Monday, March 23, 2009

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

March Special


Writers 4 Rent is Honoring National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week, March 1-7.

Because we at Writers 4 Rent believe that you can never say thank you too much, in too many ways to too many people on too many days, we are thanking our customers with a thank you letter special in the month of March. Who do you need to thank this month?

Who’s always there to listen? Who do you usually take for granted? Your best friend? Your neediest friend? Your “always there when you need her” neighbor?

Who’s done you special favors, and is always there to help, expecting nothing in return? Your spouse? One of your in-laws? A parent or grandparent? Your favorite cousin?

Who makes you look good at work? Your co-workers, your boss, your secretary?

Who makes your life run more smoothly? Your hairdresser, doctor, lawyer, special teacher, librarian babysitter, minister, mechanic or delivery person?

Who’s watching out for your interests? Who’s done something especially noteworthy or selfless? Thank your president, your state rep, your mayor or someone in the military.

Who has the most thankless job? The newspaper editor, a favorite author, the waitress who remembers the way you like your coffee, the store owner who always remembers to smile or the guys who pick up your trash every week.

Who’s gone out of their way to do something nice for you lately? Return the favor and surprise them with a heartfelt letter of thanks.

For the month of March, Writers 4 Rent will help you write your special, heartfelt thank you letter for $17, including one edit or two thank you letters for $25 and, if you’re especially grateful (or have been procrastinating forever) three thank you letters for $30.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Thank you letter (Example #2)


March 15, 2006

Dear Class of 2005 –

The daily trudge to the mailbox was always just another chore to be avoided for as long as possible. So when we recently opened an envelope with a $500 Home Depot gift card, we were shocked. Truthfully, we laughed at first, thinking it was some kind of creative sales pitch.

We’ve finally recovered from our surprise, and we wanted you to know that your hard work and unexpected generosity were very much appreciated. We’ll be able to put your thoughtful gift to good use.

We lost quite a few things in the flood, but we found something so much more important – good neighbors, generous friends and a truly warped sense of humor. These things all made clean up easy and relatively painless.

We wish all of you the best of luck in your future endeavors, and if it’s true that what “goes around comes around,” you will all be blessed with success and happiness. Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Linda & Tim Galok

Thank you letter (Example #1)

The Salvation Army

446 West Housatonic Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Dear Ms. Crawford:


Because it seems to have become the rule, rather than the exception, to expect rudeness when dealing with employees of most businesses these days, I wanted to bring to your attention what felt like an extraordinary experience with your staff recently.


When I called your store to make sure you had room to accept donations after a tag sale last weekend, the woman who answered the telephone was pleasant and helpful. When I had further questions, she was happy to answer them.


When we arrived, a young man, whose name was, I believe, Kyle, was at the door to greet us. He went out of his way to help us unload the truck, volunteered to obtain the signature on our receipt, and thanked us several times for our donation. He was not only helpful, but courteous and friendly, as well. In other words, he was an exemplary employee, and we wanted to commend you all and let you know that it was very much appreciated.


Keep up the good work!


Sincerely,

Linda & Tim Galok