Write the Right Words: Messages from the Heart for Every Occasion Hardcover – May 11, 2010

by Sandra Lamb

A Warm and Practical Guide to Writing the Perfect Card MessageAre you at a complete loss for words when a birthday card or congratulatory card circulates at the office?When was the last time you mailed a “thinking of you” card to a faraway family member, just to say hello?What should you write to a grieving friend? How do you comfort a colleague in a time of need?Every greeting card needs a personal, handwritten message to make it complete. In this comprehensive, encouraging guide, journalist and lifestyle expert Sandra Lamb offers a wealth of advice, inspiration, and examples for anyone who wants to add the perfect personal touch to their card messages---as well as anyone who wants to know the etiquette of when and what to write.Something as small as a heartfelt message on a greeting card can help remedy our hectic, e-mail--dependent lives. Lamb provides tips and sample messages for every occasion under the sun, both happy and somber (thank-you, birthday, birth and adoption, condolence), and explains the meanings of possibly unfamiliar holidays and religious rituals to aid in the writing of appropriate messages.This personal, indispensable guide will help you rekindle the joy of putting pen to paper and truly connect with loved ones and friends.

Hardcover

First published May 6, 2010

About the author

I began my career as a technical writer, and quickly learned that the engineers I worked with, although brilliant, were extremely challenged in their ability to communicate effectively in writing. My early experiences led me to write How to Write It, Personal Notes, Write the Right Words, 3000 Power Words and Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews, and most recently, Writing Well for Business Success.

Reviews

[Eliza Fayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is just no substitute for a personal greeting card with a hand written message.

But what do we write? Ah, there’s the challenge, eh? Especially if it is something sensitive like a condolence card.

No worries, in her book, Sandra takes the mystery out of card writing, by suggesting what to say and what NOT to say. She also provides a multitude of quotes to get our creative juices flowing.

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