In this age of e-mails and text messages, you may think letter writing is a thing of the past. While these and other technology-forward forms of communication are becoming more prevalent every day, a standard letter is still sometimes the best way to go. Moreover, letter-writing doesn't need to be the intimidating process many people fear. In this chapter and the two that follow, you'll learn how to tackle the most common types of letters that you'll likely need to write.