In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...

Concerned about a friend or a loved one who may be feeling the winter doldrums? Try writing them a gratitude letter. By Gina Hamadey If you are looking to make someone — even yourself — feel better ...

Though it may seem outdated, a professionally written business letter can make all the difference in landing a deal, building relationships with potential clients or successfully navigating a dispute.

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

Here is a common scene: A supervisor agrees to write your letter of recommendation with one condition—you draft it. Shocker. We, too, were surprised the first time this happened to us. We assumed ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

Résumés and cover letters traditionally fit together like hands in gloves, and seasoned job seekers are accustomed to starting their application process with both. As hiring practices grow more ...

The art of letter writing is not dead. Rachel Syme, a New Yorker staff writer, learned that during the early days of the pandemic. Longing for human connection, she asked her followers on social media ...

Need a bit of magic this year? Maybe Santa can help. With the holiday season upon us and Christmas just a few weeks away, the season's most sought-after man in red is taking letters for the next ...