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HHow to write a letter to a friend.

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In the age of emails and text messages, sitting down to write a letter to a friend is a special and heartfelt way to express care for someone. They’ll cherish the thought and effort you put into it, and you’ll get the chance to reflect on your life and relationship, too. There’s just one problem — how do you know what to say in the letter? It’s easier than you think. This wikiHow will give you tips on how to begin your letter, beat writer’s block, and make it memorable.

Determine the purpose of your letter. There are several reasons you might write a letter to a friend. Maybe you're catching up after a long time apart or you have something exciting to tell them about. Remember that you can also write a letter to ask how your friend is doing.[1]If you haven't gotten a letter from your friend in a while, you can send a letter to ask if everything is alright or to find out if things have been busy for them.

• Include your address and the date. Place your current street address in the upper left-hand corner of the letter. It's always a good idea to include this information, because your friend may have lost your address. You should also put the date, so they have a frame of reference for what you're talking about.For example, if you've been writing a lot back and forth, including the date is useful so you can tell if they're responding to a letter that you recently sent them.