The Book of Letters: How to Write a Letter for Every Occasion - Softcover

Breen, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186508669X ISBN 13: 9781865086699

Publisher: Allen & Unwin, 2002

Synopsis

A new edition of this classic and comprehensive guide to the art of letter writing. Covering 100 different scenarios, with invaluable tips for communicating the written word in the most effective way, The Book of Letters ensures you will get a foot in the door and achieve results with every letter you write. Noisy neighbours Defective goods Car accidents Buying or renting a house Invitations Employment Complaining to government Congratulations When Peter Breen's The Book of Letters was first published in 1986 it immediately found a place on the bookshelves of many Australian households and businesses. This comprehensive new edition of the classic guide to letter writing is like having a friend in high places. It offers readers practical solutions to a number of everyday personal, consumer, business, and legal problems. It also contains handy tips for letter writing using non-traditional methods, such as via email and fax. Few issues escape scrutiny. Whether you want action from a government department or replacement parts from a manufacturer, whether you are changing jobs or starting a small business, you'll find a letter here that can be easily adapted for your needs. Included are standard form letters for numerous situations, as well as invaluable tips for communicating the written word in the most effective way. The Book of Letters ensures you will get a foot in the door and achieve results with every letter you write. Peter Breen is one of Australia's best known consumer and small business advocates. He is an independent member of the Upper House of the New South Wales Parliament and has practised as a solicitor and barrister for almost twenty years.

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About the Author

Peter Breen is an independent member of the Upper House of the New South Wales Parliament. A former NSW Chairman of the Australian Small Business Association he has practised as a solicitor and barrister since 1973. In 1999 he successfully moved for an inquiry by the NSW Parliament into a statutory Bill of Rights for NSW. He is currently preparing a report for the Parliament on the results of the inquiry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186508669X
• ISBN 13: 9781865086699
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 300