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Writing Good News Letters

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Reader Expectations: Readers expect to be interested in what the company has to offer if they are going to spend time reviewing the document. They will be more inclined to read a shorter document that looks visually appealing. The information should be credible, free of errors, and meaningful because the purpose of the document is to motivate customers to be excited about the offer.

 
Format Requirements: A good news document can be written as a letter, email or memo; however, this sample document is written in letter format. Letter format includes the company's address and header at the top of the page and follows with an appropriate greeting such as "Dear Mr...". The document is broken into a background-information paragraph, benefits-of-the-offer paragraph and a how-to paragraph. The letter ends with an appropriate closing statement such as "Sincerely" with the writer's name and credentials and leaves a space for a signature.

 
Organization: The document can begin by including a brief history of the business, the products that are sold, and the company's mission statement to give the reader some insight into the type of business being run. Then, benefits of this service are listed to educate customers on why they should be interested. A minimum of four benefits should be used to persuade the customer that the offer is worthwhile. Directions on how to obtain this offer, via online or in-store, should be clearly stated, and attaching a link to the company's website or email address will provide customers with the opportunity to explore into the offer further. End the document with a positive statement.

Visual Elements: Breaking down each section into short, concise paragraphs helps to keep the document focused and easy to read. Bullet points can be used to list the benefits of the good or service being offered, and they will draw attention towards this section of the document. Any further modifications such as font, size or color change can be used to increase the attractiveness of the document or to draw attention to an important part of the document.

Special Features: Readers do not want to read a document that is more than a page long, and since the company is trying to increase the customer base, holding the interest of the customers is very important. If a letter, memo or email is sent out with long, unbroken paragraphs, it will most likely be discarded. Repitition is not normally encouraged; however, it can be used to better emphasize a point in the document.