The Importance of Letter Writing

Letter writing is an essential part of the world we live in today.  Letters can be used in innumerable ways and in various contexts. According to the book "Letter Writing as a Social Practice," by David Barton, letter writing:

• Is one of the most pervasive literate activities in human society.
• Crosses formal and informal contexts.
• Has a wide variety of forms that can be found in most domains of life.

In order to be successful and influential in life, it is extremely important to be proficient in letter writing.  Employers pay close attention to letter writing and composition skills when considering potential employees, and graduate schools do the same when considering admissions to their programs.  If an individual is proficient in writing, there is a much better chance for that individual to be persuasive and successful in all that they do.