Friendly

Writing Informal Letters

Building connections through a friendly, approachable voice. Perfect for family, friends, and casual social contexts.

The Basics

Informal Writing Guide
FocusTipExample Phrase
ToneFriendly, polite“Hey, hope you’re doing well…”
StructureSimple FlowIntro → Body → Closing
ClosingCasual sign-off“Best,” or “Cheers,”
LanguageSimple, easyAvoid long sentences

Tone Comparison

Formal Version

"I would like to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming dinner event."

Informal Version

"I'd love for you to come over for dinner this Friday!"

Friendly Outreach

Practice your casual tone by writing a thank-you note or a social invitation in our Drafting Lab.

Open Drafting Lab
Module Task

Identify 3 words in your draft that you could change to make it sound friendlier.