Want to write Informal letter but don’t know how to write Informal letter then this article is only for you and the learners who wants to learn letter writing. In today’s article we are sharing the steps, Tips or samples for writing Informal letter.
Informal letter or a Personal letter is a letter written to a close friend or an acquaintance. Isn’t it wonderful to receive such written letter from a friend?
Better yet, isn’t it wonderful to actually write one?

Letter writing still has a sentimentality about it that transcends all other forms of communication, and this is probably why some people stick to it even though they could use other means.
The best way of learning how to write letters, I reckon, is to look at a number of specimens, analyse what has to be done and perhaps what does not have to be done, don’t you agree?

Of course there are no hard and fast rules about how to write informal letter and common sense dictates that someone may use whatever works best for him. However, there is a conventional way of going about it that will make all the difference if you apply it.

How to Write Informal Letter:

As compared to formal letter writing Informal Letter writing is easy.

Informal Letter Format:

[Address of the Sender]

Date:

Dear (name of person)

Body of the letter:

Paragraph 1: Ask for the wellbeing of the person

Paragraph 2: Main reason to write the letter

Paragraph 3: Conclusion and end of letter

Yours lovingly,

Name of sender

Address and date in informal letter :

Some people may think the address is not important in an informal letter and prefer to leave it out. That works well if the person you are writing to knows your address already or if she has a good memory! However, it is very unlikely that someone will always remember your address, so it is always a good idea to include it.

Remember, this is the address they have to write to for the informal letter to reach you. The recipient’s address is on the envelope.

Salutation in Informal Letter

The most common salutation in an informal letter is “Dear….”
Note that it is followed by a comma.
Dear Mimi,
However, some go extremely informal and use “Hey!” or “Hi!”

You should use your discretion. Obviously if you are writing to your father, you would not use “Hey!” unless of course you are extremely close.

Body of an Informal Letter

Here are a few things you should take note of:

• Paragraphs:

Since informal letters are usually written by hand, the paragraphs are usually indented. However, with more people using their computers to do most of their writing(and I have a bad feeling most people will forget how to write with their hands), it is becoming a common practice to write paragraphs without
indentations—like the way this one is written:

This,
apparently, is the modern way of writing paragraphs.

Use informal language:

The first paragraph generally expresses a greeting, followed by wishes of good health. Remember you are writing to someone you know very well, so try to be as friendly as possible:
How are you my dear sister?
However, always use your discretion. Try not to go overboard. Some people become bold and daring in letters and write things that they would otherwise not say to the person face to face. Obviously if you are writing to
an adult that you respect, like your dad, try not to write things like:
“What’s up dude!” or “What’s going down?”
Try to picture the person you are writing to standing in front
of you. Imagine the things that you would say to him and write them down. This will help you not to go overboard.
Also avoid boring sentences like…
“I am writing this letter to….”

Punctuation and spelling

I have come across a good number of letters that abound with spelling mistakes and awful punctuation. Such
mistakes tend to distract the reader, so don’t neglect them even though you know your friend will understand.
The quality of your letter also speaks volumes about the kind of person you are so all the more reason to be careful!
If you use contractions, make sure that you put the apostrophe in the right places.

For example:

Isn’t and not is’nt
won’t and not wont
mustn’t and not must’nt
The contraction it’s is especially one that you must watch out for. It is the short form of it is or it has. But if you want to use it to indicate possession, you should use its and not it’s.

Check out this example:
The dog lost its collar.
Remember also to use capitals for the right things i.e. the names of people, places, holidays, etc should all start witha capital letter. Bottom line? Don’t throw away your grammar book!

Use consistence voice and style in Informal Letter

Use the active voice if you want your letter to sound more conversational and interesting. Avoid shifts in the voice.

Informal Letter of Business Format

Your Address

Your City, State Zip (Hit enter twice)

Today’s Date – Year, Month, Day

Company Name

Company Address

City, State Zip (Hit enter twice)

Dear Order Department : (Hit enter twice)

Paragraph 1( Hit enter twice)

Paragraph 2 ( Hit enter twice)

Last Paragraph( Hit enter twice)

Sincerely, (Hit enter 4 times)

Your handwritten signature goes here

Your Name

Your Title (if you have one)

Informal letter of business format block style :

Return Address
The address of the person sending the letter (sender). Includes the street address, city, state, and zip code. Note: The return address does not include the sender’s name.

Date
The date of the informal letter is written.Inside Address Includes the following information of the person receiving the letter: courtesy title (Mr., Mrs., or Ms.), first and last name and his/her job title (if applicable), company name (if applicable), street address, city, state, and zip code.

Salutation
Includes the greeting (opening) of the letter, followed by the receiver’s courtesy title and last name.

Body Includes the details of the letter. The first paragraph should introduce and state the reason for the letter. The following paragraphs should provide details for why the letter is being written and any background information that supports the message.

Complimentary Closing
Typically includes a closing phrase and is used to show respect and appreciation for the person reading
the letter.
Signature Area
The space for the sender’s signature.

Sender’s Name
Includes the sender’s first and last name, followed by his/her job title (if applicable).
Reference Initials
Initials of the person (other than the author) who keyed the letter for the sender.
Attachment/Enclosure Notation
Indicates another document is attached or enclosed with the letter.