The four Cs are clear, concise, correct, and compelling.

My father’s family didn’t hug when visiting; germs, they said. My sister and I took it to a higher level. We visit without seeing each other.

Five parts of a personal letter, not used in a business setting.

1. The heading. This includes the address, line by line, with the last line being the date.
   
2. The greeting. The greeting always ends with a comma.
   
3. The body. Also known as the main text.
   
4. The complimentary close.
   
5. The signature line.

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I have distilled the writing advice I’ve read and received over the years into the four Cs—clear, concise, correct, and compelling.

EW&P by: EZMc.