This is part of Help! Wanted, a special series from Slate advice. In the advising biz, there are certain eternal dilemmas that bedevil letter writers and columnists alike. This week, we’re ...

The art of letter writing is not dead ... Syme shares practical and whimsical advice on how to start an epistolary habit. You don't need to look too far to find a penpal.

When applying for leadership positions, a well-crafted cover letter (or “letter of intent”) can make a big difference. A compelling letter can bridge the gap between your CV and the institution’s ...

Such warnings allow people to avoid the subject if they find it too disturbing. The letter seeking advice was from an older person who was facing homelessness and financial uncertainty.

As head of the conglomerate, Buffett is required to submit a letter to shareholders each year, detailing Berkshire’s operations as part of its annual report. He has written dozens of shareholder ...

He was not disheartened. He decided that the quickest way to find out what to do was to send a letter to 40,000 of his constituents telling them, in frank fashion, that he wanted to serve them as ...

The suggestion brought to my mind a June 11, 1939, letter of advice from legendary sports editor L.H. Gregory to a Newberg resident. “The thing for you to do is to come here, present yourself to ...

The letter contained all the advice he wished that he had been given in his first term. Now Blumenauer, an Oregon Democrat, has retired after 28 years in office. This month marks the last time ...