Whether you need to say you’re sorry for something, or want to recommend someone for something, my websites have sample letters that will get you started.
ApologyLetters.net has 211 apology letter templates designed to express regret for all kinds of situations, from personal to professional. I recently added new sample letters, including workplace missteps such as typos, saying the wrong name, procrastinating, or bad behavior on the part of staff. Other new letters address personal apologies such as for aggressive behavior, false accusations, property damage, arrogance, and rude comments.
At LettersOfRecommendation.net, you’ll find 175 recommendation letters relating vouching for someone in work, school, legal, or personal settings. There are also letters for people who have been asked to write a letter of recommendation, including templates for cases when the person doesn’t want to provide a reference. The latest additions include a new category of “dismissal recommendations,” when someone must write in favor of not retaining an employee.
Both sites also have several articles with tips on letter-writing.
All of the letters are free to download as DOC files and alter in Microsoft Word (the best way to craft a sincere letter). Or, users can cut and paste the text directly from the site.