Letters

To,

282 Main Street,
Athens.
Date:-

As an alumnus of the Creative Writing Department at (Name of University), you’ve experienced first-hand the passion and commitment of our diverse and talented writing faculty, you’ve participated in the stimulating and constructive discussions of our classrooms, and you’ve produced writing emblematic of the sophistication and craft fostered by the experiences of our program. We know, therefore, that you understand the rarity and value of the time spent moving through the phases of the MFA degree in the Creative Writing Department at (Name of University).

Each year, the program accepts only the most promising of the hundreds of applicants interested. And each year, the department commits itself to fully supporting the education of the students accepted. Through stipends and teaching opportunities, the costs of tuition are waved for every student. However, our ability to provide this level of support depends on donations from alumni and other individuals aware of the value of our program.

We are writing today, therefore, to ask you to reflect on the value of your time and experiences within the Creative Writing Department at (Name of University) and then to consider making a donation to help us continue providing the same quality of experiences to the young talent entering the program each year. In particular, we hope you will consider sponsoring one student through his or her first year. A contribution of just $5000 would provide the necessary funds. Of course, a contribution at any other level would be warmly appreciated.

For your convenience, we have enclosed a pre-addressed, prepaid envelope. We greatly appreciate your continued connection to our program, and we hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,
Praveen Dubey

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