He said that he had received helpful letters from Tony Blair and Gordon Brown when he became prime minister.
The huge generosity of readers and the helpful letters gently pointing out my mistakes.
Letters from close colleagues are helpful, but letters from scientists who have not worked with the petitioner significantly improve the chances of approval.
He was known for writing long and helpful rejection letters to newcomers, but he also had a reputation for laziness, and much of the day-to-day editorial work was done by assistants first James Parkhill-Rathbone, and then Keith Roberts.
I got many personal, helpful rejection letters from editors, but I didn't know how to apply their advice -- how could I tweak the plot when writing autobiographical fiction?
With such an email, there is always going to be a tension between keeping it short enough so that people actually read it, and long enough to include enough helpful information for letter writers, from first-timers to regulars.
She finds the more personal rejection letters helpful ("they give me pointers for when I apply next year"), considering these opportunities "near-misses," but unfortunately the overwhelming majority of them are form letters into which little can be read.
It may also be helpful to write letters to your children, even if you cannot send them.
Mr Waters said part of the letter was helpful to Mr Aitken if he was using it dishonestly.
And if you feel comfortable, share your answer to #2 and ask them #3! (For a helpful video and sample letter, click here).
