Letter writing requires practice as it deals with many areas of language such as grammar, tone, punctuation, style and structure. It is the interaction between writers and their addressees’ cultural values.
The letters of this book are entitled as ‘Top Winning’ since they hold the attention of readers and elicit their positive response. In the present complex world, our emotional responses to the challenging issues are unpredictable and it is the duty of the writers to set a hopeful horizon before the readers’ eyes. The skillful writers increase hope and optimism that readers need for having a happier future. The present letters are embedded in the Indian context providing a range of case studies that explore aspects of the socially situated nature of letter writing.