Fix The Opening of Your Letter
The opening of a letter sets the direction for everything that follows. In the first few lines, the reader decides whether your message sounds clear, steady, and worth their time.
Many letters are not ignored because the point is wrong, but because the opening feels uncertain, emotional, or poorly organised. When that happens, even strong arguments can lose their impact before they are properly read.
This service focuses on strengthening the opening so your message is taken seriously from the start.
Why The Opening Matters
People who read formal letters often make quick judgements. They look for clarity, structure, and a tone that feels reasonable and measured.
A weak opening can cause important details to be skimmed or dismissed, especially when writing to schools, councils, courts, or other public bodies. A strong opening helps your letter feel organised and credible, increasing the chance of a proper response.
What We Do
We review and revise the opening of your letter so it reads clearly, calmly, and with appropriate authority. The aim is not to change what you are saying, but to strengthen how it comes across to the reader. If you already have a draft, we edit the opening section. If you have not written anything yet, we write the opening for you based on the information you provide.
What We Review
This service is designed as a demonstration of how professional wording can change the impact of a letter. We review and revise the opening section of your letter, up to 120 words, so you can see how tone, structure, and clarity affect how your message is received.
If you decide you need further support, our paid services allow us to edit the full letter or write it entirely, depending on your situation and what is required. There is no obligation to continue beyond the opening review.
Letters We Help With
We help with letters where wording matters and the stakes feel high, including letters to schools about SEND, councils and benefits, courts and legal matters, and professional or formal correspondence.
Why Use LetterLab
LetterLab is a UK-based letter writing service. Every letter is handled individually. We do not use templates or automated wording.
Our focus is on clarity, restraint, and credibility.
Our approach is careful and measured. We focus on clarity, restraint, and credibility, particularly where children’s needs and outcomes are involved.
How it Works
1. Send What You Have
You can submit the opening of your letter as you have written it, or explain the situation if you have not written anything yet. We review or draft the opening so it sets the right tone from the start.
2. We Clarify and Strengthen The Message
We adjust wording to improve clarity, structure, and focus, while keeping your meaning and concerns intact. The aim is not to soften the issue, but to present it in a way that is more likely to be read and addressed.
3. You Receive Wording That Is Ready To Send
You receive a revised opening that you can use immediately. You can then decide whether you want help completing the full letter.
There is no obligation to continue.
Start by Fixing the Opening of Your Letter
We can fix the opening of your letter with a free professional review. If you have not written anything yet, you can explain the situation and we will draft the opening for you.
If you choose to continue, we can help complete the full letter. If you do not, you still leave with clearer wording and a stronger starting point.
Free reviews are subject to availability.
