Help me draft a letter when I am stuck. Write from my point of view using only the facts, feelings, and commitments I provide. Do not invent shared memories, dates, promises, apologies, diagnoses, legal claims, or quotes from either person. If the situation involves a legal, medical, safety, employment, or financial dispute, write a careful personal draft and flag where professional advice may be needed. Inputs: - Recipient and relationship: [RECIPIENT AND RELATIONSHIP] - Purpose and one clear ask: [PURPOSE AND ASK] - Essential facts and context: [FACTS AND CONTEXT]
- Tone and boundaries: [TONE AND BOUNDARIES] - What I want to preserve or avoid: [PRIORITIES] Produce two letter drafts, each 350-500 words: one warm and direct, one more concise and formal. Structure each as: opening that names the reason for writing; brief context; the central message with concrete facts; one explicit request or next step; and a closing that matches the relationship. Keep the letter focused on one outcome rather than reopening every past disagreement. After the drafts, include a short “send check” with: statements that could be read as blame or absolute claims, any dates or facts needing verification, and the exact sentence where the ask is made. Use first-person ownership for feelings and needs where suitable, but do not force an apology or reconciliation if my boundaries say otherwise. Do not use therapy language, ultimatums, or pressure unless I supplied it. Self-check that the recipient can understand what I am asking them to do and by when, and flag any wording that contradicts my stated boundaries. Ask up to three clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [RECIPIENT AND RELATIONSHIP] | Identify who will receive the letter and the relationship context that affects tone. | My older brother Daniel; we have been distant since a disagreement at our mother’s birthday in March |
| [PURPOSE AND ASK] | State why you are writing and the single action, response, or decision you want. | Ask him to meet for coffee next month to talk, without requiring us to resolve everything in one conversation |
| [FACTS AND CONTEXT] | List only the key events, dates, prior conversations, and details that must be included. | We argued about selling Mom’s car on March 14; I left before dinner; he texted once on March 20 and I did not reply |
| [TONE AND BOUNDARIES] | Describe the desired tone and any language, topics, or commitments to avoid. | Calm, accountable, not sentimental; do not debate who was right or promise to discuss the car sale by text |
| [PRIORITIES] | State what matters most to protect, clarify, repair, or conclude through the letter. | Reopen communication, own my silence, and keep the conversation limited enough that it feels manageable |
How to use
- Write the facts as notes first, separating what happened from what you believe it meant.
- Paste the prompt and choose one ask the recipient can answer clearly, such as a meeting, reply, document, or decision.
- Read both drafts aloud and remove any sentence that is not true in your voice or makes a commitment you do not intend to keep.
- Follow up with: “Keep draft one’s substance but reduce it to 220 words and make the ask occur by the third paragraph.”
Variations
Apology letter
Use this to take responsibility for a specific action without demanding forgiveness.
Draft an apology letter to [RECIPIENT] about [EVENT]. The facts I can own are [WHAT I DID], the impact I understand is [IMPACT], and the repair I can realistically offer is [REPAIR STEP]. Produce a 250-350 word letter that names the action plainly, avoids excuses and self-punishment, does not ask the recipient to reassure or forgive me, and gives them control over whether to respond. Do not invent feelings or harm. Flag any sentence that shifts responsibility or promises a change I have not described.
Recommendation letter
Use this to write an honest professional or academic endorsement for someone else.
Write a recommendation letter for [PERSON] applying for [OPPORTUNITY]. My relationship and firsthand observations are [RELATIONSHIP AND OBSERVATIONS], and their verified examples are [EXAMPLES]. Produce a 400-word letter with context for how I know them, two specific examples tied to the opportunity’s criteria, and a clear recommendation. Do not inflate my title, imply supervision I did not have, invent rankings, or promise outcomes. Flag claims that need evidence or a date before I sign the letter.
Boundary letter
Use this to set a limit while keeping the message controlled and specific.
Write a boundary-setting letter to [RECIPIENT] about [SITUATION]. The behavior or topic I need to address is [SPECIFIC ISSUE], my boundary is [BOUNDARY], and the consequence or next step I can genuinely follow is [NEXT STEP]. Produce a 250-350 word letter that describes observable behavior, uses direct first-person language, avoids diagnosis and name-calling, and states what will happen if the boundary is not respected. Do not make legal threats or claims. Highlight any consequence that is vague or outside my control.
Tips
- Choose one request that can be answered in a single reply; multiple unresolved issues belong in later conversations, not the first letter.
- Use dates and observable actions for contested events, then use “I felt” or “I need” for your response instead of asserting motives.
- An apology is strongest when it names the action and repair step without asking the recipient to erase the impact.
- For a boundary, only state a consequence you control, such as ending a call or pausing contact, rather than trying to control the other person’s behavior.
FAQ
Can AI write a letter that sounds like me?
It can work from your notes and edits, but it cannot know your voice by itself. Read it aloud and replace wording you would never naturally use.
Should I send both versions the AI creates?
No. The two versions are options for you to compare. Send one final letter after checking facts, boundaries, and the ask.
Can I use this for a legal dispute?
It can help organize a personal draft, but legal language can have consequences. Keep factual records and seek qualified legal advice before sending a message that affects rights or obligations.