Letter Writing is often asked in exams of schools and colleges. This comes under free writing. You might be asked to write a letter to your cousin brother who has won prize in a short story competition. This question is often asked in examination. If you don’t have any idea on how to write it then you are in the right place. In this post, I have shared some of samples of letter congratulating cousin on his success in the story writing competition. I hope these samples will give you some idea to write the letter. So , let’s begin.
Format : How to write letter of congratulations who has won story writing competition ?
You must keep some points in your mind before writing the letter. Let’s see some of the steps on how to begin.
Step 1: Write your address, city name, Postal code and date in the beginning.
Step 2: Start with salutation, My Dear Cousin, Dear ( Cousin’s name) , etc.
Step 3: Ask him about his health and tell him about your health and study. Also , congratulate him in this paragraph.
Step 4: In the body section , tell him about the importance of writing and also talk about career in writing and many things.
Step 4: Finally, end the letter with Yours loving Brother, Yours faithfully, etc .
Sample 1: A letter of congratulations to your cousin who has won a prize in a short story competition
( Your address…)
( City name….)
( Postal code….)
( Date….)
Dear ( Cousin’s name ),
I was very glad to receive your letter yesterday evening. I was more happy to know that you won the prize in short story competition in your school. First of all, hearty congratulations to you my brother. I wish you better future.
Story writing is a very creative task. It is not that easy we think to write a story. It needs a great effort and creativity to create any short story. I know you have worked very hard to create the story which helped you win the prize. If I tell you honestly, you are great story writer. I have read some of stories written by you in your dairy. I was very fascinated looking your creativity. I hope you will polish your talent of writing stories more in the future. I will always be there to support you.
If you keep on writing like this , I am sure you will reach a great heights later in the future. Congratulations again man for your great achievement and keep it up.
Convey my regards to Uncle and Aunty.
Yours Loving Brother,
( Your name )
Sample 2 : A letter of congratulations to your cousin who has won a prize in a short story competition
( Your address…)
( City name….)
( Postal code ….)
( Date….)
Dear ( Cousin’s Name ),
I hope you are healthy there. I am too fine here. My joy knew no bounds when I heard about your success in short story writing competition. Firstly, I would congratulate you for this success.
I have always been observing you and found that you are a good writer. I have read many of your stories and poems from your diary and found very interesting. I wish you a good future for this. Writing is also a very good job in today’s world. If you continue to write like this then I guess you will earn a lot of money in future. So, don’t be discouraged thinking there is no scope for writing. Being creative is very difficult for me . I am not a good story writer like you . So, I can understand how much time and effort you put to write good stories. Congratulations again for your great achievement.
I need a small party for winning the competition. I will soon go to your home and meet you. Till I shall miss you. Take care and convey my regards to Uncle and Aunty.
Yours Loving Brother,
( Your name )
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Conclusion:
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