Not legal, medical or financial advice. LetterRuler drafts wording from the facts you type. It does not know the rules that apply to your situation and cannot promise any outcome. For eviction, immigration, employment, insurance, tax or court matters, have the draft reviewed by a qualified professional or a free legal aid service before you send it.
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- Edit before sendingYou review every line
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What to include
- How you know the person and for how long
- Specific strengths with examples
- Comparison to peers if honest
- Recommendation and contact
Tip: Only include what you have personally seen. The writer must sign and stand behind the letter.
Example of facts to type
The tool works best with plain facts like these (made-up example):
I supervised Jordan Lee as a barista for 2 years at Bean Street Cafe. Reliable, trained 5 new staff, handled our busiest shifts. Recommending for an assistant manager role.
Letter outline you can copy
Prefer to write it yourself? Use this structure. Replace everything in [brackets].
[Your name and contact details] [Date] [Recipient and address] Re: [Subject] Dear [Name], Paragraph 1: The purpose of the letter. Paragraph 2: The facts, with dates and amounts. Paragraph 3: What you are asking for, and by when. Sincerely, [Name]
Writing tips
Say why you are writing in the first sentence, give the facts in date order, and finish with exactly what you are asking for and by when. Keep a copy of the letter and proof of sending.
Before you send it
- Replace every [bracketed] placeholder or delete the line.
- Check that each date, amount and name is exactly right.
- Remove anything that is not true or that you cannot support.
- Keep a copy and note when and how you sent it.
Related other letters
- Resignation letter
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- Demand letter for security deposit return
- Complaint letter to landlord about repairs
Frequently asked questions
Can the candidate draft it?
Some referees ask for drafts; the referee should edit and approve it.
Length?
One page.
Is LetterRuler free?
Yes. There is a daily limit on free letters so the service stays free for everyone.
Do you keep my letter?
No. Your text is sent to Cloudflare Workers AI to create the draft and is not stored in our database. See the privacy policy.