A complimentary letter shows support for the issue at hand and encourages more of the same. Your letter should be direct and sincere, without being self-serving.

I read your recent article about unemployment in our community and sincerely appreciated its message.

Your article on business expansion in our area was very enlightening.

I just finished reading your book Doe's Ways and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it.

I compliment you on the way you handled that difficult interview with John Doe.

Thank you for the update on white collar crime. It was a sobering report.

I appreciate your covering the Doe merger in your recent telecasts.

I commend you for your excellent report on the homeless in our city.

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The article clearly showed each side of the issue and raised many questions that most voters have not considered.

The report was well documented, so no one can claim that it was just one person's opinion.

The timing for the article was perfect, and your arguments were compelling.

Your piece was very revealing. I had never heard the issue presented in that light.

Your topics are always interesting and educational. We have especially enjoyed the nature programs. Our entire family sits down each Monday evening to watch them.

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I am grateful that we have such a strong voice in the media, someone who does not hesitate to speak her mind on the importance of the family.

Reports like yours help support the efforts of small businesses like mine. Thank you.

Thank you for your weekly column. I look forward to it every Sunday.

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I recently had the good fortune of reading your article regarding investment strategies. It was well-written and contained sound, practical advice. In fact, I have already benefitted from your discussion on risk versus return. You pointed out several things that I will remember for years to come. I look forward to reading your next informative work. Thank you.

Please accept our thanks and congratulations on the success of your recent series on young scholars in our community. We see so much of the negative side of life in the media that it is refreshing to have a positive, upbeat report on the good things that are happening. I think the report was a great motivator for many students who need a little extra push. Our schools are doing a good job with limited resources, and they appreciate all the help we can give them. Thanks again for such uplifting coverage.

I always enjoy your column in our local newsletter. You have a gift for discussing family interactions in truthful yet amusing ways. It seems I can always identify experiences in my own family with those you describe. Your articles help us realize that our problems are typical, and we can solve them in constructive ways.

Thank you and keep these good articles coming.

I have just finished reading the article you wrote on recycling published in the June issue of Springfield Journal. I want to tell you how much I appreciated your clearly written and thought-provoking article.

While much has been written on this topic, your article expresses both the positive and negative aspects of this important topic, without taking an emotional stance on either side of the issue.

Thank you for your thorough research and clear writing.