世纪商务英语写作训练Lesson-4-Sales-Letters上课讲义.ppt

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1、世纪商务英语写作训练Lesson-4-Sales-LettersLead-in Read the following two-page ppt,then conclude some focuses of the introduction to sales letter.Lead-invSales letters is persuasive writing.The purpose is to get someone to do something,for example,to persuade consumers to grant the request or to spend time,mon

2、ey,etc.Usually,sales letters are written in the indirect approach since they are directed to consumers or potential customers without invitation.vWhen writing a sales letter,you must demonstrate that the action you suggest serves the needs of the readers.In other words,you should make the readers re

3、alize that not only the product or service is good,but it is good for them.Lead-invIn preparing sales letters,however,you should first of all determine the central selling points and benefits.Selling points means the most attractive features of a product or service;consumer benefits mean particular

4、advantages buyers will realize from those features.We can identify selling points and benefits by analyzing the product and the potential buyers.How to Write a Sales LetterA well-written sales letter usually consists of the following four steps:1.To get the customers attention or curiosity As a busi

5、ness writer,youre advised to begin a sales letter with a question,a quotation or a statement.For example:Do you know why Chinese food is one of the best in the world?Why not enjoy the colorful spring by joining the Rainbow Tourist Group after a completely busy winter?How to Write a Sales Letter Mark

6、 Twain said,“The secret to success is find out where the people are going and get there first.”We have followed this wise saying.“We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children.”Ralph Waldo Emerson.What do you want for your children?A better world?A happier life?How to Write a Sales Letter

7、Im going to let you in on my secret.This secret could make you hundreds of extra dollars per week.We are very pleased to announce the release of our new style cotton T-shirts.No matter which way is adopted,its suggested that the beginning of a sales letter should be logical and appropriate.How to Wr

8、ite a Sales Letter2.To arouse interest In this step,you need to present convincing evidence of the value of the product,service,or ideas so that your audience will develop a deeper and more sustained interest than he or she had at the start.That means you should support what you say by evidence,or f

9、avorable opinions from other customers.You might also offer a guarantee,or demonstrate prizes and awards your company has won.For example:We are so sure youre going to love our coffee that were offering a 100%money back guarantee!If you are dissatisfied with this product in any way,simply return the

10、 unused portion and we will cheerfully replace or refund your order.How to Write a Sales Letter As the oldest business school in the world,Wharton has been at the frontier of finance,international business,management,strategy and marketing.Driven by a faculty with unparalelled depth and breadth,Whar

11、ton continues to help organisations negotiate the tricky turn of our increasingly global environment.How to Write a Sales Letter3.To inspire the customers desire You can make the reader see himself enjoy the benefits of your product and service.In this step,you can clarify the advantages of your pro

12、duct or service.Youd better impress your reader with one or two advantages.For example:The chief advantages of owning your own carpet-cleaning machine is its ready availability.The more often you clean your floor,the less likely youre to see dirt.How to Write a Sales Letter4.To encourage action This

13、 means confidently asking for the audiences cooperation and specifying actions to be taken by the audience.As a writer,you must persuade your reader to take the actionto visit your company,to receive your representatives,to place an order,or click your website on the Internet.Notice the use of the i

14、mperative sentences with the verbs“call”,“ask”,“speak”,“start”and“send”.The short,forceful verbs literally urge the reader to take immediate action.For example:Call us toll-free at 67382222 to place your order,or mail us your check or credit card number.(imperative sentence)How to Write a Sales Lett

15、er By sending the card before 24 May,you will obtain a special discount of 5 percent at our introductory stage.(specify action)Four Donts when writing a Sales Letter:1.Dont Exaggerate.2.Dont belittle your reader.3.Dont ballyhoo(哗众取宠，大吹大擂）4.Dont speak ill of your competitors.Sample AnalysisRead the f

16、ollowing two samples,then think about how do the two letters start;how do the authors convince readers.Try to state the features of them and sum up the requirements for a sales letter.Sample AnalysisSample 1:Dear Sirs:Mark Twain once remarked,“Always do right.This will gratify some people,and astoni

17、sh the rest.”Perhaps this is one of the reasons our phoenix is so popular among the car owners.Doing right by our customers and their cars is the object we have been pursuing.But it is not tricky because your mending shop is well equipped to keep cars in a perfect running condition.Sample Analysis O

18、ur up-to-date facilities,advanced tools and genuine parts will provide you with immediate,quick and convenient service.The staff here are born mechanics;visitors and customers are always welcomed to thoroughly inspect their performance,and they will be proud of it.Every customer who comes here is ou

19、r friend;you will feel at ease,and like it.So drive in some time,and let the car doctors examine whether there is any symptoms of neglect.You will receive our prompt and personal attention.Besides,the diagnosis costs you nothing.Frankly yours,Sample AnalysisSample 2:Dear Sirs:Do you want to know wha

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26、s letter,introducing your new air-conditioner to your potential customers.SampleDear Sir or Madam:If you need an air-conditioner,buy Chun Lans latest model.Why?Because its durability is about two times that of other air-conditioners.Whats more,the price is at least fifty percent lower.In the past de

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