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I am writing this letter to express vs I wrote this letter to express

Both these phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. "I am writing this letter to express" is used when you're currently in the process of writing the letter. On the other hand, "I wrote this letter to express" is used when you've already completed writing the letter.
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I am writing this letter to express

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are currently in the process of writing the letter.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of writing the letter is currently happening.

Examples:

  • I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for your help.
  • I am writing this letter to express my concerns about the recent changes.
  • I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for the contribution made by my coach to improve and enhance my life. I do appreciate the time he spent ...
  • When writing a formal letter (e.g. to the editor of a newspaper) does it sound ok to start with "I am writing this letter to express my opinion..." ?
  • I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for your support to the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research/Retina Research Foundation under which my ...
  • I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for the scholarship that has been awarded to me by you and your committee. I am so thankful and honored for the ...

I wrote this letter to express

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you have already completed writing the letter.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of writing the letter has been completed.

Examples:

  • I wrote this letter to express my deepest condolences.
  • I wrote this letter to express my appreciation for your support.
  • Sep 4, 2014 ... "I wrote this letter to express my fears and how much I love them," said Gladys. She added that she felt it was easier to express her true feelings ...
  • So I wrote this letter to express my appreciation of the job your crew did washing my Trex deck last week. They showed up right on schedule, explained ...
  • 2014年8月8日 ... I wrote this letter to express my worry that the airport enlargement project will trouble my life so much and that is why I strongly oppose the ...
  • Apr 30, 2012 ... They made an appointment together to come to show him sympathy and comfort him.” (Job 2:11 NIV). I wrote this letter to express my gratitude.

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