i am writing to you vs i am writing you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am writing to you' is more commonly used when referring to sending a written message to someone, while 'I am writing you' is more informal and often used in spoken language.

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i am writing to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to sending a written message to someone.

This phrase is typically used when you want to express that you are composing a written message or letter to someone.

Examples:

I am writing to you to express my gratitude for your help.
She is writing to you to inform you about the upcoming event.

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Easter 2011 letter of sister Laura I am writing to you, dear friends of the mission to Adwa, with hearts full of joy and hope.
12 I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning.
This year again I am writing to you to announce the next World Day of Youth, which will be celebrated in the local Churches on Palm Sunday 1988.
On the occasion of the festival of Vesakh, I am writing to you and your communities worldwide to convey my own warm greetings, as well as those of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.
That is why I am writing to you, and I'm very interested in helping to complete this project in your organization, and wanted to know if there is any possibility to accomplish this.
Madeleine, this letter I am writing to you is probably the last.
I am writing to you on a silver platter, your freedom.
I am writing to you on the subject today.
I am writing to you all now because of two recent events.
On behalf of the Alumni Giving Fund, I am writing to you to ask...
I am writing to you for the last time.
Therefore, I am writing to you (singular) in Georgian is g-ts'er.
I am the agent of General Toda I am writing to you in that capacity.
I am writing to you on behalf of... Formale, parlando in nome di qualcun altro Sua empresa foi altamente recomendada por...
Today, I am writing to you because I think you can help us overcome another crisis. 5.
Dear Father Bernardo Cervellera, I am writing to you as a simple believer of the Church in China.
Dear Joe, I am writing to you because I can't get hold of John.
Meno formale, presentandosi personalmente I am writing to you on behalf of... adına yazıyorum.
I hope you understand what I am writing to you.
For the second time, I am writing to you Publishing Director.

Alternatives:

I am sending you a message.
I am composing an email to you.

i am writing you

This phrase is correct but more informal and often used in spoken language.

This phrase is commonly used in informal spoken language to mean that you are currently composing a message or letter to someone.

Examples:

I am writing you a letter to explain the situation.
He is writing you an email with the details.

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It's a month since you left and I am writing you this one letter.
If there's a disease out there killing people, I am writing you a blank check to fight back.
Dear Lila, I am writing you this/at your father's request.
Perhaps it would be best, I am writing you today to wallpapering basics. Broken down into several chapters.
Dear Homer: I am writing you to tell you about Dr. Larch.
I am writing you these few lines to...
I am writing you regarding: "Long Friday"
M.F. - Sassari My dearest Father Andrea, I am writing you with the joy of a daughter who has finally discovered and found her Father.
From Uzbekistan, Bohodir Ayupov <> I am writing you to let you know of some upcoming changes that I am about to face.
I am writing you regarding: "Stelviobike"
You know, I don't even know why I am writing you these things but I feel the need to.
18.09.2004 by email: I just sent you an sms. Nevertheless, I am writing you by emal that I sustained Physiology with 23/30 note! I am very happy and now I shall work hardly with some other subjects.
7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning.The old commandment is the word that you have heard.
I am writing you from Dapaong (Togo), just after the second meeting of Hospitaller Sisters in Africa, where we met with sisters from the different hospitaller facilities in this continent.
I am writing you these few lines to... let... you... know... ...
I am writing you because I understand that you played a major role in the approval procedure of the Food Supplements directive and because I read in Rapporteur dated 15/3/2002 that you "were clearly upset by the many calls etc inviting you to reject the directive".
And so I am writing you this letter, Kendall, to say that while your hair may look like a butterscotch waterfall, that doesn't give you the right to push people around!
Face to face, we realise that, all in all, also we are like them and spend a great part of our daily life in front of the monitor of this computer, from which I am writing you and through which you are watching me.
I am writing you this short letter because I would like to receive, if possible, the image portrayed on the cover of this booklet, one or two, if it's not too much trouble and if it is possible.
I am writing you regarding: "Apple and apricot blossom time in Silandro and Lasa"

Alternatives:

I am composing a message for you.
I am drafting a letter to you.

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i am writing to you vs i am writing you