I write to you vs i am writing to you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I write to you' is a simple present tense sentence, indicating a habitual action or a general statement. 'I am writing to you' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to express a general habit or a specific action.

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I write to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a habitual action or a general statement.

This phrase is used to indicate a regular or habitual action of writing to someone. It can also be used to make a general statement about writing to someone.

Examples:

I write to you every week to check in.
I write to you whenever I have something important to share.

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I write to you always, but never have the courage to send my letters.
Dear Adrienne, when I write to you, I feel your breath.
Now I am in Moscow and I write to you from an internet cafe.
And what I write to you I target, first, to myself.
I write to you to you to inform you of our new address, because since last November we are in our new convent in Manati.
My darling Mariana, I write to you as mistress of Shibden.
"Dear Eldon, it is with great sadness" that I write to you today.
I write to you my dear Françoise to convince you of my innocence.
My dear Rebecca. I write to you with affection and longing for our days of amusement in Philadelphia.
2:1 My little sons, this I write to you, so that you may not sin.
I write to you from my small but... charming room.
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
I write to you in the full possession of my faculties and not as a madman, but as the brother you know.
That's why I write to you to stay in touch with you and make video calls, if my profile suits you, then I'll come to the Aupair service.
LEOPOLD: I write to you with urgent news.
I write to you, I speak to you.
I write to you, young men,
I write to you with important information about Washington's movements.
And yet, it is as a doctor that I write to you...
Dr. Menninger suggested that I write to you.

Alternatives:

I regularly write to you.
I often write to you.
I usually write to you.

i am writing to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express an action happening at the moment of speaking.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of writing to someone is currently taking place. It is suitable for situations where you want to emphasize the immediacy of the action.

Examples:

I am writing to you to inform you of the latest updates.
I am writing to you right now to share my thoughts.

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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 currently writing to you.
I am in the process of writing to you.
I am composing a message to you.

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