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I'm writing to request vs I'm writing this email to request

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is more concise. Both convey the same meaning, but the first one is more direct and to the point.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 24, 2024 • 34343 views

I'm writing to request

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a concise and direct way to express the purpose of your writing. It is commonly used in emails, letters, and formal communication.

Examples:

  • I'm writing to request a meeting with you.
  • I'm writing to request more information about the job opening.
  • I'm writing to request your assistance with the project.
  • I'm writing to request a copy of the report.
  • I'm writing to request your presence at the event.
  • May 8, 2024 ... I'm writing to request assistance with integrating the Zoom Meeting SDK into a Laravel application running on localhost.
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... Hi Bitwarden team, I'm writing to request a new feature: the ability to sort logins by recently used. This would be a very useful addition ...
  • Dear Professor. (name) ,. I'm writing to request your permission to use. (class) to fulfill a course requirement for the University of Tennessee Graduate ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... I've read through this discussion thread and I haven't seen my same exact issue so I'm writing to request your assistance. The camera works ...
  • May 20, 2024 ... I'm writing to request your assistance with an issue I'm encountering while using Qupath to analyze fluorescence images.
  • Apr 8, 2024 ... Hello Retool Team, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to request a new feature for the MultiSelect component that could ...
  • Filters ; I'm writing to request the names of those who have applied for... Leslie Perkins ; SmartProcure is submitting a public records request to the Cam...
  • Feb 22, 2024 ... I'm writing to request Long-Term Support (LTS) for LineageOS on the Galaxy S9+. By declaring LTS for the Galaxy S9(+), it could become an attractive option.
  • May 22, 2023 ... I'm writing to request credit for completing the #JuaraGCP challenge. I completed all 6 quests, which involved learning about a variety of Google Cloud ...
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... I'm writing to request a change in my PL-300 exam format from online to in-person at one of your exam centers. Originally, I had scheduled ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm writing to ask for
  • I'm writing to inquire about
  • I'm writing to seek your help with
  • I'm writing to inform you of my request for
  • I'm writing to bring to your attention my need for

I'm writing this email to request

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also correct and conveys the purpose of your writing. However, it is more wordy and less concise compared to the first phrase.

Examples:

  • I'm writing this email to request a meeting with you.
  • I'm writing this email to request more information about the job opening.
  • I'm writing this email to request your assistance with the project.
  • I'm writing this email to request a copy of the report.
  • I'm writing this email to request your presence at the event.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... I'm writing this email to request a price quote for the following items: 20 pieces of 2x2 lumber; 20 pieces of 2x4 lumber; 2 pieces of 1x4 ...
  • Thank you for your inquiry / Thank you for reaching out to me (more informal). I'm writing this email to request vacation / The purpose of my email is to ...
  • Feb 6, 2022 ... Hi <manager's name>, I'm writing this email to request a sabbatical leave for <enter duration> months. As you may know, I have been a part ...
  • Aug 18, 2021 ... ... I'm writing this email to request an appointment —. And. Dear Smith,. I heard about your inauguration day sales through one of your company's ...
  • Jun 15, 2021 ... I'm writing this email to request an extension on the deadline for the web application development assignment. I'm already done with coding ...
  • Jan 31, 2023 ... I'm writing this email to request the Admission Statistics for Mst Entrepreneurship. May I have 20,21,22 , number of applicants, number of interviews and ...
  • Nov 24, 2019 ... I'm writing this email to request it be added back to my truck. My VIN is ###. I know this can be done as numerous people on gm-trucks.com ...
  • Nov 20, 2023 ... As a result, I'm writing this email to request guidance on the translation process. Thank you. Best Regards, Mehdi BOUAYABEN Dr. Achraf ...
  • Mar 11, 2024 ... I'm writing this email to request an extension on the [Assignment Name] due on [Due Date]. I've been dealing with some personal issues that ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm writing this email to ask for
  • I'm writing this email to inquire about
  • I'm writing this email to seek your help with
  • I'm writing this email to inform you of my request for
  • I'm writing this email to bring to your attention my need for

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