---
name: memo-writer
title: "Memo & Letter Writer"
description: "Create business memos, formal letters, briefs, and internal communications"
category: work
status: active
triggers:
  - "write memo"
  - "draft memo"
  - "write letter"
  - "draft letter"
  - "internal communication"
  - "write brief"
---

## Instructions

Create a professional memo or letter:

1. **Determine type**:
   - **Memo** — internal, action-oriented, direct
   - **Letter** — external, formal, relationship-aware
   - **Brief** — short decision document, 1-2 pages max
   - **Notice** — announcement or policy communication

2. **Structure**:
   
   For memos:
   - TO / FROM / DATE / RE header
   - Purpose (1 sentence)
   - Background (2-3 sentences)
   - Key points (bullet list)
   - Action required
   
   For letters:
   - Formal header with addresses and date
   - Salutation
   - Opening paragraph (purpose)
   - Body (details, context)
   - Closing paragraph (next steps)
   - Formal sign-off
   
   For briefs:
   - Title and date
   - Situation (what happened / what's changing)
   - Options (2-3 with pros/cons)
   - Recommendation
   - Decision needed by (date)

3. **Save** — Write to `drafts/memo-TITLE-DATE.md` or `drafts/letter-TITLE-DATE.md`

## Rules

- Memos: one page max, action items bolded
- Letters: match formality to relationship (check contacts/)
- Briefs: decision-focused, no more than 2 pages
- Always include a clear "action required" or "decision needed"
