A letter of intent, or LOI, Jones says, “outlines the basic terms of a proposed contract, lease or option (and is) sent to the property owner in hopes that an eventual agreement will be accepted.

Alternatively, some funders will ask that you submit an initial letter of intent to apply for a program for which they have a formal proposal request process (a Request for Proposal, or RFP).

The portfolio must not exceed 10 pages. A brief Letter of Intent (LOI) Address it to “Coordinator of Creative Writing.” State the course for which you are applying. Outline your reasons for the ...