The author seeks to redefine written diplomacy in its true meaning: the art of learning to write in a particular kind of language and mood. He seeks to refocus attention on the significance of diplomatic communication as one of the defining characteristics of diplomacy. A wide variety of correspondence encountered by diplomats is explained, with an analysis of each form of correspondence. The purpose is to provide the tools for Foreign Ministries and their officers to achieve diplomatic excellence. Ambassador Ozichi Alimole is a retired career diplomat. Educated at the Universities of Nsukka, Saskatchewan, and Ottawa, he also holds diplomas in international development and cooperation, conflict resolution and conflict analysis, and global terrorism. He is currently engaged in fiction writing and speechwriting; foreign investment advice, and mediation consultancy.