Writers often move and inspire us, but when it comes time to compliment their work, it can be a struggle to find the words. How do you tell a novelist that their book was exciting, or tell a journalist how important you think their writing is? We’ve put together a list of specific advice and helpful examples on how to let a writer know how much you appreciate their work, plus example compliments that will work on any writer—from your fiction-writing friend to your especially eloquent coworker.