[Grammar] "Key to" + verb (infinitive or gerund)

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inase

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I understand "keys to writing heart-felt messages" or "Keys to heart-felt messages" are both correct. I am wondering if the "keys to" expression followed by an infinitive verb below is acceptable. Do native speakers say this?

Keys to write heart-felt messages

Thank you in advance.
 
If you will put these phrases into sentences, we can review them and try to answer your questions.
 
If you will put these phrases into sentences, we can review them and try to answer your questions.

Please assume that it is a title or headline in an article. If I put it in a sentence:

Timely, recipient-centered, and sincere responses are all keys to write heart-felt messages.
Timely, recipient-centered, and sincere responses are all keys to writing heart-felt messages.
Timely, recipient-centered, and sincere responses are all keys to heart-felt messages.
 
Stick to #2 (if you had numbered them).
 
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