Write a Letter to the Editor
TIPS ON WRITING A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the Editor are responses to either a current event or a recent article you read. They are a way for you to share your opinion to your community. Below are tips on how to write and submit a letter to the Editor.
What to Say
- Refer to a recent article or recent event. If you are referring to a recent article, state the date and headline.
- Familiarize yourself with the talking points Education Voters provides on their website on various educational issues.
- Stick to the basic issue and be timely and local.
How to Say It
- Be brief and to the point. Your letter should be no more than 200-250 words, with no more than three paragraphs.
- Use facts and figures to support your argument
- If responding to another author, do not attach your author in your letter. Instead present your argument by comparing and contracting your views from the previous author’s
Tips:
- Include your name, address, email and phone number. The newspaper will contact you to confirm you are who you are.
- If your article is published, wait a month before submitting another letter.
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