Write a letter to the editor of your local
daily newspaper
Link your message to an article, editorial, or other letter
to the editor recently published in your daily newspaper. For
example, if your newspaper has just published a long article on
the need for emergency preparedness, your letter can point out
how the cost of the Iraq occupation is draining money away from
these vital needs.
Make your main point first; keep the letter to the specified
word limit (usually around 200 words)
Add a personal story or humor if you can.
Be sure to spell check and include your full name, address,
and daytime phone.
Keep a copy once it's published!
You can also use our simple tool below to submit your
letter online!
Step 1 - Select a Recipient
Letter to the Editor
The Letter to the Editor Section is one of the most widely read sections of the newspaper and can reach a large audience. It allows community members to comment on the way issues are being addressed in the media and to influence the topics the local paper may choose to cover. Elected officials often monitor this section of the newspaper and take notice of constituents' opinions.
We've made it easy for you to contact your local newspaper with your views, but editors want to hear from you in your own words.
