Writing letters to the editor may seem daunting but if you follow some basic rules-- I can't guarantee your letter will be published-- I can guarantee that each letter you submit will get attention.
1. Keep your letter brief-- no more than 250-300 words.
2. Pick your battles-- don't try to address the five or six errors you may have seen in a recent article. Pick the most egregious and use your space to present the reasons why the paper was wrong to print the article the way it did.
3. Proofread, proofread and proofread again. Follow the carpenter's rule to measure twice and cut once when it comes to your grammer. In this case, check the letter and check it again before sending it. Have someone else read it over and double-check your grammer. The paper may make corrections and print it anyway but don't rely on the Letters Editor to fix your mistakes.
If you write a well-written letter you will stand out. Make it a top-notch letter and you'll likely see your name in print.
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