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Tips on Communicating with the Media

Write a Letter to the Editor

A great way to broaden support for your view is to write a letter to the editor of your local newspapers.  Not only will you influence many of your neighbors, elected officials often use this widely read section of the newspaper as a means to gauge public opinion when making decisions.

  • Be concise and to the point - a maximum of 200 words.
  • Write about only one topic per letter.
  • State your point at the beginning and end of your letter.
  • Use vivid language to express your view.
  • Draw conclusions and recommend a course of action.
  • Always include your name and phone number. Someone from the paper may call to verify that you are the author of the letter.


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