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Have you got an opinion? Then share it - and inspire others to take action, by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Writing to your local paper can be an effective way of sharing your views, and encouraging others to take positive steps to support issues that are important to you.
Your Input Matters!
If you think your letter won't be read by anyone who matters, think again. Political leaders, government employees, and the staff of charitable organizations actually read newspaper editorial sections (where letters to the editor are printed), to check out what local citizens think about various issues.
Letters to the editor can also raise awareness of an issue with reporters, who might then pursue the issue with a more in-depth article focusing on your issue.
People just like you will read the letter, too. If even one does something positive because of what you wrote, that's one more person helping to make a difference.
So when you read about an issue that moves you, hear your neighbors talking about an event that concerns you, or see a story on TV that makes you want to get involved, don't just sit there. Writing a letter to the editor gives you a chance to inspire action in total strangers. That action could help to improve your community, bring aid to people who need it, or even save lives!
Ready to take action and make a difference in countless ways?
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Writing a good letter is super-important. After all, to get your message out, you need to craft a letter that has a chance to be published. Newspapers receive many more letters than they have room to publish. So how can you make sure your letter is picked?
