How to Format a Letter to an Editor

Freedom of speech is one of the rights that citizens of the United States have according to the first amendment. One medium anyone can use to express an opinion is the editorial page of a newspaper or magazine. In order to convey your opinion in a letter to the editor, it must be formatted correctly. This will also increase its chances of being published.

Instructions

    • 1

      Skip down three to four spaces from the top of the page and type the date.

    • 2

      Double space and type the name of the editor.

    • 3

      Type under the editor's name the name of the publication and the address of the company.

    • 4

      Double space and type the salutation. For example, "Dear Editor."

    • 5

      Double space all sentences throughout the body of the letter.

    • 6

      Double space and write the valediction along with your address and contact information.

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