Letters to the editor can be an effective way to raise awareness of an issue. If you wish to maximise the effectiveness of your letter and minimise the time you spend writing it, these tips may help you:
Address your letter as: Letter to the editor.
Sign your letter if possible and always include your name, address and phone number. Remember you can choose not to have your name published.
Short letters (150 - 250 words) are more likely to be published than long ones. As a guide keep an eye on the typical length of the letters published.
If responding to an article, a previous letter or editorial, state the title, author and date of publication at the beginning of your letter.
Make only one or two points, and state them clearly and succinctly.
Humour can be effective but be careful as it can be easily misunderstood.
Offer a positive solution not just criticism.
Get as many friends as possible to write letters at the same time. Editors usually tabulate the letters they receive on each subject then select a representative few.
Do not delay. It is best to send your letter via email on the day of publication.
Don’t give up writing if your letters fail to be published even the best writers face this difficulty.
Click to send a letter to the editors of these newspapers:
National
The Australian
Submit letters via email: letters@theaustralian.com.au
Brisbane
Courier-Mail
Submit letters online
Brisbane Times
Submit letters online
Community Newspapers: Don’t underestimate the value of local newspapers. Remember that your local MP is likely to read them.
Letters to the editor can be an effective way to raise awareness of an issue. If you wish to maximise the effectiveness of your letter and minimise the time you spend writing it, these tips may help you:
Address your letter as: Letter to the editor.
Sign your letter if possible and always include your name, address and phone number. Remember you can choose not to have your name published.
Short letters (150 - 250 words) are more likely to be published than long ones. As a guide keep an eye on the typical length of the letters published.
If responding to an article, a previous letter or editorial, state the title, author and date of publication at the beginning of your letter.
Make only one or two points, and state them clearly and succinctly.
Humour can be effective but be careful as it can be easily misunderstood.
Offer a positive solution not just criticism.
Get as many friends as possible to write letters at the same time. Editors usually tabulate the letters they receive on each subject then select a representative few.
Do not delay. It is best to send your letter via email on the day of publication.
Don’t give up writing if your letters fail to be published even the best writers face this difficulty.
Click to send a letter to the editors of these newspapers:
National
The Australian
Submit letters via email: letters@theaustralian.com.au
Brisbane
Courier-Mail
Submit letters online
Brisbane Times
Submit letters online
Community Newspapers: Don’t underestimate the value of local newspapers. Remember that your local MP is likely to read them.