A letter to the editor is a message you write to a newspaper or other publication to share your view on a current issue you feel is important in your community, state, or country.

Writing a letter to the editor is easy! Sending letters to the editor are important advocacy goals because they can:

Reach a large audience.

Are often monitored by elected officials.

Can bring up information not addressed in a news article.

Can create an impression of widespread support for or opposition an issue.

Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor:

Keep it short and address only one subject:
Keeping your letters brief will help assure that your important points are not cut out by the newspaper.


Make it legible:
Use a computer if your handwriting is difficult to read.


Be sure to include your contact information:
This helps us verify who you are. We will not give out that information, we will print out your name and date should your letter be published.

Your letter may be sent through our NWACC email, nwacceagleview@nwacc.edu or nwacc.eagleview1@gmail.com.