Tips for Letters to the Editor

  1. Keep it short - check submission guidelines but most want 300 to 250 words or less)

  2. Tie it to a personal story -  makes it more persuasive and will connect better with the audience.

  3. Illustrate your argument with 1-2 facts

  4. Keep it current - tie it to a current threat, executive order, or proposed legislation

  5. End it with a call to action - depending on your story, state exactly what steps the voter or elected official should do

Where and How to Submit

Holland Sentinel 

Must include name, address, and telephone number. newsroom@HollandSentinel.com

Wilcox Papers
(Allegan News)

Portal for submissions: https://wilcoxnewspapers.com 

Commercial Record (Saugatuck/Douglas)

Send it directly to the editor, Scott Sullivan

scottsullivancommreceditor@gmail.com

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