Letters to the Editor

Most newspapers publish letters from their readers. By writing a letter to an editor, you can not only voice your opinion, but also bring to public attention issues that are close to your heart. Letters published in newspapers often prompt authorities to take the necessary action. They may also encourage other readers to respond. Here is a sample letter on the topic of reckless driving.

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper expressing your views against the insensitive use of loudspeakers.

Sample letter

Sections in this article

Letters to Editor - sample 1
Letters to Editor - sample 2
Letters to Editor - sample 3

Formal letter writing

Introduction
Address and date
Salutation
Body of the letter
Subscription or leave-taking
The Tone and Language of a Letter
Personal Letter Writing Tips
Envelope
Example of formal letter and envelope
Formal Letter Sample 2

Sections in this article

Exclamations
Exclamations exercise
Exclamations: common errors
Common mistakes with pronouns - Part 2
Common errors with adjectives - part 1
Common errors with adjectives - part 2