How to Write a Letter to the Editor
Written By Elizabeth Randol
LEVEL: 101
RESOURCE: Guide
UPDATED: 3/2026
Resource Summary
Letters to the editor (LTEs) are great advocacy tools. This guide walks you through how to write a letter, including:
Suggested LTE content, including tips on how to make your letter more effective
An outline of a letter to the editor and a sample LTE
Links to major PA news outlets and where to submit a letter
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