There is no 'special' format for a letter to an editor all you need to do is write. just write. Every editor is used to seeing all manner of styles, good and bad, so don't worry.
One common format followed is however:
Date
Address [If applicable]
Header
Body of the letter
Closer
Signature
Here is an example:
1/1/03 [Current date]
100 Street, City, State, zip code (What ever amount you desire to disclose)
To whom this may concern, [Header]
In this portion of the letter you address whatever you wish to bring up in your letter. In most situations there is no need for an indentation, however it is up to the personal preference of the sender.
You can include multiple paragraphs in the body, however this isn't necessary. Generally if you include multiple paragraphs they are used to signify a change in what subject you are addressing. Again there is no need for indentation. After you have addressed all that you wish to bring up you move onto the next section the closer. [Body]
Closing line (Sincerely, regards, sincerely yours, cordially, cordially yours, respectfully yours, ect.), [Closer]
Your signature or printed name [Signature]
how to write a letter to an editor of a newspaper expressing concern over lawlesness in the country
In any letter to the editor, you would simply address: Letter to the Editor ...newspaper name ...newspaper mailing address In the letter, you'd begin writing: Dear Editor, ...and then write your letter.
Write a letter to the editor of daily newspaper regarding the problem caused by stray bulls in the locality
Answer 1: Nearly all newspapers have instructions for how to write a so-called "Letter to the Editor" (presumably for publication) somewhere on said newspaper's either website, or in its printed-on-paper version.
This will depend on what you're wanting from the editor! If you're writing a letter to the editor of the newspaper, you will write different things than if you're writing to a book editor to publish your story. Please edit this question so that it asks a more specific question so that we can answer it!
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The four parts to writing a letter to the editor are write the headline and a simple greeting, state the argument you're responding to and your position, provide evidence along with what you think should be done, and finally close your letter. If you have all of these components in your letter than your letter to the editor is complete.
You may feel the need to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper to complain to the public. This is done in a professional way with no accusations or mean spiritedness. Simply state your opinion and what you feel might be a solution.
The purpose of writing a letter to the editor is to seek to have the letter published in the newspaper that the editor works for. One would seek to have his letter published if he had an opinion on a community matter and wanted to share that opinion with his neighbors. He might also have facts or insights related to an issue that he would like to share. As a simple example, one might write a letter calling for action on a cracked and significantly-shifted block of sidewalk in front of his house if he feels that it is a tripping hazard... especially if he has tried but failed to get the municipality to resolve the issue.
If you think the ads are prompting teens to smoke more, write a letter to the editor expressing your disapproval of such unhealthful ads.
When addressing a letter to a journal editor, it is appropriate to use "Dear Editor" as the salutation.
To write a cover letter for journal submission, start by addressing the editor, introducing your manuscript, highlighting its significance, and explaining why it is a good fit for the journal. Be sure to follow the journal's guidelines and keep the letter concise and professional.