But start small, and stay focused on the issue that you've chosen to work on. Concrete results on one issue are worth more than good intentions for a hundred issues. Don't let important issues fall through the cracks. If you start something, see it through to the end. Remember, it's not finished until it's done .
Constituent mail gets the highest priority.
Your address is the first thing the office staff will look for, so use personal letterhead. This, of course, applies to snail mail. If you're sending e-mail, make sure this information is in your signature. Add a subject line referring to the legislation or issue you are writing about. Add the salutation.