Read local papers and magazines for fuel for letters. Watch for articles, ads, or letters that mention animals. On Mother's Day, remind your community of the animals whose babies are taken from them on factory farms. Write on good news, as well as bad. Thank the paper for its coverage of an anti-fur protest or for running profiles of animals available for adoption at shelters.
Editors are less likely to print long letters.
Type, if possible. Otherwise, print legibly. Be sure to use correct grammar and spelling, and remember to have it proofread. Make sure you include your name, address, and telephone number in your letter. Some newspapers verify authorship before printing letters.