Most papers print a representative sample of the letters they receive and often do not print letters from one source more than once every thirty days. Many papers print 10-15 letters a day although some will print many more for a particular newsworthy issue or event. Editors skim other media to see what s being covered elsewhere, internationally, nationally, statewide and locally. Newsroom staffs have an editorial meeting everyday. Generally midweek they will start discussing Saturday, Sunday and Monday s papers.
Editors discuss positions on various trends, stories, and events.
They may write about items not talked about elsewhere in paper. They perform triage and the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Be persistent You may not be able to get coverage of the first issue you bring to them. Editors are most interested in local issue or local angle on a larger issue. State news also welcome.