Make yours stand out by crisp, clear wording so that it will be chosen. Make your voice speak for your community. Tell the editor of your local paper that you are proud of your community and that you expect the paper to reflect the community spirit. Tell him or her that a hidden agenda for the anonymous few won't do. Again, be brief.
Short letters have a better chance than long ones.
Mention the article or event that upset you or the slant the paper took you feel is wrong or harmful. Be timely and relevant. Don't talk about something that you read a year ago but never got around to commenting. Argue clearly and forcefully. Say one thing and say it well.