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.
Feel free to submit excerpts from PETA's Animal Times and other PETA publications to your local newspapers. Our materials are not copyrighted and may be distributed freely. Look for opportunities to write op-ed pieces for local papers. These are longer articles of about 500 - 800 words that summarize an issue, develop an argument, and propose a solution. Send the article to the Editorial Page editor.