How to write letters

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... How to write lettersTo help you get your message across, we offer these tips for writing letters:• Every letter should have one theme. State it clearly and early. Stick to that theme. Studies show that readers are more apt to read short, punchy letters than long, rambling ones.• Avoid pretentious jargon. Write your letter as you would tell it.• Typewritten letters make our job easier. You may mail or e-mail them.• Each letter must include a full name, address and telephone number for verification, not publication.Email letters to:[email protected] letters to:Letters to the editor, The Derry News, 100 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845.

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