Here are some tips that will help you get your letter in the paper:

1. Keep it short. Every paper has different expectations, but the average is around 300 words; don't exceed that. Be careful to follow all requirements set by your newspaper.

2. Get to the point. Letters to the editor should focus on one specific ask or criticism. Letters should get to the point quickly, stating it as clearly as possible.

3. Bring your point home. When writing a letter, you should relate it to yourself and the community as much as possible.

4. Include ways to take action. Always give readers a way to get involved in the movement.

5. Mention your elected officials. Always try to bring up your elected officials, praising or criticizing them for their action to end genocide, and give specific steps that the official can take next.

6. Represent a large group of people. Sometimes writing on behalf of your community or student group.

7. Include your contact info. Editors usually have to call you to confirm authorship, so don't forget to include your phone number and e-mail address in your submission.

8. Use our resources and letter to the top 21 electronics industries to help you write your editorial.