Follow the given format while writing a letter to the editor.
Sample: Letter to the Editor describing Kathmandu's drinking water crisis
You should include:
- Sender's Address: You need to write your address at the beginning of the letter.
- Date: Mention the date of writing the letter.
- Receiver's Designation and Address: Address the editor by their name, designation, company, and company's address.
- Subject Statement: Write the central idea of your letter. Generally, this can be the main problem in a letter to the editor.
- Salutation: Greet the recipient of this letter.
- Problem: Mention the problem in the first body paragraph.
- Problem's effect: Explain what sorts of discomfort the problem arises in your community, society, nation, or the world.
- Needed Action: Suggest a few ideas to solve the problem.
- Subscription and Sign: Write your name to end the letter. A signature is also preferred.
Practice Questions
Q1) Write a letter to the editor stating the problem of water supply in your community.
Q2) Write a letter to the editor by highlighting any social problem(s) in your community.