Most newspapers and media outlets prefer original letters that are written in your own words and detail how you and your family are personally affected by current issues.
Shorter letters of 250 words or less are highly effective and are most likely to be read and replied to by letters-to-the-editor readers.
Here are some tips and talking points for your letter:
- Be brief, clear, and to the point. Editors often limit letters to 250 words or less.
- Be passionate about the issues and candidates you care about.
- Be courteous; rudeness and sarcasm don’t come across well.
- Be sure to provide contact information; anonymous letters are rarely printed.
- Always include your daytime phone number.
Kansas City Star Newspaper
Send letters of up to 150 words to The Kansas City Star, Letters, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, or to .
Please include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters will be edited for length and clarity and may be published by The Star electronically.
Platte County Citizen
331 Main Street, PO Box 888, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816.858.5154 Fax: 816.858.2154
E-mail news releases, editorials or classified ads to:
E-mail camera ready display ads ONLY to:
Phone: 816.858.5154 Fax: 816.858.2154
E-mail news releases, editorials or classified ads to:
E-mail camera ready display ads ONLY to:
Platte County Landmark
252 Main Street
P.O. Box 410 Platte City, Missouri 64079
PH: 816-858-0363
FAX: 816-858-2313
E-mail news releases, editorials or classified ads to:
P.O. Box 410 Platte City, Missouri 64079
PH: 816-858-0363
FAX: 816-858-2313
E-mail news releases, editorials or classified ads to:
Weston Chronicle
18725 Highway 45 North
P.O. Box 6
Weston, Missouri 64098-0006
Phone: 816.640.2251, fax: 816.386.2251
Editor’s email:
P.O. Box 6
Weston, Missouri 64098-0006
Phone: 816.640.2251, fax: 816.386.2251
Editor’s email:
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