Dear Editor

Have you ever read those Letter to the Editor sections of the paper, magazine,

website and wondered how in the world people feel comfortable putting their name and opinion out there for the whole world to read?

Have you read some and thought, yikes, they really should have put more thought into that. Or that person must be at home wearing a tinfoil hat.

You definitely don’t want to sound like one of those authors. If you are interested in dipping your toe into this avenue of protest, but don’t really know how to start, take a look at these resources.

• University of Kansas – Community Toolbox has some helpful tips, including some for writing letters to elected officials and others.

• Sierra Club - How to Write a Letter to the Editor

• Indivisible – How to Write Letters to the Editor that Really Get Attention