Get addresses for the congressmen and women you are trying to reach by calling the public library and asking a research assistant for the information.
Review your reasons for writing the letters. Prepare to get your point across by using a separate sheet of paper to outline the key things you want to say. Jot down four or five thoughts -- more if necessary -- in order of importance. Make the thoughts one or two sentences long.
Type your letter for a professional appearance. Introduce yourself in the first paragraph and try to connect something about who you are with your reason for writing. For example, describe your life as a retiree while being worried about possible cuts to Social Security.
Get to the point of your letter in the second paragraph with a concise description of your problem or concern. Continue building on this while finishing the letter. Keep the entire letter to a page or two.
End your letter with a closing such as "Sincerely yours." Sign and mail the letter to congressman or woman at the address provided by the librarian.
Review your reasons for writing the letters. Prepare to get your point across by using a separate sheet of paper to outline the key things you want to say. Jot down four or five thoughts -- more if necessary -- in order of importance. Make the thoughts one or two sentences long.
Type your letter for a professional appearance. Introduce yourself in the first paragraph and try to connect something about who you are with your reason for writing. For example, describe your life as a retiree while being worried about possible cuts to Social Security.
Get to the point of your letter in the second paragraph with a concise description of your problem or concern. Continue building on this while finishing the letter. Keep the entire letter to a page or two.
End your letter with a closing such as "Sincerely yours." Sign and mail the letter to congressman or woman at the address provided by the librarian.
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