Writing Letters to the Editor
Guidelines and Alternate Phrases
State your position—either agreement or disagreement on an issue—or point out an error in the media information.
I wholeheartedly agree with your position on….
I, too, become disturbed by reports that say….
Your editorial statement on…is extremely premature.
I disagree most definitely with….
In an August 6 article entitled “Candid Shots,” you printed very dated statistics on our company with regard to….
Give the correct information in the case of error. If you are offering a different position on an issue, state your reasons and cite sources of any data.
Request a retraction, if necessary, for erroneous information.
We demand a retraction in your next issue.
In an upcoming issue, please give the correct source of that statistic and explain the conditions under which the survey was done.
We expect an immediate decision about retracting your claim.
In the next issue of your journal, we ask you include our company among the other vendors listed as offering this service.
We demand you correct this impression immediately with a statement to the effect that….
Thank the editor for his or her efforts in informing the community when you agree with the editorial position.
Thank you for your vitally important contributions on the issue.
We appreciate your service to the community.
We appreciate seeing such provocative opinions carried in your paper.
Your efforts may save a life. Thank you.
We appreciate your using your media spotlight so responsibly.
Thank you for your concern as evidenced by your article on this disturbing trend.
Thank you for putting the safety of the community above your own profit.
Thank you for expressing the issues so succinctly and poignantly.
You have done us all a great service today with this editorial.
You have treated the situation responsibly and with sensitivity. We commend you.
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