Get Involved!

Seems like there has been a march or protest somewhere almost every week. Showing up is great and we would love you to join us at our monthly Visibility Events, but here are some of the other powerful ways to get involved: writing Letters to the Editor (see below), volunteering, running for office, donating, and of course – voting!

Letter to the Editor Information –

Many people read the Letters section of the paper. Getting our letters published is an effective messaging tactic and well worth the time it takes to do it. Contact Susan Retz and/or Jim Forrest to get involved!

Here are some great letter writing tips from the NHDP website:

200 Word Limit – Most letters should be 150 or so words give or take about 25 words. If it is shorter than that don’t worry, but it should be under 200 words or it may be too long to be published in some New Hampshire papers. Choose a Topic — Letters are much more effective when they focus on a single issue rather than a laundry list of ideas or concerns. Keep It Simple – Avoid obscure words and try to break down complex ideas to simple ones. If your letter is difficult to understand it is less likely to be published. Use Specifics – Don’t be afraid to quote specific numbers and key facts about your topic. Use Local Stories – Using local or personal stories can make your writing more interesting than simple repetition of numbers and studies.

Check for Mistakes – Before submitting, proofread your letter. More than just embarrassing, your letter may not be printed if it is full of typos and other mistakes.

If you have questions about letters to the editor, please contact the press team at press@nhdp.org

Here are our northern newspaper contacts:

1. The Littleton Courier

Deadline for letters: Monday, 9 AM. Sending well before the deadline is a good way to make sure it gets into the paper.
Submit via email to tara@salmonpress.news attention Tara Giles.
Paste your letter directly into the email – do not attach it.
You must include your full name, address, and phone number. These are for verification purposes. Only your name and town will be printed, not your contact info
There is a limit of 300 words for a letter to the editor.

2. The Record [Note this info may have changed. See # 7, below]

Send it at the same time you send your letter to the Courier
Submit via online form here: https://www.caledonianrecord.com/site/forms/online_services/letter_editor/
800 word limit
include full name, address, and phone as for the Courier

3. The Bridge Weekly Sho-Case