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A Letter to the Editor is a formal comprehensive

letter, addressed to the Editor of a certain
publication/magazine/newspaper with the intent of
complementing, critiquing, informing, or
communicating a certain piece of information. These
letters are a part of the standard curriculum of
written English, taught to middle and high school
students. This is a particularly useful short
composition in the form of written letters and emails
that are always appreciated in an organisation. It
reflects the writer’s personality and mannerisms, as
well as written vocabulary. This letter is generally
short, with a citizen raising some concern in front of
the Editor of a big organization, hoping it gets
highlighted in the papers.

THIS BLOG INCLUDES:

1 How to Write a Letter to the Editor?

2 Letter to the Editor Format
3 Letter to the Editor Samples
Letter to the Editor Sample #1
Letter to the Editor Sample #2
Letter to the Editor Sample #3
Letter to the Editor Sample #4
Letter to the Editor Sample #5
Letter to the Editor Sample #6
Letter to the Editor Sample #7
Letter to the Editor Sample #8
Letter to the Editor Sample #9
Letter to the Editor Sample #10

4 Sample Letter to the Editor of a

Newspaper
5 Useful Tips for Writing a Letter to the
Editor
6 Letter to the Editor PDFs
7 Letter to the Editor Practice Questions
8 FAQs

Know everything about Letter

Writing: Stepwise Guide, Format
& Examples

How to Write a Letter to the Editor?

Here are all the elements of the Letter to the Editor

format:

Address of the Sender: This segment

includes the address of the person sending the
letter addressed to the Editor. It can be an
office or residential address, as the question
specifies.
Date of Letter: The date on which the letter
was addressed to the Editor. This data must be
accurate as it serves as a point of reference at
many points.
Designation: The designation of the person
receiving the letter. In the case of a Letter to
the Editor, this is generally filled in as “The
Editor”.
Address of the Receiving Editor: This must
include the office address of the Editor, as well
as the name of the organization to which he or
she belongs.
Letter Subject: The letter subject must reflect
the objective of writing the letter in very few
words. It must be concise, as written in a way
as to cover everything the sender deems
necessary.
Salutation: This part reflects the courtesy of
an individual, hence is extremely important.
The writer should use words like Madam, Sir,
Miss, or a salutation of both sexes in case of
information ambiguity.
Body: The body of a letter is the main point of
all its contents. It is generally divided into three
sub-sections, namely- Introduction, Content
and Conclusion.
Introduction: Gives a brief abstract of the
content to follow.
Content- Includes the main details and subject
matter of the letter.
Conclusion- This part concludes the
information to provide a summary and give
fluidity to the whole content.
A letter appears better structured if the writer
adheres to this sequence of writing.
Complimentary Conclusion: This part should
add a kind reminder for the Editor to take the
appropriate action if any needs to be taken or
give an appropriate conclusion to the main
content.
Name of the Sender: The name or signature
of the person who addressed the letter is
required to add reliability to the letter and the
information provided.
Sender’s Designation: If the sender belongs
to any organization, he or she may choose to
add their designation right below their name or
signature.

Know the Format of a Formal

Letter as well!

Letter to the Editor Format

Formal letters format do not vary much in general,

be it a Letter to the Editor, Principal or Internship
request letter. Here is the format of the Letter to the
Editor for Class 8, Class 9, Class 10, Class 11 and
Class 12.

Sender’s Address

Date

Receiver’s Designation
Address

Subject:
______________________________________________

Respected Ma’am/ Sir

Body of the Letter

Introduction- Gives a brief abstract of the content to

follow.
Content- Includes the main details and subject
matter of the letter.
Conclusion- This part concludes the information to
provide a summary and give fluidity to the whole
content.
A letter appears better structured if the writer
adheres to this sequence of writing.

Yours Sincerely,
Sender’s Name
Sender’s Designation (Optional)
Sender’s Signature

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Letter to the Editor Samples

Here are some samples of the Letter to the Editor.

Letter to the Editor Sample #1

Sample Letter to the Editor

J.P Road
Andheri (West)
Mumbai

23rd January 2022

The Editor
India Today
Mumbai

Subject: Why was India Ranked 139 out of 149

countries in the World Happiness Report?

Respected Editor,
According to the World Happiness Report 2022
released by UN Sustainable Development
Solutions Network on Friday, India stood at the
139th position among 149 countries. These
respondents were assessed based on three
indicators: life evaluations, positive emotions,
and negative emotions.
What made India rank so low? The following
points could be potential factors responsible for
lesser happiness scores among Indian citizens.
Deteriorating Health Facilities
Lower Public Trust
Corruption
Through your reliable and trusted media
coverage, I would like to request you to highlight
the above-mentioned concerns for the benefit of
the people.

Thank you.

Yours Sincerely
XYZ

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Letter to the Editor Sample #2

Write a letter to the Editor of The Times

Newspaper, highlighting increasing
technological addiction among the youth.

24D, Block 4
Defence Society
New Delhi

24th June 20xx

The Editor
The Times
New Delhi

Subject: An appeal against rising tech addiction

among the youth

Sir,

With great admiration and belief in the columns

of your newspaper, I seek to bring to your kind
notice the fast-growing menace of tech addiction
and resultant health scares among the youth of
our country.

Today, we are able to enjoy some of the most

convenient gadgets to have ever existed, which
offer far more information and sources of
entertainment than any other. As a result, the
upcoming generation has been becoming
increasingly information-heavy. The number of
hours an average person spends in gaining new
information, whether wanted or unwanted, is fast
increasing, with a screen in front of our eyes
showing us new wonders every minute. And on
top of that, the wonders are as per choice and
preferences. All this temptation often leads
young children to spend much more time on
these gadgets than what’s healthy. And even
though we may not realise it instantly, it levies a
huge load of tiredness on our brains and eyes,
often leading to inexplicable stress and
irritability.

Hence, through the pages of your esteemed

newspaper, I would like to appeal to the youth
worldwide to maintain a balance of all spheres of
life to fully enjoy it.

Thanking you in anticipation

Yours Sincerely
ABC

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Letter to the Editor Sample #3

Write a letter to the editor of a daily newspaper

to aware people of how stray animals can be
COVID-19 carriers and hence they must avoid
direct contact.

22/A
D.L. Roy Street
Kolkata
8th September 2020

The Editor
The Times
New Delhi

Subject: An appeal to not neglect stray animals

during the Covid19 pandemic

Sir/Madam,
With great admiration and belief in the columns
of your newspaper, I seek to bring to your kind
notice that in the current pandemic situation in
the country and the world, stray animals,
especially dogs and cats which stay in the streets
around us are suffering due to lack of people
who feed them.

Today, we are amidst a terrible pandemic, where

many of us are without jobs or working from
home and going out seems like a taboo. Due to
this, many of us who would usually feed stray
animals in our neighbourhood have stopped
doing so, especially due to the spread of fake
news that covid can spread through animals. As
a result, many of these strays are dying from a
lack of food, and the continuing pandemic may
witness more such deaths if we do not do
anything about it.

Hence, through the pages of your esteemed

newspaper, I would like to appeal to the people
of our country and the world, to help these
animals survive this unfavourable situation by
stepping up to make sure that they are fed.

Thanking you in anticipation

Yours Sincerely
ABC

Letter to the Editor Sample #4

Given the recent increase in road accidents and

miss happenings, you are concerned about road
safety. Write a letter to the editor of a popular
magazine to showcase the same.

New Mehrauli Road

Munirka
New Delhi

11th September 2020

The Editor
The Times
New Delhi

Subject: An appeal to raise a concern about

reckless driving

Sir/Madam,
With great admiration and belief in the columns
of your newspaper, I seek to bring to your kind
notice that road accidents have become an
everyday occurrence in our city, as also in cities
all over the country.

Reckless driving is a serious issue, which takes

away many innocent lives in the country every
year. A large number of accidents are caused by
people driving recklessly after being drunk, as
also by people who fail to follow traffic rules,
either deliberately or otherwise. I was a witness
to one such accident a few weeks ago, where a
lady crossing the road was hit by a car. Although
she survived the accident, she was grievously
injured. Unfortunately, such episodes happen
every day.

Hence, through the pages of your esteemed

newspaper, I would like to appeal to the people
of our country to refrain from engaging in
reckless driving and urge them to diligently follow
traffic rules. This can help save a lot of innocent
lives.

Thanking you in anticipation!

Yours Sincerely
ABC

Letter to the Editor Sample #5

People have adapted to wearing face masks as a

‘new normal. But most of them do not know how
to dispose of them properly. Spread awareness
regarding the disposal of protective masks by
writing a letter to an editor of a popular
newspaper.

New Mehrauli Road

Munirka
New Delhi

26th September 2020

The Editor
The Times
New Delhi

Subject: An appeal to raise a concern about the

improper disposal of protective masks

Sir/Madam,

With great admiration and belief in the columns

of your newspaper, I seek to bring to your kind
notice that face masks, which are used
extensively for individual protection against
Covid-19, are being disposed of in improper
places by a section of people.

With the concerns surrounding the spread of

Covid-19 along with the extensive efforts of the
government to create awareness about the
necessity of protective measures, face masks
are being used by more and more people to
protect themselves from the disease. While this
is a good thing, the problem arises with the
careless throwing of these masks in places such
as roadsides, water bodies etc. by people
ignorant of the harm it can cause.

Hence, through the pages of your esteemed

newspaper, I would like to appeal to the people
of our country to refrain from carelessly throwing
their used masks since it increases the chances
of people being infected by unintentionally
coming into contact with it. Instead, masks
should be disposed of in designated places with
proper safety measures.

Thanking You
Yours Sincerely
ABC

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Letter to the Editor Sample #6

As a responsible citizen, you are concerned

about the condition of Marine Lines. People have
littered the entire place with plastic, masks and
garbage. Write a letter to the editor of a leading
daily to spread awareness on the matter.

New Link Road

Andheri
Mumbai

23rd January 2022

The Editor
The Times of India
Mumbai

Subject: An appeal to raise a concern about the

litter at Marine Lines

Sir,/Madam,
I’m XYZ, a resident of Mumbai, and have seen
the unfortunate condition of Marine Lines. People
have littered the place with plastic and masks
which has caused waves of garbage scattered
on the shore.

It would be beneficial if you lent a column to

highlight this issue and ask people to join
campaigns that work towards cleaning the sea.
People must also be appealed to refrain from
throwing any waste on the benches and use the
bins provided at several intervals.

Hope you will inscribe the above.

Thank you,
Yours Sincerely
XYZ.

Letter to the Editor Sample #7

Your university is not providing proper

curriculum and guidance to the students
because of which students are unable to learn.
Write a letter to the editor of a student magazine
to highlight this issue.

S.V. Road
Santacruz
Mumbai

23rd January 2022

The Editor
India Today
Mumbai

Subject: To highlight the problems faced by

students at XYZ university

Sir/Madam,
I’m a resident of Mumbai, studying at XYZ
university. The past few months have caused a
lot of ruckus between the department and
students due to a lack of clarity about our
curriculum. Students aren’t informed about
various important dates which increase pressure
on them.

It would be great if you acknowledged this issue

in one of your columns to increase efficiency in
the staff and the department. It would also help
students in the future who want to study at XYZ
university.

Hope you will inscribe the above.

Thank you,
Yours Sincerely
ABC.

Letter to the Editor Sample #8

You are Kritika. Your school’s Yoga Club hosted

a workshop called “Art of Living for Students.”
Write a letter to the editor of the local daily
newspaper in roughly 100-120 words giving your
thoughts on the matter.

82 Civil Lines

New Delhi

9th November 20xx

The Editor

The Times of India

New Delhi

Subject: Art of Living for Students

Sir,

I’d want to share my thoughts on the benefits of “Art

of Living for Students” in your prestigious
newspaper’s columns. Students will benefit greatly
from this programme. I was able to attend one of the
yoga club’s programmes, which was organized by
the school. I realized that it teaches time
management strategies. Additionally, learners were
taught how to cope with academic pressure.

In a nutshell, every student, in my opinion, should

attend this course. Students should be informed
about such programmes, and the authorities should
offer information. I trust you will act in the best
interests of the children.

Thanking you

Yours Truly

Kritika

Letter to the Editor Sample #9

You are Bharat/Bharti of Safdarjung

Development Area, New Delhi. You are deeply
saddened by the attacks on elderly persons who
live alone. Write a letter to the editor of ‘The New
India News’ with 100-120 words making people
aware of the authorities to guarantee that such
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