Be clear and concise. Chose a topic and frame your letter in the first sentence. Make sure your letter is as brief as possible.
Keep it simple. Make, at most, three strong points and close by making a strong appeal to voters on why you support Congresswoman Bachmann.
Check for grammar and spelling. Make sure you proofread your letter before submitting it.
Provide contact info. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number. It is common for the newspaper editor to contact you to verify if it is actually you submitting the letter.
Track your letter. After submitting your letter, make sure it gets printed. If you don't get a call verifying your letter with the paper, follow up!