Advocacy letters

Being an American writer I have experienced many things and asked to write on many different subjects. One of the areas I had experience in before becoming a professional writer was to write letters to members of congress. This is an inherent right as an American to do so.

Since becoming a professional writer I have been asked to take other people’s opinions on subjects and create letters that would be presented to members of the U.S. Senate. The most challenging part is to take the direct often critical comments from the average enthusiastic American and form a presentable letter that would get their meaning across without being insulting or demanding.

The U.S. Senate is filled with respectable American citizens that were elected to their positions by the people they represent. I have seen some protesters yell, scream and cut down on the politicians that do not do as the citizens wish them to do. This is not the approach that will work with most people – especially those that hold powerful positions. Persuasion is the tactic that has to be used. Convincing the representative to see your side of an issue has to be done precisely and accurately with controlled sentiments. It does not always work, but done correctly will at least bring your side of the issue to the forefront and places it into their mind where it might be considered.

Writing frank but non-threatening advocacy letters is a positive way to get your opinion across. When written properly, the common sentiments of the people can have a voice that will be heard.  This voice can help get the bills before congress either to pass or to fail.

For another article from this web site please view letters of recommendation.