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Letter from the Editor Suggestions for Writing an Effective Letter From the Editor Section • Speak directly to the reader. Because you have a solid sense of who your intended audience may be, direct your comments to them using a personal and friendly tone. • Introduce and summarize selected features of your magazine. Describe what you anticipate they will enjoy in each piece. • Discuss your experience as a first-time editor of an on-line publication. • Describe the inspiration for the magazine. • Express gratitude to the reader for chosing to read your magazine. • Encourage feed-back from the readers. Invite them to send comments via email. • Include a picture - a photo, avatar, or an illustration - of yourself on the Letter From the Editor page.
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