Tips on Writing Letters to Congress and the Senate Be Brief: Limit your letter to 350 words. Be Clear and Concise: Don't dwell on diction and style. Edit your letter before you send it in, deleting unnecessary phrases or words Be Factual: The facts you present will be your tool for convincing your Representative to consider supporting the resolution. Facts, quotes, and statistics strengthen the credibility of your letter and educate the Representative. Personal opinions that lack supporting evidence sound vague and are easily dismissed by staff and the representative. Be Focused: Concentrate on the Resolution to create one very forceful and convincing point. Branching off on other topics will dilute your message. Be Selective: Do not disparage Palestinians. Focus on our strengths Be Rational: To be credible, keep your message factual. Revealing hostility or bitterness will undermine your integrity. Do not use angry tones. Be Gracious. Thank the Representative or Senator for their consideration of this Resolution. Please let me know if you or your family/friends write a letter to our Senators and Congressional Representatives.  We need to keep on them to enlist their support! Yours, Emily