Escriba un artículo de opinión

 
Atlanta skyline, 2006

Atlanta skyline, 2006

Goals

  • Know the basics about writing Op-eds

  • Know who your Legislators are

Recursos para escribir editoriales de opinión

Op-Eds de muestra

Ejemplo de plantilla de opinión

Abogando Desde Casa

Top 10 Tips on How to Write an Effective Op-Ed

1. Choose a topic of interest that is in the news…

2. Grab the reader’s attention early…

3. Provoke a reaction…

4. Do your research & fact checking…

5. Illustrate with real stories…

6. Make it personal…

7. Follow directions…

8. Keep It short…

9. Keep it clean…

10. End with a call to action…

What is an Op-Ed?

• An op-ed is an opinion column in print and digital newspapers. An op-ed appears on the page opposite from the editorial page.

• An op-ed is a wonderful platform from which to advocate for a change

• Op-eds are typically short essays, usually under 800 words.

Top 8 Tips on How to Get an Op-Ed Published

1. Be targeted…

2. Get to know the decision-makers and influencers at the newspaper…

3. Understand that you're writing on spec and deadlines…

4. Don't be afraid to ghostwrite…

5. Make it about a cause larger than you…

6. Find creative ways to position your point of view…