Learn to write persuasive opinion editorials
One way to share your expertise, establish your professional reputation, raise the visibility of your organization and promote a cause dear to your heart is to pen persuasive opinion pieces.
In this hands-on two-session workshop, we will guide you through the following:
- What is (and is not) an op-ed
- Conceiving and honing a compelling idea suitable to your expertise and experience
- Commanding an audience's attention
- How to write clearly, concisely and forcefully for general and niche audiences
- How to fairly represent, and thoughtfully respond to, opposing views
- The role of research
- How to develop a distinctive voice
- Hands-on writing exercises and group critique
- Where and how to pitch op-eds to publications and the editing process
What to bring:You may bring a laptop to practice your writing skills.
REFUND POLICYRefunds up to 1 day before event