AOHC Encore 2024-410 Your Opinions Count too!: How to Share them by Writing Op-eds for the Lay Press

410 Your Opinions Count too!: How to Share them by Writing Op-eds for the Lay Press

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In this lecture, Dr. John Williams discusses the importance of op-eds and how to write and submit them effectively. He provides insights on pitching op-eds, the process of submission, and the potential impact of these articles. Dr. Williams emphasizes the significance of timeliness, pertinence, and the need for hyperlinks to back up assertions. He also touches on the influence of op-eds on public opinion and the enduring value they can provide. Additionally, Dr. Williams advises on establishing oneself as a writer through social media presence, self-publishing, and joining writer networks like the National Writers Union. Lastly, he addresses the use of AI in journalism and the importance of maintaining human-driven content in op-eds.

Keywords

op-eds

writing

submission process

pitching

impact

timeliness

pertinence

hyperlinks

public opinion

social media presence