Hear me out: Tested tips for building a better opinion piece

When you’re sharing stories, getting them in the right space is crucial, and nowhere is the space more valuable than the opinion section of a daily news publication.

Here are the top tips we’ve learned to cut through the clutter and get your story placed:

– Timeliness – Editors have tons of options to consider. Articulate why yours is urgent.

– Have a take – Don’t walk with one foot on each side of the center line.

– Propose a solution – It’s easy to identify problems, but what’s the answer?

Use these three to get started, then read the full list here.

– Jeremy Church, The Pittsburgh 100