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Why George Clooney’s op-ed on Biden’s candidacy worked so well
The actor gave frustrated Democrats a voice when they were feeling silenced.
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Jake Meth
What to do if your area of expertise is beaten to death
You have to find creative avenues in.
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Jake Meth
How to think like an opinion editor
The first reaction to a pitch is often the truest.
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Jake Meth
No one wants you to be a great writer
Aspiring op-ed authors sometimes assume elevated writing will get their submission accepted. But impressive writing is not what editors are looking for.
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Jake Meth
Unless you’re on an elevator, take your time pitching
No editor will run your op-ed if you only give them an amuse-bouche.
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Jake Meth
Remove every single word that doesn’t belong
Unorganized pieces of information will only confuse your target, and make it harder for them to decide whether to cover you.
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Jake Meth
Can ChatGPT pitch your op-ed?
I was intrigued by the idea of AI helping me. But while it does some things really well, it can’t handle the nuances of opinion writing.
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Jake Meth
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