Do you have expertise on a timely topic, or an opinion to share with the public about a current event? Here are some general guidelines for writing opinion-editorials:

• Make sure your op-ed is about an issue that is currently in the news. Submit it immediately to ensure your comments are timely..
• Choose a newspaper to target and learn its policies. MaC staff can help. Many papers, for example, won't accept op-eds longer than 600 words and require an exclusive submission.
• Confidently state your opinion, back it up with fresh facts and end with a brief conclusion.
• If you e-mail your manuscript, don't send an attachment. Many media outlets won't open it.
• Include a short biographical description of yourself.