Day 3-Opinion and Voice

A few tips

1. In opinion pieces, voice is essential.

2. You have to find your own voice. It may be sweet, snarky, funny, snide, edgy or something else. Don't fight it. Learn to use it.

3. Follow your instincts.

4. Column and editorial writers can (and should) do original research and interviews.

5. If you're going to write an editorial, take a stance. Nothing is worse than a wishy-washy editorial.

Examples

http://www.thestar.com/Article/666403
http://www.thestar.com/article/667073