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Opinion, or guest editorials, are an excellent
opportunity to tell readers about the importance
of the camp experience. An opinion editorial
typically educates a reader on a relevant
subject or expresses an opinion on a particular
issue.
Most newspapers have very specific guidelines
for writing editorials so you may want
to check with the editorial page editor
first. Some newspapers post their guidelines
on their Web sites.
Here are some tips to keep in mind as you
write your guest editorial:
| It is best to keep
op-eds between 650-700 words unless
otherwise indicated. The longer the
op-ed, the greater the chances it will
be edited or declined all together. |
| The placement of
the op-ed is significantly enhanced
if a community leader or someone who
is considered "newsworthy"
writes it. Perhaps you have a prominent
business professional who benefited
from camp or a leading child educator
who you have worked with to develop
camp curriculum. |
| You should accompany
your editorial with a brief note explaining
who you are and why you’re writing
the piece. Include your name and contact
information. |
| After sending your
editorial, call the editor and extend
an offer to work with the paper in revising
your article. |
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