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Mastering Opinion Writing: The Art of Persuasive Columns and Engaging Reviews

Opinion writing is a powerful medium for expressing individualized perspectives. Columns can range from topical commentary, which responds to current events with insight or humor, to personal meditations that reflect deeply on significant issues. A slice of life recounts relatable stories while ensuring relevance. Columnists must cultivate a unique voice, anchor opinions in factual reporting, and select compelling topics. In the realm of reviews, evaluating the arts requires a blend of expertise, constructive criticism, and a balanced approach between fact and opinion without revealing spoilers or being unnecessarily harsh.

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Mastering Opinion Writing: The Art of Persuasive Columns and Engaging Reviews

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  1. OPINION WRITING!!!!!!!

  2. Columns! • Opinion pieces that are signed and represent the views of one specific writer (as opposed to the entire publication) • Three types of columns: • Topical commentary • Personal meditations • Slice of life

  3. Three types of columns • Topical commentary • React to an issue/event with insight, outrage or humor • Personal meditations • Often reads like a diary entry • Still focuses on important issue • Slice of life • Tells a story

  4. Columns continued! • Columnists should develop a distinctive voice. • Base opinions on facts– and present those facts • Do your own reporting (try not to get all your information from another printed story) • Choose worthy topics: “Feeling passionate about a subject does not necessarily make it interesting reading”. • What is important to the public?

  5. Reviews! • YOU A CRITIC: your job is to study, evaluate and interpret the arts. • Criticism ponders the meaning, context and social significance of an artist’s work • “Arts” include: • Movies • Books • CD’s • Apps • Restaurants • ETC!

  6. In other words… • Be an expert • Get to the point • Balance reporting and opinion; combine fact and reaction; solid info and insightful opinion • Don’t be creul • Structure your reviews: don’t just rant

  7. Review Don’ts • Don’t ever reveal surprise plot twists/ story endings (“spoilers”) • Don’t add unnecessary phrases like I think or in my opinion • Avoid vague adjectives like boring, awful and fantastic • Substantiate your opinions with detailed descriptions • Don’t get personal; criticize the art and not the artist

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