Want to break into a new area of essay writing, give your cause-driven organization more visibility, or just get paid for your opinion? This five-week workshop is for writers interested in learning how to craft opinion pieces that matter. You will learn the elements of an op-ed, how to generate unique angles pegged to timely news stories, and when to pitch editors. Your weekly reading assignments, writing assignments, and class discussions will examine some of the most thought-provoking opinion pieces online. Participants will leave with a solid draft of an opinion piece that is ready to be pitched for publication.
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About Shanon Lee
Shanon Lee is a contributor for Forbes and The Lily, published by The Washington Post. Her byline appears in publications including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Marie Claire, Playboy, Redbook, Women’s Health and Parents Magazine. Her opinion essays on misogyny and racism are widely circulated, and have been shared by notables including bestselling author J.K. Rowling, rap legend MC Lyte and political activist Kevin Powell. Shanon is an alumna of the 2019 Women’s Media Center Progressive Women’s Voices program and a mentor-editor for The OpEd Project. She was named to The Tempest’s 40 Women To Watch 2019 list for advancing the dialogue around gender-based violence. She is represented by Agnes Carlowicz of the Carol Mann Agency and is currently working on a book about misogynoir in pop culture. mylove4writing.com.
Teaching style: Shanon has a passionate, direct, and fun approach. She believes everyone has a unique perspective that deserves to be heard, and loves to help facilitate that process. She encourages you to be as interactive as you want, and to progress at your own pace.
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