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October 19th, 2018You may not recognize her name, but chances are high that you’ve been influenced – if only indirectly – by her informed opinions. Nobina Robinson attended one of our Writing […]
read more...Relentless change-maker Nobina Robinson: more than 3 dozen op eds in 6 yearsImprove your Writing
August 9th, 2016“I nearly fell out of my chair,” laughs Janet McLaughlin, recalling her shock upon hearing the Leader of the Opposition publicly quote her in the Ontario legislature. The House was […]
read more...“They read my entire op-ed in the debate!”Master Media Engagement
May 12th, 2014Informed Opinions’ Writing Compelling Commentary workshop is chock-full of concrete suggestions designed to help you write a timely and persuasive op ed and get it published in an influential media […]
read more...3 Tricks to Improve Readership of your Op EdImprove your Writing
November 8th, 2013Hanging out with teenagers can be an enlightening experience. Last week, I participated in a panel discussion convened by MediaSmarts, “Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy” and a repository […]
read more...TL;DR – advice to ignore, but implications to heedImprove your Writing
July 28th, 2013I have no legal training or experience in the sex trade. No one would ever mistake me as a candidate for the corner office of a large corporation. I am […]
read more...Expert status less important than insightful contextImprove your Writing
April 2nd, 2013Will Dena McMartin’s recent op ed in the Regina Leader-Post help prevent a flooding disaster and save lives? It just might. And even if it doesn’t, the informed analysis of the […]
read more...“It’s not about you”Improve your Writing
January 19th, 2013… of the news story, that is. It’s a great strategy to increase your likelihood of publication: if you know that a research report, government announcement or legal decision is […]
read more...Getting AheadImprove your Writing
August 23rd, 2012Far too much research has already documented that when something goes wrong, women are highly inclined to blame the problem or setback on their own deficiencies. This tendency operates in […]
read more...Most common errors made by aspiring op ed writers – part 2Improve your Writing
August 9th, 2012If you saw the following sentence at the start of a piece in your daily newspaper, would you keep reading? “You don’t see a lot of naked men in advertising.” […]
read more...Don’t Bury the Lede!Improve your Writing
July 29th, 2012Whether you’re picked last for the ball team, get rebuffed on the first date, or fail to elicit a positive response from an editor, rejection stinks. That’s why Informed Opinions […]
read more...Most Common Errors Made by Aspiring Op Ed Writers – part 1