Here's our best advice on op-ed writing for all advocates. Ten straightforward tips on what op-ed editors are looking for and what common mistakes to avoid. A great reference before, during, and after writing your next op-ed submission. —Daniel Toman, ReThink Media

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See our expert media training, "Avoiding the Op-Ed 'Black Hole'," for a longer discussion of the best ways to plan, pitch, and write op-eds. The video training especially focuses on reaching out to op-ed editors before writing the final op-ed piece.