Writing Op-Eds that Create Change – April/May 2025

Description

with author Patti Digh

April 22 – May 27, 2025

Now more than ever, our progressive voices need to be heard. Writing and publishing well-written, strong, and clear op-ed essays is one way to speak up. Local and national papers and online outlets are all target audiences for your voice. 

Come learn how to write effective and compelling op-ed pieces:

• Determine the issue you want to take on (ex: reproductive rights, gun control, voting rights, environmental justice, etc.)
• Clarify your stance
• Surface a story to tell
• Learn to write 850-word essays that engage, educate, and incite others to action
• Learn how to submit your work
• Submit at least one op-ed by the end of the course

Where:

In an online classroom and Zoom. 

When:

Starts April 22, 2025 and meets Tuesdays from 8-9:15pm ET for six weeks, with exercises each week in the online classroom.  

Cost:       $160

Who:

Patti Digh is the author of eight published books and many dozens of op-eds starting when she was in the 6th grade, protesting Nestle’s war against breastfeeding in developing nations where the company wanted to increase their baby formula sales.