Mastering Op-Ed Writing: A Guide by Apar Gupta
Channel: 1984 by Apar Gupta
Date: 01/12/2023

In this expansive video talk, Apar Gupta, a lawyer and prolific op-ed writer, breaks down his process of writing opinion editorials. He discusses questions to ask yourself before writing, the purpose of op-eds, the importance of expertise and experience, and the steps to take from reading and research to distribution. 

The video also provides resources such as different narrative styles, the importance of engaging your audience, and offers practical advice on how to pitch to editors, proofread and edit your work. Providing links to his past work and other useful resources, this video aims to help viewers improve their own writing and successfully engage in public conversations.

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🔖 Chapter list

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:13 The Importance of Writing Op-Eds
00:52 Understanding the Purpose and Motivation of Writing
02:16 The Role of Expertise, Experience, and Identity in Writing
03:41 How did I start?
05:26 Understanding Op-Eds and Their Structure
06:45 The Five Stage Process of Writing Op-Eds
14:40 Different Narrative Styles in Op-Ed Writing
18:42 The Importance of Editing 
22:08 Building Your Audience and Distribution
24:17 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Aspiring Writers

📌 Resources
Link to the presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/190WvKOi40ioiZjDCyXwkBmrJzDWB8js1/view?usp=sharing 

🙏 Final Thoughts
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