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Opinion The Washington Post guide to writing an opinion article
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Each month, The Washington Post publishes dozens of op-eds from guest authors. These articles — written by subject-matter experts, politicians, journalists and other people with something interesting to say — provide a diversity of voices and perspectives for our readers.
The information and tips below are meant to demystify our selection and editing process, and to help you sharpen your argument before submitting an op-ed of your own.
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What you need to know about writing an opinion article for The Washington Post, including the definition of an op-ed, tips for sharpening your argument and examples.