The August 25, 2017 op-ed columnist, Bret Stephens, offered an article entitled, Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers.  There are 15 tips worth considering.

A few to pay attention to when writing:

• “every sentence has to count in grabbing the reader’s attention, starting with the first”
• “Authority matters.”
• “Avoid the passive voice.”
• “Keep your sentences short and your paragraphs tight.”
• “Kill the clichés.”