Are you interested in writing an op-ed? Great! By publishing an op-ed, you have the opportunity to influence policy, raise the level of public discourse, and improve public understanding of complex issues. Op-eds also help to position you with reporters and producers as a trusted source in your academic field.

This guide to op-ed writing from the USC Dornsife Office of Communication offers tips for writing and pitching op-eds that get published.

The following are hyperlinks to the submission guidelines for several major publications:

If you’ve got a question about writing op-eds or the guide, contact Ileana Wachtel.