Mastering the Art of Opinion Writing
Discover how to write compelling opinion pieces that stand out in today’s crowded media landscape.
Your voice matters - it’s time to use it! Learn to channel your passion, authority, and relevance into publishable and persuasive opinion writing.
From newspapers, to magazines, to digital publications, opinion writing is an opportunity to shape conversations, challenge assumptions, and make a real impact.
In this three-hour course from editor and writer, Saman Shad, you will learn:
- what opinion writing is, including elements of opinion writing, secrets of an op-ed, and understanding audience
- how to craft your argument with style and a distinctive voice
- common pitfalls and how to avoid them, including tips to continue improving your persuasive writing
- practical skills to pitch your opinion writing and get published
This course is suitable for anyone interested in shaping their passions into compelling opinion pieces.
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Course level: Aspiring, Emerging and Developing
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Your Instructor
Saman Shad is an editor, journalist and teller of stories. Her writing credits span mediums, including radio scriptwriting for the BBC in the UK and the ABC in Australia, and playwriting, with works commissioned by theatres in London and Sydney. She is a regular writer for several publications, including The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald and SBS, which has included working as an opinion editor for The Guardian and SBS Voices. She has also worked on screen projects. Her debut novel The Matchmaker was published through Penguin Australia in 2023 and her latest novel The Sex Lives of Married Women was published in 2025.