The art of writing an opinion piece

A strong opinion piece can enlighten and embolden a reader, while a poorly constructed argument can be noxious. So how do you create something insightful, relevant and engaging?
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A well-written opinion article is a powerful piece of prose; it can challenge our views and bring context to a subject in a way we’ve never considered. But for the uninitiated, how does one go about writing a measured piece of social commentary?

ArtsHub spoke with Gabrielle Jackson, opinion editor at Guardian Australia, and Fairfax journalist and freelance writer Alana Schetzer to uncover their tips on writing a solid piece of commentary.

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