Author: Tim Rice

Election season writing tips

March 6, 2020 Tim Rice

With eight months to go until America heads to the polls, you'll likely find yourself writing about the election more often than not. Here are some tips to keep audiences -- and editors -- interested. 1. Write a lead that will stay timely. Especially in the heat...

Write a Better Op-Ed (Hopefully)

October 28, 2019 Tim Rice

Writing a good op-ed is no easy feat. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to improve your odds. 1. Do Your Homework -- Then Do Some More Do more research than you think you'll need. And always keep an eye out for new and...

Unleash Your Inner Editor

May 21, 2019 Tim Rice

A good editor can take good writing and make it great. But every writer can expertly edit themselves with these simple tips. 1. Read the first sentence of every paragraph. If your piece is well organized, the topic sentences should come together to form a brief...