1. Writing for Single Payer
Emily Kirchner, MS4 Lewis Katz SOM at Temple University

2. Introductions

3. Agenda Review: Letters to the Editor, Op-Eds, Articles Examples
Read
Critique
Free write
Sharing our work
Making commitments

4. General rules Check submission guidelines
Follow the aforementioned submission guidelines
Proofread! Check your work with an editor
Include your name, contact information, affiliations.
Emphasize your perspective
Use your resources:
SNaHP media team
Dixon Galvez-Searle,
Let SNaHP/PNHP know if you are published, so we can circulate your work

5. Letter to the Editor aka LtoE No longer than 150-200 words
In response to a previously published article
Be specific. Be clear. Be brief.
Letter
to the
Editor
aka LtoE

6. aka opposite the editorial page
Generally words
Use a news hook
previously published article
SNaHP/PNHP press release
recent/local events
Make one point well
Op-Ed
aka opposite the editorial page

7. general interest writing
Generally longer
Style depends on publication
Be ready to pitch your work
Think about your connections/affiliations
Consider your voice
Consider your audience
Article
general interest writing

8. Questions?

9. Read

10. Critique What does the author do well?
What would you have changed if you were writing this piece?
Think about the venue where the writing appeared--is it appropriate?
Does it follow the rules?
Does it accomplish what it should accomplish?

11. Write

12. Free-write Prompts are on the table Write for 10-15 minutes
Group decision: share in small groups or share as a large group?
Share for minutes

13. Questions?