RRP International Publishing is proud to announce two new releases this January by author Suzette Martinez Standring: The Art of Opinion Writing and a re-issue The Art of Column Writing.

Standring, a widely syndicated columnist with GateHouse Media and former president of The National Society of Newspaper Columnists, has written a new journalism guidebook, The Art of Opinion Writing: Insider Secrets from Top
Op-Ed Columnists. Focused on opinion writing, this book is a highly educational guide featuring advice from op-ed columnists who are winners of the Pulitzer Prize and many of journalism’s highest awards. Featured columnists represent both liberal and conservative commentary. Some of the featured columnists include Ellen Goodman, Derrick Jackson, Connie Schultz, Cal Thomas, Mike Masterson, Joel Brinkley and others.

In their own words, they share motivations, what has sustained and contributed to career longevity, as well as techniques and strategies for writing outstanding commentary. Specialties within opinion writing are
examined, such as politics, foreign affairs, pop culture, race, gender, education, investigative, and spiritual op-ed perspectives.

“Standring masterfully delves deep into the thought processes of some of the nation’s best-known op-ed writers. This insightful, inside look at how they frame their writing is a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to
craft high-quality opinion and commentary pieces”, said Eric Heyl, 2013 President of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

The Art of Opinion Writing is a sequel to her 2008 award winning book, The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists. The book
featured some of the most famous columnists in the business and revealed the secrets to becoming a syndicated newspaper columnist, through both the author’s own experiences and anecdotes from the respected writers who excel in their craft. That book covered the basics of column writing and explores the various genres: lifestyle, humor, investigative, politics, religion, and niche columns. The Art of Column Writing is now being re-released as an
updated second edition by RRP International alongside Standring¹s latest book.

“She takes the collective wisdom of some of the very best columnists of the past century and puts their insights into a format that everyone can learn from,” said Don McNay, President and CEO of RRP International.

“Anyone wanting to learn about column writing should immediately purchase a copy of The Art of Opinion Writing. Anyone wanting to learn about being a great columnist and great human being should take the time to get to meet
Suzette. I’m happy that I’ve been able to do both,” McNay said.

For more information or to order either book, visit www.rrpinternational.org or the books’ Amazon pages.