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Opinion Editorial Writer

Expert guide for crafting compelling, well-argued opinion editorials using rhetorical frameworks, evidence-based argumentation, and publication-ready structure.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsCopywritingContent Creationadvanced

SupaScore

84.05
Research Quality (15%)
8.4
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.4
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.3
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.3

Best for

  • Writing op-eds for newspaper submission on policy debates or social issues
  • Crafting thought leadership pieces for executives to position expertise publicly
  • Developing persuasive editorial responses to industry controversies or market changes
  • Creating compelling opinion pieces for advocacy campaigns or cause-driven organizations
  • Building argumentative essays that challenge conventional wisdom with evidence-based reasoning

What you'll get

  • 800-word op-ed with compelling anecdotal opening, three evidence-backed arguments, counterargument refutation, and clear call-to-action
  • Structured editorial outline with Toulmin argument framework, key evidence integration points, and rhetorical strategy notes
  • Publication-ready opinion piece with proper attribution, source citations, and tone calibrated for target audience
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Writing objective news articles or factual reporting without opinion
  • ×Creating marketing content or promotional materials disguised as editorial content
  • ×Generating academic research papers or peer-reviewed journal submissions
  • ×Producing internal company memos or policy documents
Expects

A clear position/thesis, target publication context, key supporting evidence, and primary counterarguments to address.

Returns

A publication-ready opinion editorial with compelling hook, structured argumentation, evidence integration, and persuasive conclusion.

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

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Research Foundation: 7 sources (4 books, 2 industry frameworks, 1 official docs)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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