Speak up for the environment: Opinion Page 101

Publishing a column or a letter to the editor in your local newspaper is still one of the best ways to make your ideas part of the conversation for decision makers, but it can be daunting for first timers.

It doesn't have to be. Veteran North Carolina journalist Travis Fain and N.C. Sierra Club Legislative & Political Director Lisa Hazirjian recently held an online training session called Opinion Page 101. We recorded it, and you can view it here.

In the one-hour session, Travis walks you through the basics: how to organize your thoughts, pick the right newspaper, and submit a column or letter so it's likely to be published.