How to Write Newspaper Editorials Jacob Malewitz War hammer - 43 AVP Alien Vs Predator Thrill of the Hunt Kennedy A newspaper editorial, unlike other forms of newspaper writing, allows you to go into the first person and give your opinion. There is an editorial section in every major newspaper, including "The New York Times.” Writing newspaper editorials requires a writer to follow a few basic steps. Get to know the paper and its readers. Writing for a college newspaper is far different than writing for a major newspaper that has tens of thousands of subscribers. Before you begin the editorial, get to know your audience. Ask other writers what these readers are interested in. For example, a first newspaper editorial for a college newspaper might be done on Internet file sharing, which is a topic popular with that age group. Write a feature article first. Before you even write an editorial, get a good understanding of feature articles. If you are beginning as a writer, th...