Define and Explain the Importance of Column Writing.

- Column writing is about news writing, where it is used to influence the reader with specific
information. It is also about informing the readers so that they are up to speed on the news in their
surroundings.

-Columns allow writers to use their voices to convey their opinions on current events, making them
more interesting and attractive to a larger audience.

-It is essential because the writer may express their viewpoint on a certain issue in this manner, and
column writing is incredibly engaging to the public's eyes. In this way, the writer may change a
reader's point of view while simultaneously creating a fresh debate that can be answered.

Types of Column
● Reporting-in-Depth Columns
● Think or Opinion Columns
● Gossip Columns
● Humorous Columns
● Essay Columns
● Personality Diary Columns
● Advice Columns
● Sports Columns
● Standars Columns
● Political Columns
● Editoral Columns
● Specialized Columns
● Critics (Judgement or analysis) Reviews Columns
● Book Review Columns
● Movie Review Columns
● Food Columns

Steps and How to Write a Column

Steps
1. Interview and observe
2. Write

How to write a Column

Pick the right topic
- make it relevant
- write about opinion
- make sure to stick to the topic
- know your audiences
Create column
- Use first person
- Don’t use complicated words
- use facts
- make it appealing