“Publishing in policy outlets” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Learn how to publish short, policy-relevant pieces in public outlets—including how to choose your topic, article type, and outlet. Publishing articles can help you shape policy debates, build your credentials and reputation, and strengthen your public engagement skills. ---Outline:(00:10) Overview(00:40) Why publish in policy outlets?(02:14) An alternative: Starting your own platform(03:37) A note of caution(04:55) Types of articles and policy outlets(05:10) Types of articles(06:54) Types of outlets(07:21) Choosing an outlet(10:10) What should you write about?(11:06) Writing about your expertise/research(12:00) Writing about what's in the news(12:33) Writing about an outlet's specialization(13:06) Co-authoring(14:01) How to write a policy article(16:01) How to pitch your article(16:17) Timeline(17:04) Finding the right editor (and their email)(18:09) Writing the pitch(18:59) What to do after your piece is accepted(20:18) Career opportunities(21:44) Further reading(21:50) Appendix: List of outlets --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 6 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: September 8th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/tips/publishing-in-policy-outlets