[header] How to write a notable editorial [title] Pick your topic and angle. [step] Editorials are meant to influence public opinion, promote critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue. Your topic should be current, interesting, and have a purpose. 
There are generally four types of editorials : [substeps] Explaining or interpreting: this format is used to explain how and why a newspaper or magazine took a certain stance on a controversial subject. Criticizing: this format criticizes actions or decisions made on a third party's part in addition to offering a better solution.