An opinion piece is a written work that presents an individual's or group's perspective, beliefs and thoughts on a particular issue. It typically appears in newspapers, magazines or online publications as a way to share personal views, offer commentary or provide analysis on current events, social issues, politics, culture, arts or any other topic of interest. Opinion pieces can take various forms such as editorials, columns, letters to the editor, book reviews and blog posts. They are usually written by individuals who have expertise in a particular field or have strong feelings about an issue, and their goal is to persuade readers to share their point of view.