Today's writing topic is "Being Brave" and the various challenges when writing opinion columns about controversial subjects. Also, it's about the courage and vulnerability required in self-revelation. Guest columnist Joanna Weiss of The Boston Globe shares her insights and experiences about courting controversy and what it takes to be this type of writer.

It's All Write With Suzette is a how-to writing program for novice and seasoned columnists covering various aspects column writing and book authorship. Suzette Standring is the award winning author of "The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists." She is the past president of The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC). She is the host and producer of "It's All Write with Suzette" and is syndicated with GateHouse News Service.