write for a newspaper

I have been thinking about writing about my first deep sea fishing trip which was just over 3 months ago, YIKES! I’d better get cracking. 2 years ago

My city’s newspaper accepts essays from readers with certain affiliations or expertise related to the essay. (I think this is somewhat common practice at other newspapers also).

Does anyone have a sense of what kind of affiliation or expertise would have the best chance of being published? I am trying to address a local employment discrimination policy. 4 years ago

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I just wrote an article for my school newspaper about the Homecoming Game. <3

I saw Jerry Rice! 4 years ago

I completed my first article for a local monthly newspaper in my town. The article will appear in the August 1st issue…can’t wait!

Now, I have to think of a different topic to write about next month. 4 years ago

I’ve always always wanted to do this. I’m at a national monthly magazine right now, but the pace is killer and I’m stagnating on interest in the subjects we write about.

Can anyone offer advice on making the transition to a daily paper? I think I need to stay at this job for another year, but I want to start figuring out a plan of attack now. 4 years ago

it was some years ago, I contributed to the literary review column. I could choose the books and I even could take them for free to be reviewed: I simply loved it!
Actually I miss it, have to resume it if possible! 4 years ago

I lost the desire for journalism. I’m more into fiction. No big loss. 5 years ago

As part of the staff for a smaller city paper called the Antelope Valley Journal. It was a weekly paper that covered everything from charity to major city news. I wrote about 100 articles and had about 75 published in that year. I covered the school councils as well as many charity events. I even wrote a couple articles on accidents and the like (not that I wanted to). I had a blast as a staff writer and would love to do it again. It’s a huge thrill to see your name in the paper, but the bigger thrill for me was to be able to report accurate news stories. 5 years ago

It was a small start, but a start nonetheless. Next one runs July 26. This is fun! Going to mark this one done now … 5 years ago

Looks like I will be able to mark this one completed on July 26 … that will be when my first story (at this newspaper) will be published! 5 years ago

I had to leave a voicemail message to my local newspaper about becoming a writer. I asked what qualifications/experience would someone need to be a writer there. Hopefully they’ll call back with the info and I’ll know what I need to do. 5 years ago

Went to speak to the Managing Editor and told him I wanted to write. I was pretty nervous about it, but he was receptive and positive, and wants to meet again next week. So, hopefully a step closer to the big break. 5 years ago

It’s been a week or so since I mentioned I would really like to help out with writing … well Friday I happened to have an idea for a story, so I told the assistant lifestyle editor and she agreed. I’m hoping that it’s one more step towards me actually getting to WRITE for a newspaper, but I’ll be patient. 5 years ago

I had gained a lot of popularity, participating in the poems section of the sixth form’s newspaper. Even my strict English Language teacher had enjoyed reading my poetry (I was always a bit conscious about my grammar). 5 years ago

I’m working for a newspaper … just not getting to write anything. Last week I told my editor I think I could help with writing stories, in addition to my normal duties, within my normal hours. We’ll see if anything comes of it. 5 years ago

I’d like to start writing for my local paper so I can gain experience I could apply to my novel writing. 5 years ago

I write for: http://www.all3points.co.uk/cat/spurs but want to get into proper print sometime, not about the money or a career just a bit of a laugh 5 years ago

My fifth year now. Beautiful. 6 years ago

international section. preferrably as a foreign adviser stationed in europe or east asia. 6 years ago

But don’t expect to get rich cuz it’s not happening. 6 years ago

but it was a heck of a lot of fun! This is also where I got into Macs and bought my Nikon. How very fun! 6 years ago

It’s a great high getting your first few articles published, although (at least for me) it took some time to get used to changes made by an editor. But even with changes, seeing an article, especially one you worked hard on and are proud of, in print is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. 6 years ago