Suzette Standring is now the Chief Correspondent for Firefighters Vs Cancer, http://www.firefightersvscancer.org, a website that promotes early cancer detection for firefighters, who have a significantly higher risk of occupational cancer. Suzette will share their stories, and the website also has a purchase link for OneTest early cancer screening kits available to the public. She also…
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Celebrate Sunshine Week March 16-22
Sunshine Week occurs each year in mid-March, coinciding with James Madison’s birthday, March 16 (1751). Madison was a driving force behind the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and presented the first version of the Bill of Rights to Congress. He also was the fourth president of the United States. Coordinated by the nonpartisan Joseph L. Brechner Freedom…
Congratulations to NSNC Member Jerry Zezima
Jerry Zezima Celebrates 40 Years of His Syndicated Humor Column! This marks the 40th anniversary of my syndicated humor column, which is distributed to 600 newspapers nationwide and abroad by Tribune News Service. I began writing my column in 1985 at my hometown paper, the Stamford (Conn.) Advocate, which still runs it. I write humor…
Enter the NSNC 2025 Annual Columnist Contest
Enter your best work in the NSNC 2025 Annual Columnist Contest – Entries accepted through April 15. Enter here: https://nsnc.submittable.com/submit. Best of luck to all!
Register for ‘The Virtual Erma: Stories of Our Lives Featuring Anne Lamott’
The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop is bringing writers together for a special daylong virtual event, “The Virtual Erma: Stories of Our Lives Featuring Anne Lamott,” on Saturday, April 5. The day includes five live, interactive writing workshops, plus an exclusive, pre-recorded keynote from the legendary Anne Lamott. Early bird rate: $109 until March 15. For more information and to…
Student Press Law Center to host Op-Ed Boot Camp
Student Press Law Center to host Op-Ed Boot Camp on Wed., Feb 5 at 7 p.m. EST Description: Op-eds are one great way to raise awareness about issues affecting student journalists in your state or community. Join this boot camp to take your op-ed writing and pitching skills to the next level by learning from Pratika…
10 Things You Can Do for Student Press Freedom
Think Local. Learn about the State of Student Press Freedom Where You Live, and what student journalism looks like in your community. Get Involved with New Voices. Join the student-powered nonpartisan grassroots movement to protect student press freedom with state laws. Talk with your school. Whether your state has a New Voices law or not, your district policies can help protect you. Learn…
Watch the Video for Column Writing Then and Now with Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp have a few things in common. Both have written columns for the Louisville Courier Journal. Both love gardening and both are big fans of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Bob was NSNC’s 2010 Legacy Award winner and Bonnie Jean was NSNC’s former Media Director. Bob has published a…
Thinking of Our Friends at the Will Rogers Ranch Foundation at This Time of Loss
Sending love and prayers to our friends at the Willl Rogers Ranch Foundation. We are deeply saddened to learn of their devastating loss. If anyone would like to give a gift to help, here’s the link: https://www.willrogersranchfoundation.org/how-you-can-help.html.
Two of Allia Zobel Nolan’s Books are Finalists in the Zibby Book Awards
Allia Zobel Nolan has a new book out “Why Can’t My Brother Be More Like My Cat?,” which has been nominated as a finalist for a Zibby Book Award in the “Best Book For An Animal Lover” category. The book also has fun art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish. Additionally, Allia’s book, “Harriet Hurry-Up…
National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Launch of 2025 Annual Columnist Contest
CONTACT: Ginny McCabe Executive Director, NSNC NSNCdirector@gmail.com For Immediate Release National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Launch of 2025 Annual Columnist Contest The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Annual Columnist Contest. The contest will officially kick off on January 15 and run…
Column Writing Then and Now with Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
Join NSNC for a Webinar “Column Writing Then and Now with Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp“ When: Thursday, January 23, at 7 p.m. The event is free, but a donation is suggested. (Choose between a free and a donation ticket type.) Bob Hill and Bonnie Jean Feldkamp have a few things in common. Both…
NSNC Writing Zoom Produces Completed Books and More
By Suzette Martinez Standring So how much writing can you get done on a Zoom? A whole lot when you write with kindred spirits. Twice a week, writers join the NSNC Writing Space to work on personal projects. We’re quiet and busy in our little “Hollywood Squares.” We began in 2020, and four years later,…
Lori B. Duff releases latest novel
“A roller coaster ride. … This thriller was masterfully written, and I was hooked from the start until the end.” — Readers’ Favorite, ????? Judge utilizes 30+ years in law to construct detailed, compelling courtroom drama set in the rural South A two-time winner of Georgia Bar Journal’s annual fiction competition, lauded attorney and judge…
National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Elected Officers
CONTACT: Ginny McCabe Executive Director, NSNC NSNCdirector@gmail.com For Immediate Release National Society of Newspaper Columnists Announces Elected Officers The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) recently elected its Board of Directors. Members voted on the positions via an online ballot. The NSNC Board of Directors is pleased to present the following officers: President: Meredith Cummings…
NSNC Membership – Join or renew today!
Join or Renew Your NSNC Membership Online Whether you write for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, trade journals or you create a podcast or write digital content, or you manage your own blog … whether you’re on staff, a freelancer, syndicated, self-syndicated or independent, if you write opinion or provide commentary, we invite you to join the…
NSNC Announces Winners and Finalists of 2024 Annual Columnist Contest
NSNC is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2024 Annual Columnist Contest. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rsKFedu_jH5tYw6_hN1pRltusDBuJ2sX7QIv4hhGp1E/edit?usp=sharing 2024 NSNC Columnist Contest Winners (for work done in 2023) Social Justice 3rd Naomi Ishisaka, The Seattle Times 2nd Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY 1st Amelia Robinson, Columbus Dispatch Crisis Commentary Honorable…
