Congratulations to NSNC member Mary C. Curtis who contributed an essay in a just released book of essays: “We Refuse to Be Silent: Women’s Voices on Justice for Black Men,” along with other notable women such as Isabel Wilkerson, Donna Brazile, Michelle Duster and Darnella Frazier (a citizen journalist who recorded the George Floyd murder). For more about…
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Congratulations to NSNC Member Dave Astor on His Third Book
Dave Astor’s third book — “Misty the Cat…Unleashed” — has just been published. It includes several mentions of the NSNC, for which Dave was a board member from 2009 to 2023 and he remains copy editor of the NSNC newsletter. In Dave’s part-factual/part-fictional book, the asthmatic Misty slips his harness during one of his daily leashed walks…
What Columnists Need to Know About AI and ChatGPT
NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: What Columnists Need to Know About AI and ChatGPT Thursday, June 27, noon to 1 p.m. EST Cost $15 for NSNC members; $25 for non-members In this webinar, a panel of industry experts will discuss AI and ChatGPT and how they are impacting columnists today. The panel will provide insights…
2024 NSNC Annual Conference Line-Up and Schedule
NSNC Virtual Conference Schedule 2024 Commentary in a Chaotic World July 19 & 20, 2024 Held Virtually Friday (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and Saturday (11 a.m.- 5 p.m. EST) Virtual Conference Friday 7 p.m. – Welcome and announcements – Ginny McCabe, NSNC executive director, and Lori Duff, NSNC president 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. –…
NSNC Columnist Contest Update
The winners of the NSNC Annual Columnist Contest will be announced at the NSNC 2024 Annual Conference – Held Virtually at an awards ceremony on Saturday, July 20. After the winners announcement is made that day, you may obtain a list of the winners by going to the NSNC website: www.columnists.com.
Keynote Speakers Announced – NSNC Annual Conference 2024
The NSNC annual conference will be held virtually in 2024 on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. The conference will provide countless opportunities for columnists and journalism professionals to network with their peers, engage in meaningful breakout sessions, and hear powerful keynotes. Registration is now open and those that register prior to Sunday, June…
NSNC Newsletter – May 2024
Read the May 2024 issue of the NSNC Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3wTwEgc
Heartfelt Sympathy from NSNC on the Passing of Robert Lawrence “Larry” Maddry
NSNC would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Lawrence “Larry” Maddry. He passed away on March 29, and he had been in a long-term care facility for the last few years in gradual decline. Maddry was 90 years old, just one week shy of his next birthday. His son, Larry,…
2024 NSNC Annual Conference – Held Virtually – Registration Now Open
Registration Opens for National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Conference July 19 and 20, 2024 The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) will hold its annual conference and awards ceremony virtually on July 19 and 20, 2024. The conference, an annual tradition since 1977, follows the NSNC mission of promoting education, professionalism, and networking support…
NSNC Newsletter – April 2024
Check Out NSNC’s April Newsletterhttps://conta.cc/3Ju0Dhy
Happy National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day!
Happy National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day! On April 18th, we’re paying tribute to the legendary Ernie Pyle, a symbol of the courage, integrity, and human touch that define the best in journalism. But this isn’t just about looking back—it’s about sparking conversation on the enduring relevance of columnists in our lives today.…
Save the Date – 2024 NSNC Virtual Conference – July 19 and 20
NSNC Annual Columnist Contest – Deadline Extended to May 3
Enter the NSNC 2024 Columnist Contest Go to: nsnc.submittable.com/submit Contact Adam Earnheardt, contest chair with questions at acearnheardt@ysu.edu. DEADLINE EXTENDED until May 3NSNC Annual Columnist Contest Words you probably never hear from your editor: Deadline extended! You can count on NSNC for a lot of things. State-of-industry knowledge. Writing clinics. Good friends. Count our “contest deadline extensions” among those.…
Celebrate with us on April 18!
Join Us in Celebrating National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day This April 18th, we’re paying tribute to the legendary Ernie Pyle, a symbol of the courage, integrity, and human touch that define the best in journalism. But this isn’t just about looking back—it’s about sparking conversation on the enduring relevance of columnists in…
Save the Date – NSNC 2024 Virtual Conference – Fri., July 19 and Sat., July 20
Save the Date! The NSNC Virtual Conference 2024 will be held on Fri., July 19 and Sat., July 20. If you have any program ideas, email nsncdirector@gmail.com. Thanks in advance. Watch for more details soon!
Happy Student Press Freedom Day!
For More on Student Press Freedom Day, visit https://studentpressfreedom.org/
Call for Entries Now Open – 2024 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest
Submissions Now Open NSNC Annual Columnist Contest Enter Today! National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Opens: January 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. (EST) Closes: April 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST) For Registration & General Guidelines visit: nsnc.submittable.com/submit Email Adam Earnheardt, contest chair, with any questions at acearnheardt@ysu.edu. “The NSNC Annual Columnist Contest gives columnists a chance…
