Save the Date - NSNC 2024 Virtual Conference - July 19 and 20

Call for Entries - 2024 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest

National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day April 18

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Call for Entries - 2024 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest

Submissions Now Open - NSNC Annual Columnist Contest - Enter Today! National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Open: January 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. (EST) Contest Extended to May 3, 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. Submit your best work! You could be one of this year's winners!

National Columnists Day & Ernie Pyle Remembrance Day 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 our lives today. For more details, go to https://www.columnists.com/2024/04/celebrate-with-us-on-april-18/

Join NSNC and Reap the Benefits!

Hope your New Year is off to an amazing start. We are excited for What’s in-store for NSNC members this year. We will also be launching our annual contest in January, so you’ll want to be sure your membership is up-to-date. Also, if you have ideas, suggestions, etc., please share with our president, Lori Duff, at lori@loriduffwrites.com or myself at nsncdirector@gmail.com Blessings to all!

NJ Member Seeks Newsletter Subscribers

In his other life as a journalist, Greg Rummo writes a Sunday column for several newspapers in New Jersey including The Suburban Trends, a newspaper published in his hometown of Butler, NJ by North Jersey Media Group (www.northjersey.com ). Rummo invites you to visit his website; www.gregrummo.com for a sampling of recently published columns and feature articles. He sends out an “html”…

Member Becomes an Editor

NSNC member Mark Berryman announced to the Southern Humorists Yahoo discussion group that he will soon have a new gig. “In a week or two I will be changing jobs. I will leave the Franklin County Citizen (GA) where I work as a sports and news reporter and join the Elberton Star as editor. It…

Canadian Member Offers Podcasts

Dan St. Yves, NSNC member, humor columnist, and former member of the NSNC Board, posted his latest news on the NSNC Discussion List. Dan says: “I just loaded my lastest audio interview, with award-winning humorist Will Ferguson, who’s best-selling books are available in over 30 countries! Will talks about his career, the craft of writing, and what…

Santa Fe Columnist Writes Movie Script

Luellen Smiley, NSNC member in Santa Fe, New Mexico, writes that her columns have turned into a dream: “During the last two years I have converted my Growing up with Gangster columns into a feature length script that is in the Hollywood pipeline. I continue to write Smiley’s Dice as a monthly blog, while seeking…

Editors’ Roles are Changing

Contest Entries Pile Up

According to a recent survey by the American Society of News Editors, 60 percent of American newspaper editors believe they spend fewer hours planning news coverage and working with staff due to the new technology. About 140 newspaper editors participated in the survey. Increased focus on digital content has affected the traditional role of newsroom…