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Join or Renew Your NSNC Membership

Welcome! 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 National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Join us at https://www.columnists.com/join-or-renew-membership/.

Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization [501(c)3] devoted to the education and training of new and experienced columnists everywhere. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NSNCEdFnd

Congratulations to Garret Mathews on his retirement!

Congratulations to Garret Mathews, 73, who has retired from writing the Metro column for the Courier & Press in Evansville, Indiana. Mathews started his newspaper career in 1972 at the Bluefield, W. Va., Daily Telegraph and moved to the Midwest in 1987. He has penned more than 6,000 columns on every subject from murderers and…

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NSNC Member Mary C. Curtis Receives NABJ Honor

Mary C. Curtis recently received the National Association of Black Journalists “Salute to Excellence” award for Roll Call columns at the 2022 NABJ/NAHJ Convention in Las Vegas. Thanks Mary, for all you do! Congratulations!

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Attention NSNC Members!

NSNC members are invited to try Authory. With this special invitation, you will receive 30 percent off of the monthly and/or yearly plan. To sign up, or for more info., go to authory.com/NSNC  Those interested in finding out more about Authory will want to join us for an informational Zoom meeting with Eric Hauch, Founder…

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Happy Ernie Pyle Day!

Each year, the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation celebrates National Ernie Pyle Day on August 3rd, Ernie’s birthday to honor his outstanding achievements and expertise in journalism. To celebrate this year, please enjoy our 2022 Tribute Video!

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Share Your Conference Memories and Highlights

NSNC Family,Hope everyone is doing well and having a great summer! For those of us that were able to attend, we had an amazing conference in Birmingham last month. The 2022 conference was packed with outstanding programming, fellowship, networking, and so much more! Drop one of your favorite highlights or memories in the comments, so…

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