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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

Upcoming Webinar: Presented by Google and NSNC – AI Tools for News

Join NSNC and Google at 7 p.m. EST on Jan. 21 for “AI Tools for News” webinar. Topic: AI Tools for News  Description: Whether it’s helping reporters sort through thousands of documents, or enabling people to access information in their own language, AI opens up new opportunities that could significantly improve billions of lives. Google’s…

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Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings”

Attendees will hear information and tips on how columnists can use AI in column writing. When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings” When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 Cost: $25-$35 or by donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-tools-fresh-stories-ai-tools-for-columnists-with-meredith-cummings-tickets-1892669769229?aff=oddtdtcreator Description: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists…

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Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings”

Attendees will hear information and tips on how columnists can use AI in column writing. When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings” When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 Cost: $25-$35 or by donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-tools-fresh-stories-ai-tools-for-columnists-with-meredith-cummings-tickets-1892669769229?aff=oddtdtcreator Description: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists…

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NSNC has Lost a Great Friend Robert L. Haught

By Suzette Standring The NSNC lost a great friend, Robert L. Haught, when he passed on October 11, 2025.  He was at the helm of significant events and milestones for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. I first met Bob when he chaired the 2000 Washington D.C. conference, and all were wowed by the speakers…

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