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!

Register for Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop 2022 – Deadline Oct. 1

Take a look this spectacular slate of speakers! Seats are still available for the in-person Oct. 20-22 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.* Register here. The 2022 workshop will feature New York Times’ bestselling authors, Saturday Night Live legends, Emmy Award winners, Thurber Prize winners, a Moth GrandSLAM winner, the author of the Bible (The New Comedy Bible, that is), screenwriters and a…

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Meet New NSNC Executive Director, Ginny McCabe

Dear NSNC Family, I’d like to take a moment to say hello and let you know how excited I am to serve with you as part of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. It’s quite an honor and a privilege to be named as the organization’s new executive director. I look forward to what’s ahead…

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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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