How to Become a Newspaper Columnist

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Tips for Landing Your Own Newspaper Column | WritersDigest.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Rich Bush | permalink
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Getting your own regular column with a newspaper today is as difficult as it is rewarding. The competition for landing these coveted spots is steadily increasing as the circulation of many dailies continues to shrink. Award-winning columnist Cynthia G. La Ferle offers advice and encouragement for writers struggling to break into this golden market.

For further reading: http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-genre/articles-freelance/tips_for_landing_your_own_newspaper_column ^[1]

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How to Write a Newspaper Column More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Wagewar | permalink
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Writing a newspaper column is the bread and butter of many journalists. While it may seem straightforward, there are a lot of important things to remember when producing a column that isn't all just about the writing itself. Maintaining...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Newspaper-Column ^[2]

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How to Become a Newspaper Columnist | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Steven Kotowski | permalink
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Are you a journalist? Do you dream of having your very own steady column? I have accomplished that dream and below are steps to reach that dream for yourself.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2141759_become-columnist-newspaper.html ^[3]

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How to Become a Columnist More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jim Batchelder | permalink
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NSNC sometimes receives inquires from aspiring columnists about how to be a columnist. This answer covers it for almost anyone interested. ------EMAIL----- From: Jameson Date: May 6, 2010 8:06 AM S...

For further reading: http://www.columnists.com/2010/05/how-to-become-a-columnist/ ^[4]

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1. http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-genre/articles-freelance/tips_for_landing_your_own_newspaper_column

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Newspaper-Column

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_2141759_become-columnist-newspaper.html

4. http://www.columnists.com/2010/05/how-to-become-a-columnist/