How to Become a Newspaper Columnist

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Tip 1 - Tips for Landing Your Own Newspaper Column | WritersDigest.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rich Bush | permalink

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.

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Tip 2 - How to Write a Newspaper Column

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Wagewar | permalink

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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Tip 3 - How to Become a Newspaper Columnist | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steven Kotowski | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - How to Become a Columnist

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim Batchelder | permalink

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...

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