you, the columnist This column originally was published in the March 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Dave Lieber Columnist, The Dallas Morning News I keep tellin’ my columnist friends: YA GOTTA GO BIG! 2014 can’t be the play-it-safe year for you, the columnist. More…
This column originally was published in the March 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Bill Ervolino Contest Chair National Society of Newspaper Columnists Contest deadlines are looming — and NSNC’s has been extended to April 1, thank goodness — and I know that, any day now,…
Attention, members of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, have we got a newsletter for you! The February 2014 edition of The Columnist features: “Tips on Contest Entries.” NSNC Contest Chair Bill Ervolino uses his own experience in sharing what he’s learned about choosing which column samples to submit. “Short Takes, a Tall Order.” NSNC…
This column originally was published in the February 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Bill Ervolino Contest Chair National Society of Newspaper Columnists Alas, it’s too late to enter most of those other competitions. The Grammys and Golden Globes are over and done with, and…
Art of Column Writing This column originally was published in the February 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Suzette Martinez Standring 2004-06 President National Society of Newspaper Columnists With a 40-plus year career Michael Rue Masterson offers daunting advice: Be relentless in telling the truth.…
NSNC 38th Annual Conference, June 26-29, 2014, Washington, D.C. Registration is open for the 38th annual conference of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Thursday night, June 26, through Sunday noon, June 29, 2014.* It will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel in the District of Columbia. We welcome columnists and bloggers from novices…
Jeff Zaslow College Columnist Award Contest A letter from Joel Brinkley, NSNC Education Chair Hello everyone. I am writing to encourage college writers to enter our 16th annual contest for columnists at collegiate newspapers. Each year, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation sponsors a contest for columnists at collegiate newspapers. First prize is…
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists is holding its 39th annual conference June 25-28, 2015, in Indianapolis, with a theme of “Black & White and Read All Over.” The registration fee includes seven meals! Member rate By May 31 – $299 (click button below) After May 31 – $349 Guest of member rate By May…
President’s Message This column originally was published in the February 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Eric Heyl President National Society of Newspaper Columnists The NSNC Conference Speaker Recruitment Center is a constant hub of activity. You don’t know that, of course, because you’ve never…
President’s Message This column was originally published in the January 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Eric Heyl President National Society of Newspaper Columnists Admit it. The question lingered in the back of your mind. As you sang “Auld Lange Syne,” as the lampshade threatened…
you, the columnist This column was originally published in the January 2014 edition of The Columnist, the members’ newsletter of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. By Dave Lieber Columnist, The Dallas Morning News You, the columnist, are your own marketing department. If you don’t market yourself, no one else will. But how? Facebook, Twitter,…
The well-regarded annual contest of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists is open! We’ll have further announcements later in the winter, mainly to serve as reminders to get your three samples per category over to NSNC headquarters, but know that our deadline this year is: Saturday, March 15, midnight Pacific Update: Deadline extended to Tuesday,…
Nominations are being accepted for the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award, presented annually by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists to recognize a writer whose work has positively affected readers’ lives and produced tangible humanitarian benefits. Click on these links for a history of the award and an annotated list of winners with biographies may be…
Opinion By Suzette Martinez Standring 2004-06 President National Society of Newspaper Columnists Let’s talk about needless savagery that poses as column writing. On a seesaw of best and worst, columnist Kathleen Parker of The Washington Post is a fulcrum. Hamilton Nolan of the Gawker lists her as one of “The Least Important Writers of 2013.”…
With the 2014 column contest of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists now open — see 2014 Contest Rules for details — writers interested in submitting three pieces they published or posted in 2013 might find it helpful to see what the previous winners did. Following are PDFs or links to the winning columns of…
These are the rules for the 2014 column contest, covering columns published in the 2013 calendar year. First place in each category will receive $300, second place $200 and third place $100, in addition to certificates suitable for framing. Honorable mentions receive certificates. Deadline for entries is Saturday, March 15, 2014, midnight Pacific. Update: Deadline…
Entering the 2014 NSNC Column Contest requires two steps: Completing the entry form and payment. Each has convenient options. The 2014 Contest Entry Form is available in two versions — PDF or Word (2014 Contest Entry Form PDF / 2014 Contest Entry Form MS Word) — which you can print, fill out and postal-mail to…
