Enter the 2025 NSNC Columnist Contest

Join NSNC in Celebrating Sunshine Week on March 16-22

Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

Join NSNC and Reap the Benefits!

Enter the 2025 NSNC Columnist Contest

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Annual Columnist Contest. The contest will officially kick off on January 15 and run through April 15, 2025. To enter the contest, click go to https://nsnc.submittable.com/submit

Join NSNC in Celebrating Sunshine Week on March 16-22

Sunshine Week, March 16-22 is an annual event in March that highlights the importance of public records and open government. NSNC supports and celebrates Sunshine Week Here's a list of upcoming events: https://sunshineweek.org/events-calendar/.

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

Join NSNC and Reap the Benefits!

We are excited for What’s in-store for NSNC members this year. We just launched the 2025 NSNC Annual Columnist Contest, so you’ll want to be sure your membership is up-to-date. Also, if you have ideas, suggestions, etc., please share them with our President Meredith Cummings at meredithcummings@gmail.com or Executive Director Ginny McCabe at nsncdirector@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of NSNC!

Register for ‘The Virtual Erma: Stories of Our Lives Featuring Anne Lamott’

The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop is bringing writers together for a special daylong virtual event, “The Virtual Erma: Stories of Our Lives Featuring Anne Lamott,” on Saturday, April 5. The day includes five live, interactive writing workshops, plus an exclusive, pre-recorded keynote from the legendary Anne Lamott. Early bird rate: $109 until March 15. For more information and to…

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Student Press Law Center to host Op-Ed Boot Camp

Student Press Law Center to host Op-Ed Boot Camp on Wed., Feb 5 at 7 p.m. EST Description: Op-eds are one great way to raise awareness about issues affecting student journalists in your state or community. Join this boot camp to take your op-ed writing and pitching skills to the next level by learning from Pratika…

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10 Things You Can Do for Student Press Freedom

Think Local. Learn about the State of Student Press Freedom Where You Live, and what student journalism looks like in your community.  Get Involved with New Voices. Join the student-powered nonpartisan grassroots movement to protect student press freedom with state laws.  Talk with your school. Whether your state has a New Voices law or not, your district policies can help protect you. Learn…

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Two of Allia Zobel Nolan’s Books are Finalists in the Zibby Book Awards

Allia Zobel Nolan has a new book out “Why Can’t My Brother Be More Like My Cat?,” which has been nominated as a finalist for a Zibby Book Award in the “Best Book For An Animal Lover” category. The book also has fun art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish. Additionally, Allia’s book, “Harriet Hurry-Up…

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