Your voice matters, apply for the Write Team

For those who like to write, make a note of this deadline.

We are accepting applications for the next round of Write Team members through Wednesday, Oct. 21. Write Team columns are published in The Times and NewsTribune.

We strive to include lots of local voices on our opinion page. And every six months, we rotate in new Write Team members to be some of those local voices. While we’re sad to say goodbye to our current Write Team, whose term ends Oct. 29, we’re excited to see a new crop of applications.

We believe everyone has stories to tell. You have opinions. You have observations. And believe us, while people may not always agree with you, they enjoy reading local voices.

Still nervous about applying? We’re more than happy to answer your questions. Feel free to email Regional Editor Tammie Sloup at tsloup@shawmedia.com.

While we always enjoy having some of our “regulars” rejoin the team, we’re always looking for new voices.

The Write Team consists of local residents who write columns every other week for six months. Professional writing experience is not needed. We just ask that you have a passion for words.

To apply, email a short bio about yourself, your city of residence, and why you like to write, and one or two sample columns (500 to 550 words). Ideas for future columns, to tsloup@shawmedia.com.