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 Friday, April 30. Write Team columns are published in The Times and NewsTribune.
The Write Team also is approaching a milestone anniversary. Fall 2001 marked the first Write Team at the Daily Times in Ottawa. During the past year, the team has grown to include members from the NewsTribune coverage area, with columns running in both The Times and NewsTrib.
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 April 30, 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). Also include ideas for future columns, to tsloup@shawmedia.com.