Find local news and stay in touch with what's happening in your area with your Online Newspaper

November 30, 2008

imgNational Public Radio (NPR) reported this year that,
"In the age of Internet media and 24/7 cable outlets, more than 20 million Americans still get a significant amount of their news from small-circulation daily and weekly newspapers. For many of these mom-and-pop papers, business is booming — so much so that hundreds of papers have been targeted by growing national chains."

Reported by NPR's Brian Mann, in an interview with John Strong, President of the Newspaper Association of America on All Things Considered, April 30, 2007.
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You don't need a degree to start and run a great local online newspaper. Many successful news

publishers have little or no background in journalism. Obviously, a lack of formal journalistic training or experience does not automatically make one a better reporter, writer or publisher. Still, you don't need a degree to start and run a great local newspaper. [ give a link to your posts or use only for a short story ]

Will it make me any money?

sidebar_imgs04There's the potential for making lots of money in the newspaper business. And some have grown up from almost nothing at all. You want to be very careful about your use of credit, your use of trade-offs or bartering. [ read more ]

The reasons for wanting to start a www newspaper are many

sidebar_imgs04Some people simply desire a business of their own. Others want to give their community better representation in the press. I started my newspaper because I wanted to help the people of my area communicate more effectively with each other. [ link or short story ]

You will need to go out and gather news and info about your area that is of interest to readers

This is the work of a reporter. Call and visit the local businesses, schools, governing agencies and community leaders. Get their stories, collecting news, notices, announcements. As you go, collect ads (and money) from advertisers. [ link or short story ]

If you do your job well, your online newspaper will help the good people of your area

to bring about many positive changes. You will encourage and uplift and warn and entertain your readers. You will know, in the end, that it was worth the effort and time and whatever challenges you face. [ link or short story ]

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Travel Guide - A yearly, monthly or quarterly guide to the special attractions and dining, etc. in your area.


This can be a nice source of extra income if you are not ready to begin a newspaper, magazine etc. Of course, a travel guide can also be great way to supplement your newspaper publishing business. [ link or short story ]
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Topical Magazine - You can start a magazine about anything.


It could be newsy, almost like a newspaper in covering local events and issues. It could be specialized, highlighting locals arts and crafts, local commerce, local restaurants and shopping malls, or whatever. [ link or short story ]
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Community News - This is actually a newspaper or magazine that simply centers on one small part of town.


It may focus on the news and events of downtown, of the inner city, or of a west side, east side, north side, or suburban area. [ link or short story ]
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Entertainment Guide - A publication dedicated to "what to do" in town will get plenty of attention if it covers the topic well.


Don't just home in on your ideas of entertainment. Get information on local theatre, dining, special shows, museum activities, seminars and conferences, sports, outdoor and indoor events, annual events, special openings and exhibits, and even business and commercial anniversaries that are open to the public. [ link or short story ]

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