Something called the
Sacramento Press ["We are a for profit business, but we consider ourselves a public trust"] wants to downhold by eliminating those pesky costs for paper, delivery [all that gasoline!] and labor. So all you budding Richard Harding Davises out there can become "community contributors," and that apparently means contributing time and effort you won't be paid for. However, this
perk is offered:
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So you've read the Writing Guidelines, you've written your article, and you're ready to share your story with The Sacramento Press. Now it's time to get technical (it's not too difficult, I swear).
Just follow these steps to join:
Sign up for the low, low price of $0 by clicking the "Sign up" button at the top of the page on SacramentoPress.com
Before posting, say "hi" to our copy editors! Send a draft of your story to
journalism@sacramentopress.com by 6:00 p.m. One of our wonderful copy editors will proofread your piece for spelling and grammar, and to ensure it abides by Associated Press guidelines. Your edited draft will be returned to you that same day, ready to publish.
No word on whether the wonderful copy editors are paid, either.