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Guest Articles & Opinion Column
Sherman CT News aggressively pursues civic accountability. We fiercely believe top-tier local journalism demands your authentic voice. You live here and work here and you definitely pay taxes here. We want you fighting in the journalistic trenches alongside us.
Perhaps you unearthed a forgotten historical scandal. Maybe you simply attended a fiery town meeting or hold strong opinions on municipal governance. We eagerly want your perspective on the public record. Review our strict submission guidelines below before sending your dispatches to the newsroom.
1. Guest Articles & Local Features
We enthusiastically welcome freelance reporting from sharp Sherman residents. Submit your work right here if you investigated a shady local issue. We also publish vivid coverage of community events and brilliant historical deep-dives.
- What we demand: We crave well-researched and highly objective writing. Your timely dispatches must profoundly matter to the broader Sherman community.
- Sourcing the truth: Always bring the receipts. Please include direct links or attach primary documents if you cite town budgets or official legal statutes.
2. Opinion Pieces & Letters to the Editor
Your voice absolutely matters in this fight. Our opinion section serves as an open battlefield for fierce community debate. Unleash your unique perspective on municipal projects or bloated town spending.
- Crafting a lethal Op-Ed: Every strong opinion piece naturally takes a definitive stance. However the most persuasive arguments always stay deeply grounded in objective reality. State your case clearly but you must back it up with verifiable public data.
- Maintaining civic decency: We strongly encourage passionate debate. We absolutely love holding elected officials accountable but we never publish baseless rumors. Attack the broken policy or the fuzzy math instead of assassinating someone's personal character.
Editorial Policies & Disclaimers
We fiercely protect our journalistic integrity at Sherman CT News. All public submissions remain strictly subject to these non-negotiable editorial policies:
- The Editing Pen: We reserve the absolute right to edit all submissions. We will ruthlessly polish your grammar and formatting for maximum clarity. We also edit aggressively to ensure the piece meets our rigorous standards and we strip away any libelous liability.
- The Final Verdict: Submitting a draft never guarantees publication. Sherman CT News fully reserves the right to reject or unpublish any guest article. The managing editor exercises sole discretion over the final publication calendar.
- Your Own Words: Published opinion pieces reflect the sole views of the individual author. They do not necessarily represent the official endorsements or opinions of the Sherman CT News editorial staff.
- No Hiding in Shadows: We outright refuse to publish anonymous open letters. Every submission must proudly display your real first and last name. We will publish your identity alongside the piece but your private contact information remains strictly confidential.
Submit Your Piece
Are you finally ready to share your voice? Use the secure form below to upload your text documents and vital public records. You can always pitch your brilliant ideas directly to the editor before you write: managingeditor@shermanct.com.