Tips for Landing Your Own Newspaper Column | WritersDigest.com: "Personal columns run in the lifestyle section, or occasionally sneak into the metro pages. Anything from quirky human relationships to local pollution issues is grist for the personal columnist’s mill. These columns rely heavily on the unique voice and adventures of the writer. (See “Ever So Humble” for more on writing a personal column.)
When choosing your own topics for any type of column, aim for universal appeal but anchor your wisdom with precise detail. I’ve learned that I can’t please everyone, of course, but while I’m proofreading my columns, I always ask myself: Is this information helpful or useful? Is this something my readers can relate to?"
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