The short answer is yes.

New Glarus 360 is interested in hearing from people who want to help tell the story of this community. That can take many forms, from sports reporting and school coverage to opinion writing, church news, organizational updates, feature stories, photo essays and more. Community journalism works best when more people take part, especially those who know a subject, organization or corner of local life especially well.

Before getting too far into a story, though, we do ask prospective contributors to reach out first. A quick email to editor@newglarus360.com with a few lines about who you are and what you would like to cover is the best place to start. That helps avoid duplication, gives us a chance to talk through the idea, and makes sure the story is a good fit for New Glarus 360 before anyone spends too much time on it.

Who can contribute?

New Glarus 360 is open to a wide range of contributors. That may include local residents, students, parents, alumni, photographers, videographers, artists, organization leaders, church representatives, business owners, coaches, volunteers and others with a strong connection to the community or a story worth telling. Some contributors may write once. Others may send in updates from time to time. A few may become regular contributors.

Will you publish my press releases?

Yes and no.

Please send us your press releases, but New Glarus 360 does not typically publish press verbatim. It will, however, publish the nuggets of news in them. That means a press release, announcement or organization's update may lead to a story on New Glarus 360, but it will usually be rewritten into an article that fits standard news style, follows the publication’s voice and reads like news rather than public relations copy.

In some cases, New Glarus 360 may reach back out for additional details, clarification or quotes before publishing a story. The goal is not simply to repost what was sent in. The goal is to turn that information into something stronger, more readable and more consistent with the standards of a local news publication.

Can organizations submit their own news?

Definitely. Local organizations, churches, nonprofits, clubs and community groups are welcome to share news and information with New Glarus 360. That might include upcoming events, leadership changes, project updates, awards, fundraisers, milestones or other news of local interest. Still, submissions should not be viewed as guaranteed publication, and they may be edited to better fit the publication and its audience.

Can students contribute?

Yes. Students are welcome to contribute, especially when it comes to school news, arts, activities, sports, student life and opinion writing. Student voices can bring an important perspective to community coverage, and New Glarus 360 would like to make room for that where possible.

Can photographers, videographers and artists contribute?

Yes. Not every contribution has to be a traditional written article. Strong community journalism can also take the form of photographs, video, artwork and other visual storytelling. In some cases, a contributor may submit images with captions instead of a full-length story.

Do contributors get paid?

At this time, contributors are not paid. That said, there may be perks along the way, and it is possible that some contributors may be paid in some way in the future as New Glarus 360 continues to grow. For now, contributing is best understood as a way to help strengthen local journalism, share stories that matter and be part of something community-focused.

Will New Glarus 360 edit my work?

Likely, yes. In many cases the edits will be minor, though.

Like any publication, New Glarus 360 aims for a reasonably consistent voice and standard. One way it does that is by relying on the AP Stylebook and basic journalism writing principles. Contributors do not need to know those things in detail before reaching out. The point is not to burden people with rules. The point is to make stories clear, fair, readable and consistent for readers.

Because of that, New Glarus 360 reserves the right to edit submitted work for clarity, brevity, grammar, structure and style. In many cases, that may simply mean tightening a sentence, smoothing out the flow, correcting wording or bringing a piece closer to AP style. This applies most strongly to news-oriented stories and community reporting. It applies somewhat less to feature stories, letters to the editor and guest columns, where more individual voice may be preserved.

Contributors will have the chance to see those changes before a story is published. The goal is not to take away someone’s voice, but to make sure the final version is as strong, accurate and readable as possible.

Can people write anonymously?

No. New Glarus 360 does not accept anonymous writing for publication. Readers should know who is writing (or editing, if using AI tools). Transparency matters. That is especially true for opinion pieces, guest columns and community reporting. People who contribute should be comfortable attaching their name to their work.

Will people mentioned in a story get to review it?

Yes. Anyone written about or quoted in an article will have a chance to review the work before it is published. That helps catch errors, confirm details and make sure the final story is fair. It does not mean subjects control the article, but it does mean New Glarus 360 wants people to have the opportunity to see how they are being represented.

What should I do if I have an idea?

The best first step is to send a note to editor@newglarus360.com. Tell us who you are, what you would like to write or contribute, and why you think it would be a good fit for New Glarus 360. It does not need to be formal. A simple email is enough to start the conversation and help us decide together whether the idea makes sense for the publication.

Community journalism does not only belong to professional reporters. Some of the most valuable stories come from people who are close to a school, church, team, business, nonprofit, neighborhood or local tradition and who want to share something worth knowing. New Glarus 360 wants to make room for those voices while also maintaining the editorial standards readers count on.

If you are interested in contributing, email editor@newglarus360.com before you begin. We would be glad to hear from you and talk about whether your idea may be a fit.

– Want to write, photograph, film or create for New Glarus 360? Email editor@newglarus360.com and tell us what you would like to contribute.

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