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Do Syndicated Columnists Have a Future?

Posted by Cliff on from the there's-always-weblogs dept.

DrMrLordX writes "With declining circulation numbers looming over the heads of major newspaper publishers, what fate awaits syndicated columnists? I am not syndicated, but I do write for a local independent paper with the ultimate goal of becoming successful (financially and otherwise) as a columnist. Every time I contemplate the possibility of seeking syndication, bleak future newspaper circulation forecasts make me question my own motives. Is it even possible to break into the editorial world with a shrinking reader base? Would it be better to get into socio-political blogging and rely on ad/referral revenues?"

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  1. The answer is ... by zappepcs · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yes, they have a future, just not a very bright one....

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  2. One question... by MarkusQ · · Score: 2, Funny
    Every time I contemplate the possibility of seeking syndication, bleak future newspaper circulation forecasts make me question my own motives.

    Why does it make you question your motives? Are you suspecting yourself of harboring self-destructive tendencies?

    --MarkusQ

  3. Re:Credibility by udderly · · Score: 3, Funny

    What? No cr3d|b|Lity? H0w kin u say that? U cant be sayin that sum an0nym0us pers0n on teh intarweb isnt a real jurnalist. GTG, m0m sez my macncheez is re4dy.