Blogging Made Simple on Patch

Last year Patch introduced a way to bring more voices to our sites: blogging as a local voice.

We've made it easier to get involved in Swampscott Patch's Local Voices.

How easy is it?

We've changed the way blogging works to make it easier for you to start blogging right away.

All you have to do to get started is visit our blogging page and click "Post on Patch." From there, let your typing fingers tap and when you're done writing and have saved your work, hit submit!

Why should I blog?

Patch is more than a news site. It is a free place to post upcoming events. It's an online conversation about the community. But to keep the conversation going, we need your voice!

You may be asking yourself, "What would I even write about?"

Well, the answer is, anything! A blog offers the opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, advice, and tips, get your name out to the community, get info about your local group out to the community, and so much more.

My neighbors are blogging? What are they saying?

•  was one of our first if not the first bloggers on Patch. Steve often blogs on issues related to fairness, right and wrong. Here is a recent blog about . 
• is a Swampscott High School graduate and fashion merchandising student at Marian Court College. She blogs about all thing fashion. Here's a terrific one from today on a . 
• Swampscott resident has blogged some striking photos including one onin Swampscott tree. 
• gives from her kitchen and other people's kitchens.
•  keeps the community informed about the latest information on recycling in town.
• brings us
• brings us news .
• brings us information from the local Republican committee and brought us information on his campaign f0r the Board of Health including a to the victor in that race.

Recently we have signed up a slew of bloggers and will be looking to bring more and more aboard. We have John Tierney, MassRides, Hope for Creativity, the Essex Heritage Trail, Northeast Animal Shelter and others.

Is blogging on Patch right for me?

Blogging on Patch is perfect for anyone who has ties to the community. More specifically, you may be perfect for blogging if you can answer yes to any of the following questions:

• Do you have a passion for everything local, from supporting downtown businesses to promoting community events?
• Are you passionate about issues in Bristol and Warren?
• Are you a craftsman, artist, business owner or hobbyist who can share do-it-yourself tips?
• Do you have strong opinions about local government or are the first one to stand up for what you think is right in our school system?
• Can you just make us all laugh?

Even if you answered no to any of the above questions and you just want a platform to have your voice heard, Swampscott Patch's Local Voices platform is the place for you!

Ready to take the leap? Get started with blogging on Swampscott Patch. Still want more information? Email terry.date@patch.com!

Note: You write what you want to say when you want to say it. Do it on your schedule, whether that's posting multiple entries per day or a couple times a month. And Patch won't own what you post, so you can repost your entries to your other blogs!