Want To Post On The Boulder Patch? It's Easy As 1-2-3

Step 3: Get noticed

Patch has long been teaming up with locals motivated to highlight the people, places, events and stories that make their communities unique. And now it's easier than ever to get your voice on Patch.

So whether you're a writer interested in becoming a contributing writer on our site or you're passionate about sharing events for your local nonprofit, here's how to start posting on Patch.

Step 1: Sign up

If you already have an account, great! Sign in.

If you need an account, apply for one for free here on any device. Connect with Facebook to make your account setup super speedy, or fill in your information to get your new Patch login created. You'll receive an email once your account is approved.

Why do we make you apply? We want to make sure your great, local content isn't overwhelmed by non-local content — or worse, spam. So we ask users to apply to make sure you're real, and real local.

Step 2: Get posting

Once you are logged in, you're ready to post on Patch. Here are your options:
Write an article

1. Click "Write an Article" in the top toolbar by clicking in the upper left
2. Choose your Patch: Enter your town name or zip code.
3. Choose your topic: The bulletin board is for local news, announcements, opinions and lost pet notices while deals & classifieds is for local sellers
4. Add an article headline and brief description of your story
5. Drop in an awesome photo
6. Write the story you'd like to share with your community
7. Click 'Post Now' and check it out on Patch

Post an event

1. Click "Post an Event" in the top toolbar by clicking in the upper left
2. Choose your Patch: Enter your town name or zip code
3. Enter an event title that describes what the event is
4. Add the date and time for the event
5. Add an eye-catching photo
6. Share details about the event and specific information you'd like attendees to know
7. Write the event address in the specific fields
8. Include a website that users can go to for more information about the event
9. Click "Post Now" and see your event on the Patch calendar

Step 3: Get noticed

Schools, local governments, park districts, clubs, sports teams and tons of inspiring individuals post on Patch every day. And when a new Patcher starts posting awesome content on the reg, our local editors know.

They're constantly on the lookout for future Patch Contributors and Patch Contributing Writers, so if you write something awesome, send it to them! Just click or tap the title of your post in your Patch account, copy the URL and email away. That's the best way to get on our radar.

Welcome aboard, Patcher. We're excited to see what you have to say.

By Rick Uldricks, Patch National Staff

If you have any questions or need help registering or using MyPatch, send an email to moderation@patch.com

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