Tell It Like It Is! Blog On Reading-North Reading Patch

Get involved in Reading-North Reading Patch's Local Voices, and let your opinion and thoughts be heard.

How easy is it?

At Patch, we're devoted to finding ways to make your life as easy as possible. So 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." Once you're done writing and have saved your work, hit submit. It's that easy.

Why should I blog?

Patch is more than a news site. It is a free place to post upcoming events and 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.

Other people in town are blogging? What are they saying?

• Helena Minton, Director of the Flint Memorial Library blogs about upcoming events, books of the month and more of your favorite things.
• Julia Whitney Robarts, Dietician and her favorite . Check in with her when you don't know what to cook for dinner.
• Erin Calvo-Bacci, Owner of the blogs about , marketing and . 
• Brian Kimerer, Reading resident since 1978, writes art events.
• Lynne Clemens, Director of North Reading Parks and Recreation uses her Patch blog to on .
• Patty Barr, Lots of Love Cat Rescue volunteer posts information about .
• Karen Gately Herrick, broker and realtor in Reading blogs about .

That is not all! We have plenty of other bloggers on Patch! Check it out on our Local Voices page.

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 Reading or North Reading?
• 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 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, Reading-North Reading Patch's Local Voices platform is the place for you!

Ready to take the leap? Get started today! Still want more information? Email ashley.troutman@patch.com!