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WEST SIDE RAG IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS

October 20, 2015 | 9:45 AM - Updated on January 8, 2022 | 4:49 PM
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Fun fact: Founding father Benjamin Rush wrote for the Rag in the 18th century, back when it was literally printed on rags and mostly covered farming techniques. Painting by Charles Wilson Peale.

There are so many intriguing stories on the Upper West Side right now, and too few people to write them. So we’re looking for writers. We can assign the stories, or you can pitch us. Some stories involve attending and reporting on meetings — those may take just a couple of hours. Others involve a little more legwork.

Importantly, West Side Rag pays for stories, and we’ve worked with people who have varying levels of experience. If you’re interested, email westsiderag at gmail dot com with the subject line “I’m a writer, I swear!”

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Sharon Wagner
Sharon Wagner
9 years ago

I wrote for two dance publications for many years doing interviews with prominent performers. I would be interested in doing interviews with performing artists who live on the west side.

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Evelyn Levine
Evelyn Levine
9 years ago

I do not have a website — but I have written for blogs and websites — most recently the the e-newsletter/blog on the UWS — JCC programs for older adults/retirees (Engage Program). In the past, I have written about education and for Training and Development and e-learning sites.

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Judy Katz
Judy Katz
9 years ago

I am a very successful writer with a thriving ghostwriting business: 40 books to my credit so far and more in the works. I also write bylined articles, wire stories, news releases, speeches and much much more. I love the RAG and read it the minute it comes in. I have lived on the UWS for 31 years…so yes, let’s talk.

Judy Katz

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dannyboy
dannyboy
9 years ago

Can anyone write a gossip column? That would be much appreciated.

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Ann Fraser
Ann Fraser
9 years ago

I am currently Lifestyle Editor for Zealnyc.com. I live on the Upper West Side, and, you are right, there are a million stories to tell.

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M
9 years ago

Funny… the first three responders may consider themselves writers, but they’re surely not readers. The post clearly says to email your pitch, as opposed to posting about yourselves here in the public comment section.

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BL
BL
9 years ago

OK, some of you who have posted may be writers, but it seems like you can’t read! 😉

WSR asked you to write to their gmail address (in the article above) not post your qualifications!

So, Sharon, Evelyn, and Judy — it looks like you did not pass the first round of interviews!

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Tsadik Kaplan
Tsadik Kaplan
9 years ago

I am the author of Jewish Antiques: From Menorahs To Seltzer Bottles (Schiffer Publishing, 2014). I’m an UWS resident, I’ll write for ya…

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Tony Rubino
Tony Rubino
9 years ago

I’d love to do some fun observational stories. I live at 93rd and West End and have extensive experience as a writer, artist, cartoonist, and writer with a fun humorous slant. Let me know if you are interested. I’d love to to an observational column for you guys with illustrations. LMK!
Tony Rubino

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Tony Rubino
Tony Rubino
9 years ago

Did I say “writer” twice? Well, I like to write so lets say I did that on purpose. Yeah, let’s go with that.
Peace,
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