Become a Content Contributor

Have you written something funny, serious, or reflective? How about poetry or a memoir?

Since we began Boom in 2016, we’ve been privileged to print some wonderful writing from our readers.

Please read some of these previous submissions and you’ll see the type of writing we like. It’s often touching, amusing, or thoughtful.

We’d like to have more so we’re inviting you to submit to the Boomers Write pages, which are published either in print or online, and sometimes both.

Writer must be aged 50+
Essays: 500 to about 1,000 words; Poems: any length
Upload a word document. Include your name and email/phone number on the submission.
Provide a title.
Check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation although we will proofread and edit for clarity.
Provide a brief biography and casual photo (can be cell phone)
This is an ongoing feature so there are opportunities to submit throughout the year.
No political commentary
Agree to our writers terms and conditions.

Profile subject must be a Baby Boomer (born 1946 or after)
500-1,000 words
Must conform to standards of narrative writing structure and AP Style.
Useful resources: Tips on Writing a Good Feature Article and Inverted Pyramid Writing Structure
Submit as a Word document in Times New Roman 12 pt. font, single spaced.

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