Bloomfield Patch: How To Submit Tips, Post Articles/Events

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Got something to say? Want to share one of your passions? Interested in reporting local news? Here's how to do it on Patch. Follow up on your efforts at the Patch Bloomfield Facebook page.

HOW TO SUBMIT NEWS TIPS AND PRESS RELEASES

News tips and press releases can be sent to your local Patch editor. Click here for a quick tutorial on what to include in a press release.

Send all tips/releases for Bloomfield, NJ to Eric.Kiefer@patch.com

• Including small attachments is fine, but PLEASE include all important information directly in the body of your email (so it can be easily "cut and pasted"). Format the press release just like any "regular" news article you see on your local Patch.
• Include a single, high-quality photo or image (preferred format is a .jpg). Tell us who we should credit for the photo (you must own the rights or have permission).
• Please note that due to high volumes of submissions, it's not always possible to publish all releases or respond individually… but we try our best!

HOW TO POST YOUR OWN ARTICLES AND EVENT LISTINGS

More of a take-charge personality? Here's how to make your own posts on our Bulletin Board or Events sections!

Step 1: Sign up

If you already have an account, great! Sign in. If not, 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 or tap the + Article button
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 or tap the + Event button
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.

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

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