I was searching through different blog resources the other day and I came across an excellent online community that I felt I should share with you all.  The Blogger News Network is a not for profit blogging and news community that I recently applied to and was accepted.  BNN (as it is known) registers upwards of 100,000 hits a month, and is a collection of writings by the contributing authors who apply to write for the website.  The blog focuses on news, and is successful enough to be indexed by Google News.  Anyone is able to write for the site, but you must submit a writing sample.  Once the writing sample is approved, you are able to post articles on the website that are first reviewed by the editors for quality.  Once you have posted a few articles, you are given full membership and allowed to post about anything news related or editorial related.  While this may seem like a chaotic system, it works incredibly well.  The average post on the site attracts 100-200 views and it can help you to gain enormous exposure by getting your work out in front of hundreds of thousands of readers.  You are allowed to place a link to your own blog in your posts, usually with your signature.  You also retain ownership of your writings, and can post them on your blog or anywhere else, since BNN is just an index. 

While all of the above has been done before, the BNN implements some interesting aspects into its daily operations.  First off, all revenue made by the site through advertising is shared with its writers.  The going rate is currently about 30 cents a post, which is small change, but it is the principle that is fascinating.  With over 100 writers, revenue sharing on this scale is unheard of, and its a really thoughtful gesture on the part of the Robert Hayes, the founder.  Another awesome opportunity is their review program.  BNN manages to get its hands on tons of new books and CD’s and distributes them to their reviewers free of charge.  I happen to love reading, and I immediately plan to take advantage of this opportunity. 

Overall, the BNN is all about class.  It has strict guidelines about personal attacks, respecting others views, and maintaining its objective reporting practices.  While editorials can express view points, the bulk of the articles must stay moderate.  The site looks to avoid passionate posts in favor of remaining a respected avenue for the aspiring journalist.  I know many bloggers out there who are excellent writers, and have a level head on their shoulders.  I hope that some of them will take a look at this community and opt to become an active contributer.  It allows you to reach more readers than most of our blogs will ever bring in, and may help build your reputation as an excellent writer.   For more information, check the site for its guidelines, but also email the editor for the automated response it will give you.  This email contains a great deal of information about all aspects of the site.  Also, remember to look for me writing under the pen name “J.Klein”.

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