Writing for your local newsletter may seem like a daunting task. Many people find the thought of writing for an audience akin to speaking in front of a group of people or cuddling up with a spider in their bed. In reality, writing an article is a very easy thing to do and not as scary as you might think. Knowing the basics of writing and why your Chronicler is always looking for submissions can help alleviate some of the fear you might experience while sitting down with pen and paper trying to formulate an idea.