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Tell It Like It Is! Blog On Marina del Rey Patch

We know you have something to say, so join the conversation on Patch and share it!

In 2011 Patch rolled out a new platform for members of the community to be heard. Now, we're making it even easier to get involved in Marina del Rey Patch's Local Voices.

How easy is it?

At Patch, we're devoted to finding ways to make your life as ridiculously easy as possible. So we've changed the way blogging works to make it easier for you to start blogging right away.

All you have to do to get started is visit our blogging page and click "Post on Patch." From there, let your typing fingers run rampant (but coherently, please) and when you're done writing and have saved your work, hit submit!

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Why should I blog?

Patch is more than a news site. It is a free place to post upcoming events. It's an online conversation about the community. But to keep the conversation going, we need your voice!

You may be asking yourself, "What would I even write about?"

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Well, the answer is, anything! A blog offers the opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, advice, and tips, get your name out to the community, get info about your local group out to the community, and so much more.

My neighbors are blogging? What are they saying?

See here who from Marina del Rey and the surrounding area are blogging on this Patch.

Is blogging on Patch right for me?

Blogging on Patch is perfect for anyone who has ties to the community. More specifically, you may be perfect for blogging if you can answer yes to any of the following questions:

  • Do you have a passion for everything local, from supporting local businesses to promoting community events?
  • Are you passionate about issues in Marina del Rey and greater Los Angeles?
  • Are you a craftsman, artist, business owner or hobbyist who can share do-it-yourself tips? Are you a fashion expert, film critic, pet lover, educator, scientist, financial advisor, lawyer or real estate broker? In other words, if you're a local expert in your field, want to share your wisdom with others on Patch?
  • Are you a nutritionist, athlete or trainer who can give us ideas staying fit and living healthy lives?
  • Do you have strong opinions about local government or are the first one to stand up for what you think is right in our school system?
  • Can you just make us all laugh?

Even if you answered no to any of the above questions and you just want a platform to have your voice heard, Marina del Rey Patch's Local Voices platform is the place for you!

Ready to take the leap? Get started with blogging on Patch!

Note: You write what you want to say when you want to say it. Do it on your schedule, whether that's posting multiple entries per day or a couple times a month. And Patch won't own what you post, so you can repost your entries to your other blogs!


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