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Sports Speak Up returns: What to know and how to submit
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After a lengthy hiatus, the Albuquerque Journal sports page will resume Sports Speak Up! in a modified format and on a trial basis. Here’s a Q&A to explain expectations and procedures. Further questions can be directed to Sports Editor Lucas Peerman at lpeerman@abqjournal.com.
Q: What is Sports Speak Up?
A: Sports Speak Up is a venue for readers of the Albuquerque Journal to opine and converse about sports-related topics. Submissions should be insightful, genuine and factual. Humor is applauded. The best submissions will be compiled into one column.
Q: What is not Sports Speak Up?
A: Politics-related Speak Ups belong in the Opinion section. Insults and threats will not be tolerated. Misinformation will not be printed. Anonymous comments will no longer be accepted.
Q: So, I have to use my name?
A: Yes, if you want your Speak Up published. First name and last name required. No pseudonyms.
Q: But what if I must be anonymous for fear of backlash from my employer or others?
A: We read every Speak Up submitted, so feel free to present information and opinion to the sports staff anonymously. But only Speak Ups with full names attached will get published in the print edition.
Q: Will every Speak Up submitted be printed?
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A: Nope.
Q: What’s the proper length of a Speak Up?
A: There is no minimum length. Maximum length is 200 words. The best writing is succinct.
Q: When will Sports Speak Up be published?
A: That depends on the amount of quality Speak Ups received. It may be daily, twice weekly or weekly to start. The first Sports Speak Up of the year will be printed this Sunday, Feb. 4. Eventually, we’d like to establish a routine (every Sunday, every Tuesday and Friday, etc.).
Q: Will Sports Speak Up be published online?
A: Yes, every Speak Up that appears in print will be published at ABQJournal.com.
Q: Will Sports Speak Up continue unimpeded?
A: Not necessarily. This is a trial period. If submitted Sports Speak Ups fail to generate audience and/or conversation, it may go on another hiatus.
Q: How do I submit?
A: Email sportsspeakup@abqjournal.com.
