Become a My Wokingham Community Writer
My Wokingham is built on local voices. We welcome residents, students, community members, and anyone with a genuine connection to Wokingham who wants to share stories, opinions, events, and insights about our town.
Community Writers help reflect the diversity, energy, and lived experience of Wokingham — and we’re really pleased you’re considering getting involved.
What Does a Community Writer Do?
As a Community Writer, you may:
Write articles about local news, events, or issues
Share opinion pieces or personal perspectives
Highlight community groups, charities, or initiatives
Contribute occasionally or regularly — it’s entirely up to you
There is no minimum commitment and no pressure to publish on a schedule.
Important Things to Know
Before applying, please be aware that:
This is a volunteer role (unpaid)
Your articles will be published on MyWokingham.co.uk
You will have a public author profile showing your name or approved pen name
Articles may be edited for clarity, accuracy, or legal reasons
All content must be original, respectful, and lawful
You can stop contributing at any time
Writers under 18 are welcome
Parental or guardian consent is required for under-18s
We are committed to keeping My Wokingham a safe and inclusive platform
Young Writers
Who Is This For?
This role is ideal if you:
Care about Wokingham and the local community
Enjoy writing or want to build confidence and experience
Want to contribute positively to local discussion
Are happy to write in a fair, respectful way
You don’t need to be a professional writer — just genuine, thoughtful, and community-minded.
Ready to Get Started?
If this sounds right for you, please complete the onboarding form below.
Once submitted, we’ll review your details and be in touch with next steps.
We’re really pleased to welcome new community voices to My Wokingham.