From learning journalism basics to photo editing to learning about new Internet technologies The Sacramento Press provides workshops to all of our Community Contributors absolutely free. Our workshops will have food and refreshments at no cost. We are located at the REA building next to the Amtrak building at 5th and I Street. Our goal is keep most workshops to 20 people or less, but to put them on as frequently as possible, starting in the next few weeks. What's the catch? All you have to do is sign up to write for the site. It's just two simple forms and you're in. Then when a workshop is announced just email us for a spot. Why would The Sacramento Press do this? Because we want you

Its easier than you think. If you want to be a writer, sign up or log in and click the "write!" button on the top of the page. Now you can sign up to become a Community Contributor. Our journalism support department offers a manual, seminars, and workshops on becoming a better writer and journalist. The more workshops you attend the better your credibility with us and the more likely our editing staff will place your work on the front page. For more information contact journalism@sacramentopress.com. Please pay close attention to our ethical code and disclose your biases. Our watchword is transparency because it helps us balance the news we report on the front page. Start by covering on