The Press Box · Invitation only

Where new UK writers earn their first real bylines.

A vetted, founder-led community for the next generation of UK local writers. You publish real stories, on a real platform, with real readers — your byline, your portfolio, your launchpad.

What you get

·Real bylines on Good News England — published under your name on a live UK news platform with real readers, real SEO, real shareable links.
·A community of fellow new writers pushing in the same direction — peer feedback, accountability, friendships.
·Editorial guidance from the founder on every pitch and draft.
·Access to our partner network — paid commissions for partner-content pieces with national charities and businesses.
·A public author page — goodnewsengland.co.uk/writers/your-name/ — your portfolio surface as you build it.
·Free for the founding cohort. When paid tiers launch, founding members are grandfathered in for life.

What we expect

We’re looking for writers who care about local news done well — warm, accurate, positive without being saccharine. Genuinely interested in the places they’re writing about.

You don’t need a journalism degree. You don’t need published bylines. You need to be able to write clearly, take feedback, and show up for your community.

In exchange, we promise you: a working publication, a working editor, and the runway you can’t get anywhere else right now.

Apply to join

Founding cohort applications are reviewed personally by the founder. Expect a reply within a week.

The Press Box is a part of Good News England. By applying, you agree we may contact you about your application.