The basic format of a 300-word article: writing with purpose and brevity.

Good articles for Community News consist of three parts: an introduction with a single focus, body paragraphs that support the focus, and a concluding paragraph that summarizes the overall article.​

In 300 words, you will most likely have 3 to 5 paragraphs. Each paragraph will have about 50 to 75 words. This will allow for 3 to 4 concise, but detailed sentences, per paragraph.

Add credibility and value to your article by including a quote from a reputable source, such as an eyewitness or professional on the scene. ​Please keep in mind that accuracy and honesty are foundational to the journalistic integrity of The Rubicon Free Press.

​Provide a well-framed 4:3 ratio landscape photo of the event (for example: 1,200 pixels wide x 900 pixels high). Your smartphone camera set to 4:3 (landscape) and 12M pixel resolution setting will provide a great photo of your newsworthy event!

Social Media need not be an echo chamber. Get involved. Read. And be read! Share your story as it happens, right there, in your home town. You write the news!​ Actively connect with like-minded people "just down the street" where you live.

Regularly self-publish news and stories and events from your clubs, your teams, your businesses, your schools, your places of worship, your charities, and other social groups.

Community Members can write their own news stories for the Community News and join Social Media Groups hosted by their favourite clubs, vendors, charities, and similar organizations.

You could be reading... well, you!

You could be reading your own stories, your children’s scores, your announcements, your friends' events, your workplace events, your social group chat, your business news, your town celebrations, and more in your own self-published free press local news magazine.