Gloucester City, NJ — January 2026 — After more than 50 years shaping public discourse ac
ross South Jersey and Philadelphia, journalist and editor William E. Cleary Sr. announces the release of his memoir, From Pen to Paper: Lessons From a Lifetime in the Newsroom. The book offers a candid, insightful look into the triumphs, trials, and truths of a career devoted to public service journalism.
Part memoir and part guidebook, From Pen to Paper traces Cleary’s journey from on‑the‑scene reporting to editorial leadership, revealing the tools of the trade and the unwritten rules that define the profession. With wit and wisdom, Cleary shares stories from inside the newsroom—where deadlines loom, facts matter, and integrity is non‑negotiable.
“Journalism isn’t for the faint of heart,” Cleary writes. “It’s for those willing to chase the truth, even when it’s inconvenient.”
The story will be available Monday, February 2, on Amazon as an eBook for $9.99 and in paperback for $16.99.
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William E. Cleary Sr. is a veteran journalist with a career spanning more than five decades. He began reporting in 1968 for the Gloucester City News and the Camden County Record, covering local government, public safety, and community life with tenacity and integrity.
About the Author
In 1978, Cleary was named editor of both weekly newspapers, a role that solidified his reputation for investigative rigor and editorial leadership. In 1984, he and his wife Connie purchased the Gloucester City News, guiding the paper through two decades of growth and community service.
Twenty years later, after selling the newspaper, Cleary launched Cleary’s Notebook News (CNBNews)—one of South Jersey’s earliest independent online news platforms. Today, at 81, he continues his in‑depth reporting on the South Jersey and Philadelphia region, maintaining the same commitment to truth and public service that has defined his entire career.
Availability
From Pen to Paper: Lessons From a Lifetime in the Newsroom
eBook and paperback editions available Monday, February 2, 2026 on Amazon
Media Contact
[wecleary@gloucestercitynews.net]