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1. Introduction
The1776Wire.com welcomes guest contributions from writers, journalists, and thought leaders who have valuable insights to share with our audience. This Submission & Guest Post Policy outlines our guidelines, expectations, and terms for contributors who wish to submit content to our platform.
By submitting content to The1776Wire.com, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this policy. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in rejection of your submission.
2. Submission Guidelines
To maintain the quality and integrity of our platform, we require all guest posts to adhere to the following submission guidelines:
2.1 Topics We Accept
We publish content related to the following categories:
- Politics & Current Events
- U.S. History & Government
- Policy Analysis
- Free Speech & Civil Liberties
- Culture & Society
- Investigative Journalism
- Opinion & Commentary
We do not accept content that promotes hate speech, misinformation, or any form of illegal activity.
2.2 Article Length
- Articles should be between 800 to 2,500 words.
- Exceptionally well-researched, in-depth pieces may exceed this limit with prior approval.
2.3 Formatting Requirements
- Use clear and concise language.
- Include subheadings, bullet points, and numbered lists where necessary for readability.
- Submit content in a Google Doc or Microsoft Word file (No PDFs or other formats).
- Provide proper attribution for all external sources, including hyperlinks where applicable.
2.4 Originality & Plagiarism
- All submissions must be original content that has not been published elsewhere.
- We strictly prohibit plagiarism. Submitted articles will be checked using plagiarism detection tools.
- If your piece is accepted, you cannot republish it elsewhere without written permission from The1776Wire.com.
2.5 Supporting Materials
- Include relevant images, infographics, or videos (only those with appropriate licenses or permissions).
- Cite all statistics, studies, and quotes from credible sources.
- If you submit images, ensure they are royalty-free or provide proof of ownership.
2.6 Author Bio & Links
- Include a short bio (50-100 words) with your submission.
- You may include one link to your website or social media profile in your bio.
- No promotional or affiliate links are allowed within the article body.
3. Editorial Control
By submitting an article to The1776Wire.com, you grant us the right to edit, modify, and format your submission for clarity, grammar, and consistency. We reserve the right to:
- Make necessary edits for grammar, spelling, and readability.
- Modify headlines and subheadings to align with our editorial standards.
- Add or remove links as deemed necessary.
- Reject or decline articles that do not meet our guidelines or editorial standards.
- Remove previously published content at our discretion.
Our editorial team will review submissions within 7-14 business days. Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, consider your submission rejected.
4. Compensation Policy
- Unpaid Guest Posts: Most guest posts are unpaid and submitted on a voluntary basis to build exposure and thought leadership.
- Paid Contributions: In rare cases, we may offer payment for exceptional investigative journalism pieces or feature articles. If applicable, compensation will be negotiated prior to publication.
- Affiliate & Promotional Content: We do not pay contributors for promotional content or accept sponsored posts that promote a specific brand, product, or service.
5. Copyright & Rights
- Ownership: By submitting content to The1776Wire.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to publish, distribute, and promote the content.
- Attribution: The author will always be credited for their work unless they choose to remain anonymous.
- Reposting: Once published on The1776Wire.com, the article cannot be republished elsewhere without written permission from our editorial team.
6. Submission Process
If you meet the above guidelines, follow these steps to submit your article:
- Email your submission to [Insert Contact Email] with the subject line: Guest Post Submission – [Proposed Title].
- Attach your article in Google Doc or Microsoft Word format.
- Include your author bio, headshot (optional), and any relevant images.
- If your article is accepted, you will be notified via email.
7. Conflict of Interest & Transparency
- Contributors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to the subject matter of their submission.
- Articles should not serve as promotional pieces for businesses, organizations, or political campaigns.
- We encourage transparency in sourcing and avoid misleading claims or misinformation.
8. Revisions & Updates
If an article requires significant revisions, we will notify the author before publication. Minor editorial changes may be made without prior approval.
If a published article contains an error, we will:
- Issue corrections as necessary.
- Add an editorial note if the correction significantly changes the context.
9. Comment Policy & Community Engagement
- Authors are encouraged to engage with readers in the comments section.
- We reserve the right to moderate and remove offensive, defamatory, or spam comments.
- Disrespectful or inflammatory discussions will not be tolerated.
10. Termination of Publication Rights
- The1776Wire.com reserves the right to remove published content at any time without notice.
- If you wish to withdraw your article after submission, you must notify us before it is published.
11. Contact Information
For any questions related to our guest post policy, reach out to:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Mailing Address: [Insert Mailing Address]
By submitting an article to The1776Wire.com, you agree to comply with the terms outlined in this Submission & Guest Post Policy.
Thank you for your interest in contributing to The1776Wire.com!