DefianceDaily.com Editorial Submission Guidelines
1. Publishing Rights:
- Authors retain copyright but must provide exclusive publishing rights to DefianceDaily.com.
- Op-Eds cannot be published elsewhere. Violation will result in removal and a ban on future submissions.
2. Topics:
- Must align with our keywords/topics at DefianceDaily.com or be relevant to current events and our Defiance brand.
3. Author Profile:
- Provide a short (under 200 words) byline that establishes your expertise/experience on the topic and also links to your published book with Defiance Press.
- Include a professional-looking headshot (no beach pics).
- Include links to your author social accounts.
4. Disclosure:
- Disclose any conflicts of interest regarding the subject matter.
5. Frequency:
- Authors who commit to at least one Op-Ed monthly will receive publishing preference. All others will be published on a space-available basis.
6. Content Requirements:
- Op-Eds must be less than 1000 words.
- Check for spelling and grammar using MS Word.
- All submissions must be in MS Word format.
- All sources must be cited with hyperlinks.
- Offer a fresh take on the issue, even on well-worn topics.
- Provide a strong argument and clearly state your position with evidence and reasoning.
- Writing must be clear and concise for the general public to understand.
- Avoid passive voice. Use strong verbs and vivid language.
7. Compliance:
- All Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] for initial approval.
- Approvals will be granted/published at the publisher’s discretion. Specific dates may not be requested and are not guaranteed.
- Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will be declined.