Groundation Writer Guidelines

The Basics. The Post…

• must be original and should not have been published elsewhere online already.
• must be useful to the readers of this blog.
• should be simple. If you have lots of ideas for one post, save them for new posts!
• must be grammatically correct and well-written.
• must not be entirely self-promotional.
• can be flexible in length. Consider 250 -1000 words as a guideline depending on your purpose. 

Please Include…

• a suggested title.
• a brief author’s bio (approx. 50 words).
• links, where applicable, not simply marketing-related links.
• may include links to your website and blog in author’s bio.
• must include a photo of yourself to include with your bio.

Formatting Preferences for Readability

• Use subheadings in the post body  
• Use short paragraphs and/or bullet points 

Image Requirements

• Images are worth a thousand words, we strongly encourage you to include images/video with your posts
• All images/video should be properly attributed and credited. Even Creative Commons licensed photos require attribution, so include a link at the bottom of the post to the photographer’s website.

Deadlines are just that…Deadlines

• Stick to the schedule agreed upon. Communicate at least 24 hours ahead of time, if your post will not be on time. 

Our Editorial Policies

• All post will be reviewed by our Editors for formatting and grammatical adjustments.
• Editors will notify you for all major changes.
• Editors reserve the right to reject posts that do not reflect the ethos of Groundation Grenada