1. Editorial Standards
All articles submitted to Palawan Magazine must be original, factually accurate, and previously unpublished. Plagiarism in any form will result in immediate removal from the contributor program.
2. Content Ownership
By submitting an article, you grant Palawan Magazine a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and promote your work across all of our platforms, including digital and print. You retain authorship and credit.
3. Payment Terms
Payment is issued per published article at the rate set by the editorial team at the time of approval. Payment is released within 7 business days of publication via Cash or GCash. Rejected or unpublished articles are not compensated.
4. Revisions & Edits
The editorial team reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, style, grammar, and length. Major changes will be communicated to the writer before publication. Writers may request revisions through the admin portal.
5. Conduct
Contributors are expected to maintain professional conduct in all communications with the editorial team. Harassment, misrepresentation, or abuse of the platform will result in permanent removal.
6. Confidentiality
Any editorial feedback, internal communications, or unpublished content shared with contributors must be kept confidential and must not be shared publicly without written consent from Palawan Magazine.
1. Know Your Story
Before writing, identify the core story: Who is involved? What happened? Why does it matter to readers? A clear news angle makes your article focused and compelling. Avoid writing about everything at once — one strong idea per article.
2. Structure: The Inverted Pyramid
Lead with the most important information. Your opening paragraph (the lede) should answer Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Supporting details follow in descending order of importance. This ensures readers get the key facts immediately.
3. Writing the Lede
Your first sentence must hook the reader. Keep it under 35 words. Avoid starting with "In a world where…" or vague introductions. Get straight to the point. A strong lede makes editors and readers continue.
4. Attribution & Sources
Always attribute facts, quotes, and data to their source. Use named sources when possible. If a source requests anonymity, note it clearly. Never fabricate quotes or paraphrase inaccurately. Direct quotes use quotation marks; paraphrased quotes do not.
5. Objectivity & Fairness
Present multiple perspectives on controversial topics. Separate facts from opinion. If you include your interpretation, frame it clearly as analysis. Avoid loaded language. Your job is to inform, not to persuade.
6. Headlines
Write headlines that are specific, accurate, and engaging. Avoid clickbait. A good headline summarizes the story accurately and entices the reader. Use active voice and strong verbs. Keep it under 10 words when possible.
7. Fact-Checking
Verify every claim before publishing. Check names, dates, figures, and locations against primary sources. If you are uncertain about a fact, leave it out or clearly mark it as unverified. One factual error undermines the entire piece.
8. Voice & Style
Write in clear, simple language. Avoid jargon unless writing for a specialist audience. Use short sentences and paragraphs. Active voice is preferred. Read your piece aloud — if it sounds awkward, rewrite it. Clarity is always more important than complexity.
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