Writer’s Guide for Submitting Blog Posts to the 24thgop.com website
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the LD24 website. This guide will help you understand the submission process, content requirements, and our expectations for your blog posts. Please make sure your submissions adhere to the specified guidelines.
1. Content Guidelines:
a. Geographic Relevance: All submissions must be directly relevant to the LD24 district, encompassing Clallam County, Jefferson County, and the northern part of Grays Harbor County.
b. Minimum Word Count: Aim for a minimum word count of 650 words. In-depth analysis and thoughtful content are encouraged.
c. Originality: Your content must be original, and plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
2. Writing Style:
a. Conservative Perspective: Please maintain a conservative and right-leaning perspective in your writing.
b. Clarity and Professionalism: Craft your content in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
c. Avoid Bias: While it’s expected that you have political opinions, strive for balanced reporting and be respectful of differing views.
d. Citations: When using external sources, provide proper citations and references.
3. Structure:
a. Headline: Create an engaging and informative headline that accurately reflects your content.
b. Subheadings: Use subheadings to break up the content and enhance readability.
c. Introduction: Begin with a compelling introduction to grab readers’ attention and provide context for your topic.
d. Body: Organize your content logically with well-structured paragraphs, each focusing on a single point or idea.
e. Conclusion: Summarize your key points and provide a closing thought or call to action.
4. Multimedia (Optional):
a. Photos: While not mandatory, including relevant images or charts can enhance your blog post. Ensure you have the rights or permission to use any images you include.
b. Formatting: Images should be high-quality and well-formatted, with optional captions.
**Photo Submission Requirements:**
1. **Image Dimensions:** Submitted photos should have a maximum width or height of 1020 pixels. This ensures that images are appropriately sized for the website’s layout and do not overwhelm the page.
2. **File Size:** Photos must be in a format that results in a file size of less than 300 kilobytes (KB). Compressing images appropriately will help maintain a smooth user experience on the website and ensure faster loading times.
3. **Preferred Formats:** While not mandatory, it is recommended to submit photos in common web-friendly formats such as JPEG or PNG for better compatibility.
4. **Image Quality:** To maintain visual clarity and quality, make sure that your images are sharp and well-composed.
5. **Relevance:** Images submitted should be relevant to the content of the article and enhance the reader’s understanding or engagement with the topic.
Please ensure that your photo submissions adhere to these requirements to facilitate their inclusion in your article on the website.
5. Submission Process:
a. Email or Submission Form: Submissions can be made via email or by using the submission form found at the bottom of this guideline.
b. Formatting: Please use standard formatting, such as common fonts, reasonable font size, and line spacing.
c. Proofreading: Thoroughly proofread your content to eliminate grammar and spelling errors.
6. Review and Edit:
a. Feedback: Seek feedback from peers or fellow writers to improve your content before submission.
b. Editing: Upon acceptance, your post may be reviewed and edited for clarity without altering your authorial voice. Edits may be sent to you for approval.
7. Author Bio:
a. Author Bio: Include a brief author bio at the end of your blog post. Please introduce yourself and mention the county in which you reside
**Author Bio (Photo Not Required):**
Please include a brief author bio at the end of your blog post to introduce yourself and provide context about your expertise or background. You are welcome to share your credentials, experiences, and affiliations relevant to the article. While including a photo is optional, it can help readers connect with you on a more personal level.
Feel free to personalize your author bio to your preference, and if you choose to include a photo, ensure it meets the photo submission requirements mentioned earlier in this guideline. Your author bio adds credibility and a personal touch to your articles, allowing readers to better understand your perspective and expertise.
8. Potential Guest Writing:
a. Guest Writer Status: After several approved submissions, you may be invited to become a regular guest writer for the 24thgop.com website.
9. Submission:
a. Submit your blog post according to the website’s specific submission process, either via email or the submission form provided.
We appreciate your contributions to the LD24 website and look forward to receiving your submissions. Your unique conservative perspective will help enrich our political discourse. Thank you for your dedication to sharing your insights with our audience.