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Submission Guidelines FAQ

Who is allowed to submit articles to SOLOHQ?

All readers are allowed and encouraged to submit articles. You need not be a member of SOLO. However, articles will be screened for suitability, and we reserve the right to refuse to print any article.

What criteria do you use for determining suitability of an article?

SOLO is an Objectivist organization, with primarily an Objectivist audience. The article must be of general interest to Objectivists as determined by our own judgment. Additionally, SOLO aims to promote a positive culture, so articles that conflict with this goal may be rejected.

How long should the article be?

We recommend between 500 and 1000 words. We recognize that some topics require a lot of writing, so this is merely a guideline and not a rule. We also know that some people enjoy writing treatises on every topic. Our advice is to aim for brevity. If you have a lot to say, try to split it into multiple articles. We will be flexible on the length, but we'll favor articles closer to our recommendations.

What kind of audience should I write for?

SoloHQ has an Objectivist audience, so aim for something of interest to Objectivists. The philosophical depth of our audience also varies, but you should be able to assume a basic understanding of Objectivism. You should keep in mind that the audience is sympathetic to Objectivism, but otherwise you should aim towards a general audience if possible. Try not to get bogged down in technical jargon.

Will I get paid for writing an article?

No.

Will my article get printed in that wonderful magazine The Free Radical (subscribe here)?

The Free Radical has its own selection process for articles. Generally, the articles should be 1000 words, and aimed at a libertarian audience. If your article is appropriate, we may forward it to the FreeRad for print. If you want to submit it directly to the FreeRad, go to the FreeRad site. Additionally, quality articles printed on SOLOHQ might be reprinted in The Free Radical.

How do I submit an article?

You can simply send it via email to Editor@SoloHQ.com. Include the article, and you may optionally include a summary and a suggested subject.

Do you have a preferred format for submission?

Please make a user account and submit your article with the "Submit Article" button at the bottom of the Articles page. If you are having trouble or have a complex article that you can't format correctly using our edit box, then please send a Word document to editor&SoloHQ.com. If you don't have Word, plese attach a plain text file to your email.

How soon will my article go up?

It depends on our article queue length. It can vary anywhere between a day to a few weeks.

I'm new at writing. Can I get some help with my article?

Sure. When you submit your article, please inform the editor that it is a rough draft, and you would like some feedback.

Any legal disclaimer I should know about?

Of course. Go here.

You sure I don't get paid?

I'm sure.

How do I get on the SOLO Spirit Contributors page?

Write an article; send a photo and a description.