Thank you for considering submitting your content to our platform! To ensure a smooth and efficient submission process, please review the following guidelines carefully before sending us your work;
Content Guidelines
Originality: We only accept original content that has not been previously published elsewhere, including on personal blogs, social media or other platforms.
Quality: We strive to maintain high standards of quality. Please ensure that your submission is well-written, free of grammatical errors and offers valuable insights or entertainment to our readers.
Relevance: Your content should be relevant to our audience and align with the themes and topics covered on our website. We welcome a diverse range of subjects, but please keep in mind our target audience’s interests.
Word count: While we don’t have strict word count requirements, we recommend submissions to be between 900 to 3,500 words for articles, essays and stories.
Formatting: Please format your submission for easy readability. Use clear headings, paragraphs, and any relevant formatting (such as bullet points or italics) to enhance clarity and engagement.
Images: If your submission includes images, ensure that they are not licensed and provide proper attribution if required.
Submission Process
Email submission: Send your submission as a Word document or Google Doc attachment to [submissions@thescoop.co.ke]. In the subject line, include “Submission: [Title of Your Piece].”
Cover letter: Include a brief cover letter in the body of your email introducing yourself, providing a short bio, and summarizing your submission.
Response time: Our editorial team will review your submission promptly. Please allow up to 7 days for a response. If you haven’t heard back within this time frame, feel free to follow up.
Editing: We may provide feedback or request edits to ensure your submission meets our standards. We appreciate your cooperation throughout the editing process.
Publication rights: By submitting your content to us, you grant us non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute your work on our website and affiliated channels. You retain the copyright to your content.
Compensation
As mentioned on our website, writers receive 60% of the revenue generated from their content. For more details on our revenue sharing model, please refer to our [FAQs].
Thank you for considering submitting your content to us!
We look forward to reading your work and potentially featuring it on our platform.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to [contact us].
Happy writing!
