Join Our Pub! Updated Midform Rules for Writers in 2023

Summary

Midform has updated its submission rules for writers in 2023, with minor adjustments to enhance the writing experience and publication quality.

Abstract

Midform, a publication known for its middle ground between short and long-form content, has refined its submission guidelines for 2023. The updates include an increase in the word count limit from 700 to 800 words, a reiteration of professional formatting standards, and the requirement for a Key Message at the end of each article. Writers are also reminded to turn on Private Notes for editor communication and to adhere to Medium's rules. The publication remains open to new and experienced writers alike, encouraging them to join by commenting on the announcement article with their Medium handle and a confirmation of reading the rules. Midform emphasizes a quick publishing turnaround and relies on volunteer editors, inviting support through their Ko-Fi page.

Opinions

The publication values the quality of content and has made changes to improve the writing process, such as increasing the word count limit to reduce the need for excessive editing.
Professionalism is paramount, with Midform expecting proper title and subtitle formatting, photo credits, and thorough proofreading.
The inclusion of a Key Message at the end of articles is a specific request, indicating its importance to the publication's identity or branding.
Private Notes are considered essential for efficient editor-writer communication during the editing process.
Midform positions itself as an inclusive platform for writers of all levels, emphasizing its openness and support for both new and experienced writers.
The publication is committed to a swift response time for publishing or providing feedback, maintaining a streamlined queue for submissions.
There is an evident appreciation for the volunteer editing team, with a call to action for readers to support them financially via Ko-Fi.

We’re not changing much, just making a few tweaks!

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Dear Writers,

As we move into our second year of publishing, we’re making a few updates to our Submission Rules to help make Midform even better for you in 2023.

We’re still occupying our sweet middle spot between short and long form stories and keeping our reads at 3 to 4 minutes.

But this year we’re expanding our story word count from 700 to 800 words. I believe this will give writers a little bit more wiggle room to work with and help reduce the need for writers to edit down their stories.

Here’s Our 3 Easy to Follow Rules:

800 words or less: This includes EVERYTHING in the article including photo captions, embedded links and writer blurbs at the end — check the word count in your draft using Ctrl+A for Windows or ⌘+A for Macs before submitting your article.

Be professional: Make sure you Format your Title and Subtitle properly (big T and small T in the Medium formatting tool), add photo credits and always proofread and check your grammar before submitting your article.

Add a Key Message at the end of your article EXACTLY as formatted below. Be sure to click the quote button twice like this:

Screenshot from Medium

Join Us as a Writer:

Just add a comment to this story with your Medium @ handle and a short sentence saying I’ve read your 3 rules. That’s it! We’ll add you to the roster ASAP.

As before our intention is to keep this publication open to writers — and we’re a welcoming place for both new and experienced writers.

Publishing:

Our goal is a quick turnaround to publish between 24 and 48 hours or comment with a private note for changes/suggestions.

Make sure your Private Notes are turned on and you respond back to us within a day. Otherwise we may send your story back to you to keep our queue clear :)

Reminder — you’re responsible for editing your own work so make sure you follow our Three Rules and also Proofread and use a Grammar Checker before hitting that Submit button!

Key Message: We’re excited to continue to grow Midform in 2023 and showcase even more talented writers in our publication. Our awesome editing team is dedicated to providing quick turnaround and great service to our writers.

Join Our Pub! Updated Midform Rules for Writers in 2023

We’re not changing much, just making a few tweaks!

Here’s Our 3 Easy to Follow Rules:

Turn on Private Notes:

Topics:

Join Us as a Writer:

Publishing:

I can’t wait to see what you write this year. Please join us!