Publication Guidelines ⚡️

Summary

The "Checkmate" publication on Medium provides guidelines for submissions, encouraging diverse topics while prohibiting erotic and abusive content, emphasizing politeness, proper citation of photos and quotes, and the use of Grammarly and Hemingway App for writing quality.

Abstract

The "Checkmate" publication on Medium welcomes articles on a variety of subjects, with no strict thematic restrictions. However, it maintains a clear stance against content that includes erotica or abuse. Writers are expected to maintain a respectful tone towards their peers and to properly attribute the sources of their article photos, suggesting free image sources like Unsplash and Pexels. Quotes within posts must be attributed to their original speakers; failure to do so may result in the article being rejected or removed from the publication. To ensure high writing standards, the use of Grammarly or similar tools is recommended for all contributors, regardless of their fluency in English. Additionally, the Hemingway App is suggested for grammar and sentence structure improvements. The publication adheres to Medium's platform rules and aims to be a platform where everyone can share their stories. Aspiring writers for "Checkmate" are instructed to apply by adding their names and Medium IDs in the comments section. The guidelines conclude with a note of encouragement for writers to continue honing their craft.

Opinions

The publication values a diverse range of topics and inclusivity, as indicated by the openness to various subjects and the statement that "everybody has a story to tell."
There is a strong emphasis on community standards and respect, with a direct appeal for politeness among writers.
The guidelines express a preference for proper attribution and ethical use of content, as evidenced by the requirement to credit photo sources and

Guidelines for the Checkmate publication(October 2021)

Welcome to the “Checkmate” publication on Medium.

In all honesty, there’s not a distinct guideline. We welcome any topics.

Of course, we can’t publish articles that contain erotica and abuse.

Please be polite to other writers!

Please indicate the source of your article photo in the photo captions.

You can get the photos for free from sites like Unsplash and Pexels!

If you are including a quote in your post, please indicate where you got it from and who said it. If you do not specify, unfortunately, your post will not be able to be published in “Checkmate” or will be removed.

Please use Grammarly or a similar application while writing your articles. Use it even if you are a native English speaker because Grammarly also fixes spelling mistakes. I think every Medium writer needs this application ❤️

The Hemingway App is also great for fixing grammar and sentence construction.

Needless to say, the Medium rules apply here as well.

Everybody has a story to tell and we think that “Checkmate” will be a wonderful publication for it and its doors are open to everyone!

If you want to be a writer please add your name below with your Medium ID in the comments section!

Good luck and keep writing!

Ceren ❤️