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Canonical links to blog networks or social networks Hey Hackers, We understand that budding authors and journalists want to publish interviews with thought leaders or experts in their fields. HackerNoon welcomes such posts. However, to ensure objectivity and real value for our readers, we require the authors to share a letter from the interviewee explicitly authorizing publication and confirming that no compensation was involved. we require the authors to share a letter from the interviewee explicitly authorizing publication and confirming that no compensation was involved. Alternatively, the requirement for a letter of authority can be bypassed with the purchase of business blogging credits here : https://business.hackernoon.com/business-blogging#buy the requirement for a letter of authority can be bypassed with the purchase of business blogging credits here https://business.hackernoon.com/business-blogging#buy That's all the information you need to get started. We’re excited to read your interviews! Editing Protocol Index: Editing Protocol Overview


Second Human Rule

Verified Writers



Time to Review Standards of Quality

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6 Ws Score
Objectivity in ranked listicles
Unranked listicles
Actionable advice Red Flags


Subject Matter

Subject matter saturation



Plagiarism


Sources and Citations


Formatting is bad or broken


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Story is Too Short Backlink Rules & Guidelines


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Story is Too Short Red Flags Red Flags Red Flags Subject Matter

Subject matter saturation Plagiarism Sources and Citations Formatting is bad or broken Grammar level: gibberish Story is Too Short Subject Matter Subject matter saturation Subject Matter Subject Matter Subject matter saturation Subject matter saturation Plagiarism Plagiarism Plagiarism Sources and Citations Sources and Citations Sources and Citations Formatting is bad or broken Formatting is bad or broken Formatting is bad or broken Grammar level: gibberish Grammar level: gibberish Grammar level: gibberish Story is Too Short Story is Too Short Story is Too Short Backlink Rules & Guidelines Backlink Limits


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