Welcome to QI Media Network. We appreciate your interest in contributing high-quality, insightful, and original content across our portfolio of startup, business, and entrepreneurial publications.
These guidelines are designed to ensure editorial consistency, credibility, and value for our readers while offering contributors a professional publishing platform.
1. Who Can Contribute
We welcome contributions from:
- Startup founders, co-founders & entrepreneurs
- Business leaders, CXOs & decision-makers
- Investors, VCs, angels & ecosystem enablers
- Industry professionals, consultants & advisors
- Subject-matter experts & researchers
- Policy experts & thought leaders
2. Publications & Coverage Areas
Your article may be considered for one or more publications under QI Media Network, covering topics such as:
- Startups & Entrepreneurship
- Business, Economy & Markets
- Technology, AI & Innovation
- Marketing, Sales & Growth
- HR, Leadership & Future of Work
- Finance, Funding & Investments
- D2C, Manufacturing & MSMEs
- Government Policy & Startup Ecosystem
- Opinions, Columns & Thought Leadership
Final publication selection is at the editorial team’s discretion.
3. Types of Content Accepted
We accept the following formats:
- Contributed / Guest Articles
- Expert Opinions & Columns
- Founder Journeys & Startup Stories
- Industry Insights & Market Analysis
- How-to Guides & Explainers
- Case Studies & Practical Use Cases
- Interviews (Q&A format)
4. Editorial & Content Standards
To maintain editorial quality, all submissions must meet the following standards:
- Originality: Content must be 100% original and unpublished elsewhere (including LinkedIn, Medium, personal blogs, or company websites).
- Word Count: 700–1,500 words (long-form or data-driven pieces may exceed this with prior approval).
- Tone & Voice: Professional, neutral, informative, and value-driven. Avoid sales language.
- Structure: Use clear headlines, sub-headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs for readability.
- Accuracy: Facts, data, and claims must be accurate and verifiable.
- Plagiarism: Any form of plagiarism or AI-spun content will result in immediate rejection.
5. Promotional, PR & Branded Content Policy
- Organic contributions must be educational and non-promotional.
- Excessive brand mentions, backlinks, CTAs, or product pitches are not permitted in organic articles.
- One author bio (50–80 words) is allowed, including designation and company name.
- One external link (website or LinkedIn) may be included in the author bio.
- Sponsored / Branded / PR articles must be disclosed upfront and are subject to editorial approval and commercial terms.
6. SEO & Editorial Rights
- Headlines should be clear, engaging, and SEO-friendly.
- Keywords should be used naturally (no keyword stuffing).
- The editorial team reserves the right to:
- Edit headlines, structure, grammar, and formatting
- Optimize content for SEO and readability
- Add internal links, tags, and featured images
- Edits will not alter the core meaning or viewpoint of the article.
7. Images, Data & Media Usage
- Contributors must ensure they have the right to use any images, charts, or graphics submitted.
- Avoid copyrighted images unless proper permission and credit are provided.
- Source data clearly where applicable.
- The editorial team may create or replace featured images to match publication standards.
8. Submission Process
Please submit your article via email:
📧 editorial@qimedianetwork.com
Include the following:
- Article draft (Google Docs or Word preferred)
- Proposed headline
- Short author bio (50–80 words)
- Target publication Name
9. Review & Publishing Timeline
- Submissions are typically reviewed within 2 – 5 working days.
- You may receive one of the following responses:
- Acceptance
- Request for revisions
- Decline (with or without feedback)
- Publishing timelines depend on editorial calendars, relevance, and news value.
10. Rights, Republishing & Canonical Policy
- By submitting content, you grant QI Media Network the right to publish, distribute, and promote the article.
- Republishing elsewhere is permitted after publication, subject to:
- Proper attribution
- Inclusion of a canonical or do-follow source link
11. Disclaimer & Ethics
- Opinions expressed are solely those of the author.
- Content that is misleading, defamatory, promotional, or violates journalistic ethics will not be published.
- QI Media Network reserves the right to remove content post-publication if guidelines are breached.
12. Contact & Partnerships
For contributions, editorial queries, or sponsored content opportunities:
📧 editorial@qimedianetwork.com
We look forward to collaborating with credible voices and publishing content that informs, inspires, and impacts the startup and business ecosystem.