The requirement for submitting by-lines has been updated, and it will now be necessary only in special cases.
What Is a By-Line?
A by-line serves to credit the author of an article. For instance, “By: John Stevenson” is a typical example of a by-line, usually inserted under the Photo Credit of your featured image.
There are two instances where a by-line might be required:
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Submission of an Interview Article.
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Articles submitted with inserted quotes that give the impression of an interview between an interviewer and the subject.
Examples of Inserted Quotes Requiring By-Lines:
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“This year is going to be a great year for us all. We are looking forward to the big changes happening and are excited to bring everyone in on what we’ve been working on!” said Oliver.
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“These are the best donuts money can buy! You’d have to be crazy to go anywhere else for your fix of honey-glazed donuts!” Simon shared.
Please note that we can accept the insertion of such quotes in your articles without requiring a by-line ONLY if you can hyperlink a source to where the quote was originally said.
Why Are By-Lines Required for Specific Article Types?
The absence of a byline in an interview article or an article containing quotes implies that our publishing partners interviewed the subject, attributing the opinions in the article to us. Therefore, we require a byline to maintain transparency and accurately credit the authorship of the content published.