{"id":74,"date":"2025-11-28T14:27:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesilknews.com\/en\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2025-12-05T20:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:44:59","slug":"authors-writing-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesilknews.com\/en\/index.php\/authors-writing-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Author&#8217;s Writing Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Silk News Writing Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Silk News gladly accepts original and well-researched contributions from academics, journalists, analysts, and policy makers in international relations. We value perspectives, analyses, and engaging articles that shed light on global issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We focus on topics aligned with our editorial mission of providing in-depth analysis on international relations, global trends, and Turkish-Chinese relations. Contributors are encouraged to submit articles in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geopolitics and International Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global Security and Defense<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomacy and Foreign Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Articles on Turkish-Chinese Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>News on International and Local Issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Economy and Trade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy and Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Society, Culture, and Human Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional Issues (e.g., Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Americas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Publish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysis Articles \u2013 In-depth analysis of current events, policies, or trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opinion Pieces \u2013 Opinions based on strong arguments supported by evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Policy Briefs \u2013 Concise recommendations for decision-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews \u2013 Q&amp;As with experts, leaders, or policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book Reviews \u2013 Critical evaluations of recent publications in relevant fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysis and Opinion Pieces: 1,000\u20131,500 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Policy Briefs: 800\u20131,200 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book Reviews: 600\u20131,000 words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your writing in Word (.doc or .docx) format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use clear headings and subheadings for readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include references or links to reliable sources (you may use footnotes or references).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide a short author biography (50\u2013100 words) indicating your affiliation and relevant links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include a passport-sized photo (optional, but preferred).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarity over jargon \u2013 Write for an informed but non-expert audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a neutral and analytical style in articles; opinion pieces may use a persuasive style, but should be respectful and evidence-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure all abbreviations are spelled out in full upon first use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethics and Editorial Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Originality is mandatory<\/strong>. Submitted articles must be your own work and must not have been published elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There must be no plagiarism<\/strong>. All articles will be checked for originality; works containing plagiarism will be rejected outright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content generated by artificial intelligence is not accepted<\/strong>. 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