Share Your Voice, Shape the Narrative with IPD Media Networks
Are you a passionate writer, a keen observer, or an expert in your field with a story to tell or an insight to share? IPD Media Networks invites you to contribute to our growing network of digital news portals. We believe in diverse perspectives and powerful storytelling that informs, engages, and inspires our readers across various languages and cultures.
Why Write for IPD Media Networks?
Vast & Engaged Audience: Your work will reach a broad and diverse readership across IPD Tamil, IPD Malayalam, IPD Telugu, IPD Kannada, IPD English, IPD Hindi, IPD Malay, and IPD Turkey. This widespread reach offers an unparalleled platform for your voice.
Credibility & Trust: Partner with a news organization acknowledged by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB). Your articles will appear alongside content from a trusted and respected source.
Amplify Your Impact: Contribute to important discussions, shed light on critical issues, and influence public discourse through well-researched and compelling narratives.
Showcase Your Expertise: Build your portfolio and establish yourself as an authority by publishing on a reputable news platform.
Journalistic Excellence: Be part of a team that upholds high standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in original, insightful, and well-written content that resonates with our audience. We seek contributions across our core categories, including but not limited to:
News Analysis & Commentary: In-depth analysis of current events, policy, and social trends.
Opinion Pieces/Op-Eds: Strong, well-reasoned arguments on relevant topics.
Feature Stories: Human interest stories, cultural pieces, investigative reports.
Interviews: Engaging conversations with prominent figures or experts.
Special Reports: Deep dives into specific issues or sectors.
Qualities we value in a submission:
Originality: Content must be your own original work and not previously published elsewhere.
Accuracy & Research: Factual accuracy, supported by credible sources.
Clarity & Engagement: Well-structured, clear, and compelling writing that captures reader attention.
Relevance: Timely and pertinent to current affairs or ongoing discussions.
Ethical Standards: Adherence to journalistic ethics, including objectivity (where appropriate), fairness, and respect for all communities.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure a smooth review process, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Originality: All submissions must be original and exclusive to IPD Media Networks upon publication.
Word Count:
News Analysis/Opinion: 600-1200 words
Feature Stories/Special Reports: 1000-2500 words (or as agreed upon)
Language: Submissions are accepted in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malay, and Turkish. Please specify the target portal for your submission.
Formatting: Submit your article as a clean Word document (.doc or .docx). Use clear headings and subheadings.
Sourcing: Cite all sources appropriately. For online sources, provide hyperlinks.
Images: If you provide images, ensure they are high-resolution, relevant, and that you have the legal right or license to use them. Provide proper attribution.
Author Bio: Include a brief (50-100 words) third-person author biography, including your expertise, any relevant affiliations, and links to your professional social media profiles (if desired). You may also include a high-resolution headshot.
How to Submit Your Work
Please send your pitch or full draft directly to our editorial team:
Email: editor@ipdtamil.com
In your email, please include:
Subject Line: "Submission: [Your Article Title]" or "Pitch: [Your Topic Idea]"
Body: A brief cover letter introducing yourself and summarizing your article/pitch.
Attachment: Your article draft (if submitting a full piece) or a detailed outline (for pitches).
Your full name and contact information.
Important Notes
Review Process: All submissions will undergo a review process by our editorial team. We aim to respond within [e.g., 5-7 business days], but response times may vary depending on volume.
Editing: We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, style, length, and adherence to our editorial standards. We may also suggest revisions.
Publication Guarantee: Submission does not guarantee publication.
Remuneration: We believe in fair compensation for quality content. For articles that align with our revenue-sharing model, we can share a portion of the revenue generated by your posts. Specific terms and conditions, including revenue-sharing percentages and tracking mechanisms, will be discussed and mutually agreed upon for accepted contributions.
We look forward to reading your contributions and collaborating with you to deliver impactful news and insights to our readers!
