Writer Guidelines

GNA News is committed to accurate, fair, and impactful journalism. All contributors are expected to uphold the following standards before submitting any content for editorial review.

Core Principles

1. Originality & Accuracy

All submissions must be entirely original work. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Writers must independently fact-check all claims, statistics, and quotes before submission and cite sources appropriately.

2. Fairness & Respect

Content must present multiple perspectives on contentious issues while avoiding bias and inflammatory language. Every subject must be treated with respect regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

3. Image Requirements

Only images you own or have properly licensed may be used. AI-generated visuals must be clearly labelled. Minimum resolution: 1200 × 800 pixels.

Writing Standards

Headlines

Headlines must be clear, concise, and compelling — written in active voice, a maximum of 12 words, and free of clickbait.

Structure

Use short paragraphs of 2–4 sentences and include subheadings for longer pieces. The lead paragraph must answer who, what, when, where, why, and how within the first 2–3 sentences.

Word Count Guidelines

News Briefs: 300–500 words
Standard Articles: 800–1,200 words
In-Depth Pieces: 1,500–2,500 words

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Submissions will face immediate rejection and account suspension for any of the following:

Hate speech or incitement to violence
Deliberately false or misleading information
Content that endangers national security
Sexually explicit material
Unsubstantiated allegations against named individuals
Promotional content disguised as journalism

Editorial Review Timeline

Initial assessment: 24–48 hours. Feedback rounds may extend the process up to 72 hours before a final publication decision is made.