Rules
Copy editing and fact-checking problems with practical fixes
Editing and fact-checking fixes for polished falsehoods, altered quotes, weak sourcing, number errors, late headlines, version confusion, and rushed proofs.
Section
Rules
Rules
Feature writing and story structure problems with practical fixes
Feature writing fixes for scene overload, delayed focus, weak chronology, unsupported interior detail, background blocks, repeated evidence, and false endings.
Rules
Magazine pitching and commissioning problems with practical fixes
Commissioning fixes for topic-only pitches, unpaid reporting, vague approvals, scope creep, missing fees, broad rights, status assumptions, and silence.
Rules
Editorial calendar and issue-planning problems with practical fixes
Issue-planning fixes for title-only calendars, deadline overload, repeated forms, false backups, stale dates, hidden dependencies, page churn, and missed reviews.
Rules
Magazine editorial workflow problems and practical fixes
Editorial workflow fixes for vague briefs, late structural edits, version conflicts, weak fact checks, hidden advertising, risky handoffs, and proof-stage rewrites.