Share a Highlight within the Hive!
You've found your space to share and discover the stories that make our community unique. Here, every perspective, every experience, and every insight contributes to the rich tapestry of our collective life. As you prepare to share your story, remember that your voice is essential in shaping our hive’s narrative, fostering connections, and highlighting the diversity and vibrancy that surround us.
Thank you for joining us in this journey of discovery and connection.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to craft narratives that not only shine a light on our community's diverse experiences but also foster a spirit of growth and improvement. In sharing your insights and stories, you're joining a collective effort to highlight what makes our community unique, while encouraging positive change and resilience in the face of challenges. Your contributions should aim to uplift and offer constructive perspectives, even when addressing areas in need of attention. Together, our stories will not only celebrate our community's successes but also inspire all to aspire to greater heights. Your voice is pivotal in building a narrative that is honest yet hopeful, critical yet constructive, ensuring our hive thrives on quality, integrity, and shared progress.
Editorial Guidelines for Hive Highlights Submissions
Take a minute to review these guidelines before you consider submitting as this will be our criteria for reviewing and approving or rejecting your piece to contribute to the community.
Purpose & Tone
Inspiring and Positive: Focus on uplifting stories, insightful experiences, and constructive critiques that foster a sense of community and collective growth. If there is constructive advice to be given, treat his perspective with the utmost care and encouragement to foster improvement and success.
Respectful and Inclusive: Ensure content respects all individuals, companies and groups, promoting a culture of inclusivity and understanding.
Content Focus
Local Businesses and Services: Highlight unique offerings, exceptional service, and the impact on the community, while offering constructive feedback where improvement is needed.
Community Events and Activities: Share experiences, outcomes, and the communal value of local events, leagues, and performances.
Personal Stories and Insights: Narratives should add to the community’s tapestry, sharing lessons learned, personal growth, or how experiences within the community have shaped perceptions or realities.
3. Constructive Criticism
Objective and Fair: When offering critiques, base your observations on objective facts and personal experiences. Aim to provide balanced views that include potential solutions or suggestions for improvement.
Encouraging Improvement: Frame criticisms in a manner that encourages positive change and offers a roadmap for achieving it, highlighting areas of opportunity rather than solely focusing on shortcomings.
Accuracy and Authenticity
Fact-Checking: Ensure all claims, especially about businesses or individuals, are accurate and verifiable. Misinformation or unverified facts should be omitted.
Original Content: Submissions must be the original work of the contributor. Plagiarized content will not be accepted.
Formatting and Structure
Clear Structure: Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to organize content for readability. Articles should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Word Limit: Aim for a word count that adequately covers the topic while remaining engaging (typically between 800 - 3,000 words).
Visuals: If including images or graphics, ensure you have the right to use them and provide captions or credits as necessary.
Submission and Review Process
Editing: Understand that all submissions will undergo a review process, and be open to editorial feedback and revisions.
Prohibited Content
No Self-Promotion: Submissions should not serve as advertisements for personal businesses or services.
Avoid Controversial Topics: Steer clear of divisive or highly controversial subjects not directly beneficial to the community's positive development. (I’m talking to you, Nephi!)
Legal and Ethical Standards
Compliance: Ensure your submission complies with all relevant laws, including copyright and privacy laws.
By adhering to these guidelines, contributors will help ensure that Hive Highlights remains a trusted, valuable, and enriching resource for the community. Submissions that do not follow these guidelines may be rejected or returned for revision.
Submission Process
Write & Submit
Craft Your Piece
Start by writing your story, ensuring it reflects our editorial guidelines for tone, content, and quality. Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word for easy formatting and editing.
Submission Form
Once your article is polished and ready, submit your piece. Here, you have two options: upload your Word document directly or share a Google Docs link.
Ensure your contact details are included so we can send you updates and feedback.
Confirmation
Upon submission, you’ll receive an automatic email confirming we’ve received your story. This email is your assurance that your piece is in the review queue.
Review & Feedback
Our Review
Our editorial team will thoroughly review your submission, assessing how well it aligns with our mission and guidelines. This process takes up to 7 business days. We're looking for stories that add value and resonate with our community.
Status Update
Expect an email from us within 7 business days with an update on your submission’s status. This could be an acceptance, a request for revisions, or a notice that your submission isn’t a fit at this time.
Revisions
If revisions are needed, our email will include detailed feedback. We encourage you to revise and resubmit your article, keeping our suggestions in mind to enhance your story.
Publish & Share
Publication Schedule
Accepted stories are scheduled for publication. We will inform you about the publication date and share guidelines on how you can help promote your article within the hive.
Your Published Piece
Once your story is live, you’ll receive a link to the published article.
Community Engagement: Engage with your readers through comments within the hive. Your story doesn’t end with publication; it begins a new chapter of interaction and impact.
Benefits of Contributing!
Visibility
Enhance your personal and professional voice within the community.
Community Impact
Shape community perceptions and support local growth with your stories.
Skill Development
Improve your writing and communication skills through regular practice.
Networking
Connect with peers, professionals, and local businesses, expanding your network.
Feedback
Receive constructive feedback to refine your storytelling abilities
Creative Expression
Use the platform as an outlet to share your passions and creativity.
