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Make sure you send us your 100-word bio, high-resolution photo and social media links along with a summary of your piece. We cannot reply to all queries because we get a large number of submissions. We endeavor to get back to you in two weeks if your submission meets our editorial guidelines.
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- Include the number of words and the subject, after your title and summary. The summary should be one to three sentences long.
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- Please write in your own voice. Fair Observer is agnostic about perspectives but prizes authenticity among its authors.
- Follow our Author Guidelines closely. In particular, use the active voice, keep your sentences short and write with clarity.
- Fair Observer enjoys publishing courageous and fresh voices with fact-based, well-reasoned insights.
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