Mudawan English Publishing & Pitch Guidelines
Mudawan is seeking original, high-quality content from writers who can provide insightful, analytical perspectives. We are delighted that you are interested in contributing to us. Please follow our pitch submission process below.
About Mudawan
Mudawan is a media platform committed to rigorous, fact-based reporting and thoughtful analysis. We prioritize accuracy, depth, and intellectual rigor, presenting complex issues in a clear and engaging manner. Our editorial vision emphasizes:
- Evidence-based reporting: Every claim must be supported by credible sources, verified data, or primary research.
- Intellectual curiosity: We seek content that challenges assumptions, explores nuances, and provides readers with new ways of thinking about global, regional, or local topics.
- Professional standards: Articles must meet the highest journalistic and editorial standards, including clarity, style, and proper sourcing.
We welcome pitches that cover a wide range of topics, provided they are thoroughly researched and thoughtfully analyzed.
Pitch Submission Process
Mudawan accepts pitches on a rolling basis. Please follow these guidelines carefully; pitches that do not comply with our instructions will not be considered.
- Draft your email pitch using the Mudawan pitch template below.
- Send your pitch to:
- Wait for a response. We aim to respond within two weeks.
We accept only one pitch per contributor at a time. Previously written but unpublished articles are also welcome.
Mudawan Pitch Template
- Email subject line: [Your Name in Last, First format] – [Pitch Title] – Article Pitch. For example: Last Name, First Name – The Rise of AI in Financial Markets – Article Pitch
- Introduction and key details: Introduce yourself in 1-2 sentences. Attach a CV/resume and/or a LinkedIn profile. Briefly describe your story idea and why it matters.
- Pitch summary: Summarize your article idea in 1-2 paragraphs. Include the who, what, when, where, and why. Explain how your article provides insightful analysis or original research.
- Contributors: State if you are the sole contributor and provide relevant details for any co-authors or collaborators.
- Multimedia components: Specify if your article will include charts, graphs, photos, or videos. Provide proper attribution for all media elements.
- Length: Estimate the word count of your proposed article. If already written, include the total word count.
- Originality: Confirm that your work is original and unpublished elsewhere. If you have pitched it to other outlets, please specify.
- Previous work: Include links to relevant writing samples that demonstrate your style and analytical approach. For completed articles, provide a live Word/Google document link for editorial review.
General Content Guidelines
- Relevance: Articles should align with Mudawan’s analytical and fact-based approach. Each piece should provide depth, insight, and context.
- Clarity: Writing should be clear, concise, and structured logically. Avoid jargon unless it is clearly explained.
- Originality: Articles must be original, unpublished, and written solely for Mudawan.
- Credibility: All statistics, claims, and visuals must be supported with reputable sources. Mudawan maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism.
Article Formats
Submissions should fall into one of the following categories:
- Opinion: Clear, argument-driven pieces where writers take a position and provide their own perspective (Length: 800-1,200 words).
- Analysis: Evidence-based, structured articles explaining political, economic, or social issues with depth, research, and context (Length: 1,000-1,600 words).
- Essays: Reflective or narrative pieces that explore ideas, personal experiences, or cultural reflections (Length: 900-1,400 words).
- Features / Investigative: Longer, storytelling-style articles, profiles, and thematic deep-dives (Length: 1,500-3,000 words).
- Interviews: Conversations with experts, creatives, policymakers, or individuals with meaningful stories (Length: 800-1,500 words).
- Blogs / Short Takes: Shorter, fast-turnaround commentary, reactions, or informal reflections (Length: 400-700 words).
- Explainers: Straightforward breakdowns of complex issues (e.g., “What is…?”, “Why does this matter…?”) (Length: 700-1,200 words).
- Multimedia: Non-text content including explainers, interviews, photo essays, and data visuals.
We look forward to reviewing your work and adding your analytical perspective to Mudawan.