Promotional Articles?? Is this breaking the rules???

kmd · Post by **kmd** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:35 am

I was recently reviewing the author guidelines and I am confused about this:

[quote] "Promotional articles, articles with promotional language, or articles that contain author contact information will not be considered." [/quote]

I have just finished editing what I hope will be my first submission. The article recommends teaching children a specific skill. The final section of the article guides parents on how to get started. In that section I have named a specific corporation and a free service they provide. Is that considered promotional?

I would not have named the corporation, but their free learning tools are so much better than any others I have found, I felt the need to direct parents to them. I have personal experience with the frustration of finding useful learning tools for this particular age group. My intention is not to promote the company, but to enable parents.

Do I need to remove the corporation's name from my article?

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:37 am

You're fine as long as you don't link to them.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:38 am

To clarify - we're more concerned about people who write an article with the intention of promoting their product, service, or website.

kmd · Post by **kmd** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:42 am

Thanks for the clarification!

And thank you also for your quick response to my questions.