Editorial Standards
Editorial Standards and Disclosures.
Every edition is held to a standard that protects readers, contributors, and the integrity of the movement.
Every Chapter Requires
- truthful storytelling
- responsible claims
- reader value
- clear transformation
- respect for others’ privacy
- professional tone
- original writing
- appropriate source attribution
- permissions where needed
- disclosure of relevant AI assistance where appropriate
- human review
- respect for intellectual property
- fact checking
Stories involving identifiable third parties may require:
- permission
- de-identification
- editorial changes
- legal review
AI Use
AI May Assist With
- brainstorming
- organization
- outline support
- clarity
- editing preparation
AI Must Not Be Used To
- fabricate life experiences
- invent quotations
- create fake credentials
- misrepresent facts
- copy protected material
- invent testimonials
- create false medical, financial, legal, or professional claims
AI Can Support the Process.
It Cannot Replace the Truth of Your Story.
Privacy
Co-Author Applications Contain Deeply Personal Stories. They Are Treated as Private.
The following are never exposed to other applicants or contributors, and secure access controls govern contributor materials:
- unpublished stories
- application responses
- personal contact information
- draft chapters
- editorial feedback
- agreements
- payment information
- private contributor records
Analytics are limited to privacy-conscious page and interaction events. Application story details are never sent to general analytics tools.
Contributor Responsibilities
Contributors Remain Responsible for What They Publish.
- the accuracy of their stories
- professional claims
- permissions
- rights
- representations
- appropriate disclosures
Results and Opportunity Disclosure
Participation requires acceptance, execution of the applicable contributor agreement, completion of editorial requirements, and payment of any disclosed participation or publishing fees. Publication, bestseller status, book sales, media exposure, speaking opportunities, business growth, income, client acquisition, funding, investment outcomes, and other commercial results are not guaranteed. Contributors remain responsible for the accuracy of their stories, professional claims, permissions, rights, representations, and appropriate disclosures.