Submission Guidelines

How to pitch and submit articles to TCMP.

At TCMP, we champion independent journalism and authentic storytelling. Our contributors are citizen journalists, analysts, and creatives committed to truth, accuracy, and public interest reporting. We do not accept sponsored articles, branded content, SEO-driven submissions, or AI-generated material. Every piece must reflect original human insight and uphold TCMP’s editorial integrity. Before submitting, please contact our editorial team to discuss your idea. This ensures clarity, prevents duplication, and aligns your pitch with our editorial priorities.

How to Contact:

• General submissions: editor@thecirclemediaplus.co.uk
• Africa desk: africa@thecirclemediaplus.co.uk
• UK & Global desk: newsroom@thecirclemediaplus.co.uk
• Studio/documentary pitches: studio@thecirclemediaplus.co.uk

Writer Guidelines:

Articles should be submitted in Word or similar format, 400–1,000 words (longer works considered if warranted).
Include:
• A compelling headline and concise standfirst (≤140 characters)
• Engaging opening paragraph
• Logical structure and reader-friendly paragraphs
• Subheadings every 200 words
• Clear ending and at least one quotable line
• Hyperlinks to sources

Editorial Process:

Editors collaborate with authors to refine articles while maintaining factual accuracy. Authors retain full copyright; the editor-in-chief approves headlines, ledes, subheadings, and placement.

Authors Profile Here

Accepted contributors provide a short bio (≤100 words), profile picture, and links to relevant social media or websites.