Policy Bylines
Submission Guides
Practical guides on pitching, writing, and placing policy commentary.
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| Entry | Summary | Published | Link |
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| Turning Academic Research into Commentary Editors Want | Turning Academic Research into Commentary Editors Want Key takeaways A commentary is a genre with its own conventions. L… | 2026-09-28 | Guide |
| Co-Authoring with a Senior Fellow: How Partnerships Get You Published | Co Authoring with a Senior Fellow: How Partnerships Get You Published Key takeaways A senior fellow contributes institut… | 2026-09-27 | Guide |
| Newsjacking for Policy Experts: How Fast Is Fast Enough? | Newsjacking for Policy Experts: How Fast Is Fast Enough? Key Takeaways The deadline that matters is the outlet's review … | 2026-09-26 | Guide |
| The Pitch Email Editors Actually Open: Structure, Subject Lines, and Timing | The Pitch Email Editors Actually Open: Structure, Subject Lines, and Timing Key Takeaways A pitch email for op eds earns… | 2026-09-25 | Guide |
| How to Write a 150-Word Pitch That Gets a Reply | How to Write a 150 Word Pitch That Gets a Reply Key Takeaways A 150 word pitch carries five things: one claim, the timel… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| Using AI Tools Without Violating Outlet Submission Policies | Using AI Tools Without Violating Outlet Submission Policies Key takeaways AI rules are set outlet by outlet, and sometim… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| How Long Do Think Tank Editors Take? Response Times by Outlet Type | How Long Do Think Tank Editors Take? Response Times by Outlet Type Key Takeaways Think tank response times track the pro… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| What Editors Mean by Policy Relevance — and How to Show It | What Editors Mean by Policy Relevance — and How to Show It Key Takeaways Editors read "policy relevant" as a claim about… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| How to Handle Rejection and Resubmit Without Burning Bridges | How to Handle Rejection and Resubmit Without Burning Bridges Key Takeaways Most rejections from op ed and policy comment… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| Peer-Reviewed Journal vs. Commentary: Where Should You Publish First? | Peer Reviewed Journal vs. Commentary: Where Should You Publish First? Key takeaways A journal article and a commentary d… | 2026-09-24 | Guide |
| Do Think Tanks Pay for Op-Eds and Commentary? What the Evidence Shows | Do Think Tanks Pay for Op Eds and Commentary? What the Evidence Shows Key takeaways Six large US and UK research institu… | 2026-09-23 | Guide |
| Exclusive Submission Rules: What They Mean for Your Pitch and Your Pay | Exclusive Submission Rules: What They Mean for Your Pitch and Your Pay Key takeaways Many editor run outlets treat a sub… | 2026-09-23 | Guide |
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