RealInnovation.com is interested in publishing articles that explore, or relate to, innovation. Particularly, we seek articles which provide specific ideas or experiences which business practitioners can immediately put to use. Articles can be as technical as the subject requires, but writers should consider RealInnovation.com readers are on all experience levels. We prefer articles of moderate length and which offer graphic elements or illustrations to help make issues clearer. While we do not pay for submissions, authors of articles receive the notoriety of being published on RealInnovation.com, as well as the opportunity to share their professional experience and expertise.
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Guidelines for RealInnovation.com Articles
Articles should be well-written, informative and directed toward action.
Articles should focus on specifics - RealInnovation.com is for practitioners.
Articles for RealInnovation.com ideally should be between 900 and 1,500 words in length. (Exceptions are allowed from time to time.)
Articles should include, when possible, graphic elements (graphs, charts, tables, illustrations) to ensure maximum clarity.
Articles by consultants should not reveal any named-client data without client permission.
Articles should include a short biography of the author.
Articles should not be vehicles for self-promotion. (Links to authors and their businesses are included in their biographies, but articles aimed at promoting products and/or businesses are not accepted.)
Articles must be accompanied by the Author Certification statement.
Ideas for Topics for RealInnovation.com Articles
A lesson learned from a successful project or even a mistake.
A unique way of solving a problem common to many organizations.
A surprising result obtained from a tool or test (including the background and need for the test).
A case study of an interesting/unique project.
A way to improve the use of an application.
Something useful learned about deployments, team leadership, project selection or any other related experience.
How It Works Authors can submit articles as Microsoft Word or text format attachments using the form below (preferred) or via email. Word documents allow the easy transmission of graphs, graphics or tables. The document, if emailed, should be sent to content_submission at RealInnovation.com. Included with the document must be the author's name, email address, title of the article, and a short (30 words) professional biography. In addition, the Author Certification statement below must be included in your email. If it is not, RealInnovation.com is unable to consider your material for publication.
Author Certification: "I certify that I am the author or sole owner of the material I am submitting to RealInnovation.com, a division of CTQ Media. CTQ Media, RealInnovation.com and its licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose in any form and on any media. I agree to indemnify CTQ Media and RealInnovation.com for all damages and expenses that may be incurred in connection with the material."
Authors also may use the form below to submit articles and material for consideration. Be sure to fill out all the entire form, including the Author Certification.
By submitting an article, the author gives RealInnovation.com exclusive worldwide publishing rights to the article for 30 days, beginning the first day the article is published on the website. After 30 days, RealInnovation.com retains non-exclusive rights to articles published on the website. This requirement is in addition to the author certification and other permissions provided.
Author Certification: I certify that I am the author or sole owner of the material I am submitting to RealInnovation.com, a division of CTQ Media. CTQ Media, RealInnovation.com and its licensees may reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works and otherwise use the material for any purpose in any form and on any media. I agree to indemnify CTQ Media and RealInnovation.com for all damages and expenses that may be incurred in connection with the material. For more information, please see our user agreement.
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