Welcome to Noon Post. This page serves as the contributor guide for writers interested in joining Noon Post’s network of authors and contributors.

Since August 2013, we have proudly published the work of more than 1,000 young Arab writers from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we are delighted to welcome you to our platform. Much of Noon Post’s content is produced by independent writers and journalists who share your passion for journalism and your strong sense of responsibility toward our societies, audiences, and homelands.

We welcome submissions from both established and emerging writers and journalists, and we would be honored for Noon Post to become the platform where your first report is published.

Due to practical limitations, we are unfortunately able to publish only a small portion of the material we receive. In most cases, we respond only to contributors whose reports are selected for publication, as replying to every submission would require substantial time and resources from our small editorial team.

Before sending us your article or proposal, we encourage you to spend some time becoming familiar with Noon Post, its editorial philosophy, the type of content we publish, and our storytelling formats. We are particularly interested in original reporting, in-depth analysis, and long-form journalism relevant to the broader Arab audience. Our coverage focuses especially on Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and other issues central to the Arab world.

If you would like to write for Noon Post, please read every line of this page carefully.

Quick Overview

Noon Post does not accept completed reports before prior editorial agreement. Writers must first coordinate with the editorial team regarding the article’s angle, scope, and delivery timeline before beginning work.
We seek original and exclusive reports and analyses focused on pressing issues in the Arab region, our culture, identity, and the concerns of our audiences, especially topics overlooked by mainstream and official media.
Please submit final drafts only. Our editorial team is small, and extensive revisions require considerable time. If important developments occur after submission and before publication, resend the updated text while clearly highlighting all changes.
Always use precise dates and times, such as “10 December 2010,” rather than vague references like “last Tuesday,” “next week,” or “tomorrow,” since publication may occur significantly later than submission.
Carefully proofread and edit your report before submission. Avoid excessive letter stretching, inconsistent spelling, and poor formatting.

Workflow

Noon Post does not accept completed reports that have not been discussed with the editorial team in advance. Because we publish a limited number of reports daily according to a planned editorial calendar, every report must first be reviewed in terms of topic, angle, and submission schedule.

Accordingly, the first step toward publishing your work on Noon Post is submitting a proposal.

Before sending your proposal, make sure your answer is “yes” to the following questions:

Are you sufficiently knowledgeable or specialized in the topic you wish to write about?
Does your report fit within Noon Post’s editorial sections or formats?
Have you reviewed how competing media outlets covered the same topic, and do you have something new to add?

The Noon Post editorial team usually responds within 24 hours, either with approval, a request for clarification, or a polite rejection. Contributors may submit up to three proposals in one email.

Please send proposals to: [email protected]

The editorial board reserves the right to make editorial revisions, including adjustments to titles and portions of the text. Editors may also request revisions from the writer or decline publication if the article does not align with Noon Post’s editorial standards or policies. In such cases, the writer remains free to publish the article elsewhere.

Reasons a Submission May Be Rejected

Failure to coordinate the article idea and scope in advance.
Significant deviation from the agreed-upon angle.
The article has become outdated or lost relevance.
The report offers no original contribution.
The report is too short (under 800 words) or too long (over 1,500 words).
Use of artificial intelligence tools in drafting all or part of the article.
Excessive editorial, grammatical, spelling, or formatting issues.
Weak writing quality, including:
- Unsupported claims lacking credible sourcing.
- Lack of narrative voice or personality.
- Excessive reliance on expert commentary or a single source.
- Verbosity, repetition, and unnecessary filler.
- Overcomplicated language and stylistic exaggeration.
- Poor structure and paragraph organization.
- Excessive editorial work required to make the article publishable.

Reasons Noon Post May Discontinue Working With a Contributor

Plagiarism or literary theft.
Repeated failure to meet agreed deadlines.
Repeated factual inaccuracies.
Submission of forged credentials or fabricated evidence.
Use of AI-generated text within reports.
Offensive conduct toward Noon Post publicly or privately.

Pitching a Story

A strong proposal leads to a strong report. A weak proposal complicates the editorial process. A good proposal demonstrates that the journalist has already developed a clear understanding of the topic, conducted preliminary research, and is prepared to expand the investigation and begin writing.

A convincing proposal helps editors make quick decisions.

Characteristics of a Strong Proposal

Includes a preliminary headline.
Contains a concise summary explaining the significance and angle of the report (approximately 40 words).
Lists at least three core themes or discussion points.
Identifies potential interviewees or sources, such as experts, analysts, witnesses, or stakeholders.
Includes an expected delivery date.

Noon Post Sections

Politics
Economy
Rights & Freedoms
Society
Culture, Literature & Arts
History
Travel & Tourism
Health
Food
Cinema & Drama
Technology & Entrepreneurship
Journalism

Noon Post Formats

Reports
In-depth Features
Dossiers
Investigations
Interviews

Contributor Commitments

Writers contributing to Noon Post are expected to uphold the following standards:

Originality: The report must be entirely written by the contributor and free from copyright violations or plagiarism.
Exclusivity: The report must be produced exclusively for Noon Post and may not be republished elsewhere after publication.
Comprehensive coverage and follow-up.
Flexibility and responsiveness to editorial revision requests.
Inclusion of source links whenever necessary, including for claims, references, and background information.
Providing recordings of confidential-source interviews upon request.
Submission using the official Noon Post template.
Sharing the published article across personal social media platforms.

Noon Post Commitments

Noon Post commits to:

Providing the agreed financial compensation.
Publishing and promoting reports across Noon Post platforms and social channels.
Responding within five business days regarding publication decisions.
Allowing contributors to publish their work elsewhere if publication is declined.

Ownership Rights After Publication

Reports published on Noon Post in exchange for financial compensation become the property of Noon Post. The platform retains the right to republish, translate, adapt, or reproduce the content in various formats, including visual stories and films.

Compensation & Payment Cycle

Noon Post offers financial compensation to contributors based on the type and scope of the material submitted.

Payments are processed quarterly for reports published during the preceding three months and are transferred via bank transfer or money remittance service.

Payments are issued between the 1st and 14th of the following months:

April
July
October
January

Important note: Contributors are encouraged to submit at least four reports during each quarterly cycle to avoid delays in payment processing.

Contributor Information

Before submitting a first report, contributors must provide the following information to create their Noon Post profile:

Full name in Arabic and English
Social media account links
A clear professional profile photo
A short bio of 3–10 words

Contributors may not publish under pseudonyms or another person’s name unless there are serious security concerns. In such cases, publication may occur under “Editorial Team” after notifying the commissioning editor.

Types of Content We Accept From Freelancers

Accepted Content

Investigative reports (up to 5,000 words)
Long-form in-depth reports (around 2,500 words)
Feature reports focused on specific angles (around 1,200 words)
Explainer reports (around 800 words)
Photo reports
Interviews
Multi-part editorial files and dossiers

Content We Do Not Accept

Straight news reports
Opinion articles (except guest opinion submissions)
Blogs
Translations

Sources & Citations

Clearly identify all sources by full name and context.
Provide convincing reasons when requesting anonymity for sources.
Use credible and verifiable sources.
When citing books, reports, or printed documents, specify page numbers whenever possible.

Technical Standards for Reports

Ideal article length (excluding investigations and extensive features): 900–1,200 words.
Attach a suitable cover image related to the topic with a minimum width of 1080px.
Insert source links correctly using hyperlinks.
Place quotations within quotation marks.
Keep paragraphs concise, ideally no longer than two to three lines.
Include a main title, an alternative title suggestion, and subheadings for each section.
Ensure consistent formatting and avoid unnecessary spacing.
Use one unified text style throughout the document.
Do not embed images or tables directly into the document; send them separately and indicate placement within the text.
Submit the final draft as a Word document or share it as a Google Docs file (preferred).
Review and test the quality of your report before submission.

That is all. Thank you very much.

Last updated: 5 November 2025.