An editorial should be an essay written to inform, educate or entertain and is not created to attempt to sell something written by an outside contributor.  It should have a clear point of view supported by specific evidence. It does not represent the opinions of Prosper.

What are the guidelines for editorial submissions?

  • Provide actionable insight with practical tips
  • Content must be strictly educational and non-promotional
  • Articles must be exclusive (unpublished) to Prosper
  • Articles should follow AP style rules

How are editorial contributions selected?

Among the things we look for are timeliness (is it pegged to something emerging in the industry?), resonance (is it something that will interest Prosper readers?), and freshness of perspective (is a new tactic, tip, or trick we haven’t heard many times before?). You don’t need to have special expertise in a topic. But explaining how your background or experience informs your point of view can make for a more effective editorial. You also don’t need to have an important title — and having an important title doesn’t mean we’ll publish your editorial.

Are editorials edited?

We are careful not to alter a writer’s opinions or “voice,” but all op-eds are edited for clarity and precision of language and for logic of argumentation and organization. They are also fact-checked and copy-edited for grammar and style and may be adjusted to fit the space available in the newspaper. We ask contributors to sign off on all changes before we publish a final version on the website or op-ed page.

Are editorials solicited?

Although we carefully review all unsolicited pieces that are submitted, we also reach out to people we think might have an interesting opinion on an emerging topic  — especially when there’s new technology and we’d like to get smart commentary onto the website and into the hands of sellers quickly.