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Editorial policy

Story Garden aims to publish clear, considered writing about storytelling craft. We value accuracy where a piece makes factual claims, a distinct point of view, and a fair account of what an idea can and cannot do.

Accuracy and clarity

We review pieces for clear reasoning, useful context, and claims that readers can understand. Craft advice is presented as an approach to consider, not a rule every writer must follow. We avoid adding unsupported claims or presenting personal preference as a universal fact.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made to serve the publication and its readers. A partnership does not purchase editorial approval or control over independent coverage. Any sponsored or partner material is labelled clearly so readers can distinguish it from editorial work.

Corrections

If you spot an error or a passage that needs clarification, contact us with the article title and the detail in question. We review correction requests and update published material when a change is warranted, making the correction clear where appropriate.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence. Where that applies, we aim to label the illustration so readers can tell how it was made.

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