Contributor Information
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Contribute to the Interstellar Commerce Review
The Interstellar Commerce Review exists as a community-driven publication focused on the economic, political, industrial, and social developments shaping Prosperous Universe.
ICR welcomes contributions from players interested in writing articles, conducting interviews, covering regional developments, analyzing markets, or otherwise helping expand the living narrative surrounding the game.
Community First
ICR is, first and foremost, a role-play and community storytelling project. While we have begun offering compensation for accepted submissions where possible, our goal is not simply to commission content, but to help foster a network of contributors who genuinely enjoy engaging with the RP, journalism, and broader community aspects of the game.
Compensation exists to support contributors and encourage participation—particularly for newer players who may benefit from additional in-game financial support while building their operations. However, publication standards, editorial fit, and contribution quality remain central to the process.
Contributor Compensation
Accepted submissions may be eligible for compensation depending on:
- Article scope and depth
- Research and investigative effort
- Writing quality and editorial fit
- Originality and community relevance
- Length and complexity
- Desired coverage
ICR maintains editorial discretion regarding publication decisions and compensation levels. Submission does not guarantee publication or payment.
Rates and contributor structures are still evolving as the publication grows, and our goal is to build a system that remains sustainable, fair, and community-oriented over time.
Article Rates
| Type | Min Word | Max Word | Min. Rate | Max. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Depth / Feature | 1,200 | 3,500 | 160,000.00 CIS | 300,000.00 CIS |
| Standard Article | 500 | 1,200 | 80,000.00 CIS | 140,000.00 CIS |
| Short Wire / Bulletin | 150 | 500 | 25,000.00 CIS | 75,000.00 CIS |
Bonuses & Bounties
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Moderate Traction | 50,000.00 CIS |
| High Traction | 100,000.00 CIS |
| Major Impact | 150,000.00 CIS |
| Desk-based Bonuses (As Needed) | |
| T-01 Trade Intelligence | 45,000.00 CIS |
| P-01 Political Briefings | 30,000.00 CIS |
| I-01 Industrial Developments | 25,000.00 CIS |
| Editorial Quality Bonus | |
| Minimal Edits / Clean Copy | 20,000.00 CIS |
| Special Bounties | |
| Breaking Scoop | 125,000.00 CIS |
| Exclusive Interview | 125,000.00 CIS |
| Faction Insight Feature | 80,000.00 CIS |
Retainers
| Retainers, Monthly (All Staff Positions Paid in Addition to Retainer) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Monthly Contribution Guideline | Min. Rate | Max. Rate |
| Guest Correspondent | Paid by Submission Only, No Requirements | — | — |
| Junior Correspondent | 1-2 Articles or 2-4 Bulletins | 50,000.00 CIS | 100,000.00 CIS |
| Staff Correspondent | 2-4 Articles/Mixed, including 1 Feature | 150,000.00 CIS | 300,000.00 CIS | Senior Correspondent | 2-4 Articles/Mixed, including 1-2 Features + Supporting Coverage | 350,000.00 CIS | 600,000.00 CIS |
| Lead Correspondent | 2-5 Articles/Mixed, Desk Editorial Duties | 700,000.00 CIS | 1,000,000.00 CIS |
What We’re Looking For
We are actively interested in:
- Market and trade analysis
- Political and faction reporting
- Corporate interviews and profiles
- Industrial and logistics developments
- Community events and human-interest stories
- Economic investigations and long-form features
- In-universe opinion and commentary pieces
- Regional dispatches and local reporting
Writers of all experience levels are welcome.
Supporting ICR
Not everyone wants to write, and that’s perfectly fine.
Corporations, organizations, and individuals interested in supporting ICR and broader community journalism efforts may also contribute financially to help fund contributor compensation, publication operations, and future expansion efforts.
Supporters may be acknowledged publicly unless anonymity is requested.
If you are interested in supporting ICR financially, please contact the editorial desk directly.
Editorial Philosophy
ICR aims to balance immersive in-universe reporting with accessible, community-oriented storytelling. We value:
- Good-faith reporting and engagement
- Strong role-play and narrative contribution
- Creativity and originality
- Professional presentation
- Respectful collaboration between editors and contributors
At the end of the day, the goal is simple: help make the universe feel alive.