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Search below for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you can't find what you need, check the forums. Still stuck!? Contact us.
Membership issues
How old do I have to be to write for Suite101?
I recently got married/divorced and changed my name. Can you change it on my account?
Yes. Just send a note to help@suite101.com with your name change request.
Can I use a pen name instead of my real name?
We do recommend using your true name; however, Suite101 does not prohibit the use of pseudonyms. If you have concerns about your privacy you may write under a pen name. Please ensure that it sounds like a real name: Jane Smith is okay, but Mystical Word Weaver is not.
Do I have to include a picture of myself in my writer profile?
Yes. Your writer profile is where readers can learn about your qualifications and put a face to your writing. Suite101 encourages you to include a photo of yourself in your profile for two reasons:
- we want readers to know that Suite101 writers are real people
- adding a photo helps you to establish your personal brand as a writer
If you're uncomfortable having your photo on the site, feel free to post a photo of you taken from afar, or even one where you're wearing sunglasses or a hat to obscure your features.
Find out more about filling out your profile.
Can I take a break from writing for Suite101?
Yes. Your account will remain active while you are away, and we’ll be happy to have you back when you are ready to write again.
How do I deactivate my account?
If you wish to leave Suite101, write a note to help@suite101.com to let us know.
If my account is deactivated, will my articles stay on the site? Will I still get paid?
You bet! Even if you leave Suite101, your articles will remain on the site. For the first year of publication, Suite101 maintains exclusive rights to publish your articles. After one year, Suite101 has perpetual, non-exclusive rights to publish your articles. You’ll continue to receive revenue for these articles for as long as they remain published.
Copyright
Who owns the copyright on my articles?
You do! The copyright to articles on Suite101 always remains with the writer. However, as stated in your Writer Agreement, you grant Suite101 the exclusive rights to your articles for one year from the date of publication. After one year, Suite101 has perpetual non-exclusive rights to your articles, meaning you can post the same material elsewhere (but it will remain on Suite101). If you publish elsewhere, please credit Suite101.com as the original publisher.
If I own the rights to work in print that's never been published online, can I publish it on Suite101?
Absolutely. Please note that in doing so you grant Suite101 exclusive electronic publication rights for one year from the publication date, as well as perpetual non-exclusive rights beyond the first year. Please ensure that you edit the work so that it is in accord with our submission guidelines.
Can I publish my Suite101 articles in print?
Yes, you can. Suite101’s rights only cover digital publication.