At Hack Spirit, our mission is to provide practical, transformative insights that empower our readers to lead more mindful, fulfilling lives. To ensure we deliver high-quality, trustworthy content, we adhere to the following editorial guidelines:
Expertise and Accuracy: Every article is built on solid research and meticulous fact‑checking. Our editor, Lachlan Brown, personally reviews sources and references to ensure each insight is both reliable and enlightening.
Clarity and Readability: Complex ideas deserve clear words. We strip away jargon and keep sentences tight, turning nuanced concepts into practical takeaways any reader can grasp at a glance.
Engagement: From headline to takeaway, our mission is to move you to think—and act. Whether you’re leafing through a book or scrolling an article, we craft stories that spark curiosity, inspire growth, and empower meaningful change.
2. Ethical Standards
Integrity: Originality is non‑negotiable. Every piece is written from scratch and vetted for authenticity—our editor, Lachlan Brown, personally runs plagiarism checks and verifies that all ideas are properly attributed.
Transparency: We cite our sources, disclose affiliate links, and flag sponsored pieces in plain sight. Readers always know where information comes from and why it’s on the page.
Respect: Hack Spirit is a space for many voices. We champion empathy, inclusivity, and thoughtful dialogue, ensuring all perspectives are treated with dignity and understanding.
3. Content Types
Articles: Deep‑dive features on mindfulness, personal growth, relationships, and Eastern philosophy—actionable, research‑backed, and written in plain English.
Books: Comprehensive guides and insights authored by Lachlan Brown and other experts, available for purchase.
Resources: Interactive tools and free resources designed to enhance our readers’ personal growth journeys.
4. Review Process
Editorial Review: Nothing publishes without a close read from editor‑in‑chief Lachlan Brown. He and the team comb through every line for accuracy, clarity, and tone so each piece meets Hack Spirit’s exacting standards.
Expert Review: When a story dives into specialized territory, we invite trusted practitioners—psychologists, mindfulness teachers, or researchers—to validate key facts and keep our guidance firmly grounded in real‑world expertise.
Reader Feedback: Our evolution is reader‑driven. We actively welcome your comments and suggestions, folding them into future updates so the content grows alongside our community’s needs.
5. Contributor Guidelines
Qualifications: We welcome pitches from writers who live and breathe mindfulness, psychology, or personal development. Demonstrated expertise—whether through study, professional practice, or a strong publication history—is essential.
Submission: Only original, unpublished work makes the cut. Articles must hit our ethical and quality benchmarks: solid research, clear structure, and genuine value for readers. Anything derivative or AI‑spun is declined.
Collaboration: If your draft is accepted, editor‑in‑chief Lachlan Brown will work with you line by line to refine concepts and polish language so every piece resonates with Hack Spirit’s voice and mission.
6. Continuous Improvement
Ongoing Training: Growth is baked into our workflow. The team stays current through self‑directed study, industry journals, and regular peer reviews guided by editor‑in‑chief Lachlan Brown, so our standards evolve with the field.
Feedback Loop: Your voice shapes our work. We invite—and act on—reader input to fine‑tune our articles, sharpen our processes, and keep the conversation vibrant and relevant.
7. Corrections and Updates
Accuracy: If we spot (or you flag) an error, we move fast: verify the facts, update the piece, and note the correction—so the version you read is always the most reliable one.
Transparency: All edits are out in the open. Every significant change is time‑stamped and labeled as a correction or update, giving you a clear audit trail from first draft to final wording.
Conclusion
At Hack Spirit, our mission is to deliver insightful, actionable content that sparks genuine growth. Every guideline we follow—curated by editor‑in‑chief Lachlan Brown—keeps our work aligned with that purpose, earning your trust through consistency, clarity, and integrity.
Have a question or suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Reach us anytime at info@hackspirit.com
