Community Guidelines

Menotopia is a space for real stories, wisdom, and connection. We invite you to share your voice with our community. To keep this space supportive and safe, please read and follow these guidelines before submitting.

What We Welcome

• Personal stories, reflections, or insights that fit into Menotopia’s themes: midlife, health, relationships, creativity, resilience, joy.
• Tips and strategies you’ve found useful and want to share with others.
• Honest, respectful writing in your own authentic voice.

What We Don’t Publish

• Hate speech, discrimination, or personal attacks.
• Plagiarism or AI-generated content without disclosure.
• Explicitly promotional posts, spam, or unrelated product pitches.

Writing Tips

• Keep it conversational and clear.
• Break long stories into short paragraphs for readability.
• If you cite facts or resources, include links when possible. Check all links to be sure they are secure and safe for readers.

Your Rights and Ours

• You retain copyright to your work.
• By submitting, you grant Menotopia permission to edit for clarity, formatting, and length, and to publish on our site and social channels.
• We may decline to publish submissions that don’t align with our mission.

Respect for the Community

• Comment with kindness.
• Share experiences, not judgments.
• Support others’ voices as you’d like yours to be supported.

Thank you for being part of Menotopia. Your stories help build a stronger, more connected community.