Writing for Wave: Editorial Guidelines

What We Encourage

Our goal is to create a respectful and inspiring space where young writers can express themselves while engaging readers from across the community.

We welcome writing that reflects the creativity, experiences, and perspectives of students. Topics may include:

• Tips and Advice
  Sharing practical ideas, lessons learned, or guidance that may help fellow students navigate school and life.
• Lived Experiences
  Personal stories and reflections about school, identity, challenges, growth, and meaningful moments.
• Books and Movies
  Review, compare, or recommend books and movies that made an impact on you.
• Creative Writing
  Share writing tips, inspiration, or anything related to the craft of storytelling.
• Ripples of Thought
  Express your personal reflections, opinions, and unique perspectives on topics that matter to students.

We also encourage writing that explores themes such as:

• Stress & Mental Health, including how students cope with pressure and build resilience
• New Beginnings, including moving to a new country, adapting to a new school, or starting a new chapter in life

Wave Blog celebrates authentic student voices, thoughtful reflection, and creative expression.

What We Do Not Publish

To maintain a respectful and inclusive platform, Wave Blog does not publish content that includes:

• Political promotion, advocacy, or debate (including arguments for or against political parties, governments, or public policy)
• Religious promotion or debate
• Content that discriminates against individuals or groups
• Personal attacks, harassment, or inflammatory language
• Content that violates copyright or is copied from other sources

Our focus is on creative expression, personal experiences, and constructive ideas.

Respectful Writing

We encourage writers to approach topics with curiosity, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives. Thoughtful discussion is welcome, but content should aim to inform, inspire, or reflect rather than provoke or divide.

Editorial Review

All blog posts are developed through an editorial process. Student writers work with Wave Blog editors to refine their ideas, strengthen their writing, and prepare their pieces for publication.

We may decide not to publish a piece if it does not align with the platform’s goals.

Copyright & Ownership

The work you create remains yours. Student writers retain copyright in their original articles published on Wave Blog. Publishing an article on Wave Blog does not transfer ownership of the work to Ripple Foundation.

By submitting and approving an article for publication, the writer grants Ripple Foundation a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish, reproduce, display, archive, and promote the article in connection with Wave Blog and Ripple Foundation’s charitable programs and communications. Writers will be credited for their work wherever reasonably practicable.

Ripple Foundation will not sell or license a contributor’s article to a third party for commercial use without permission from the copyright owner.

If we become aware that a contributor’s work has been copied or used without permission, Ripple Foundation may assist the contributor by documenting or reporting the unauthorized use to the relevant website, platform, search engine, or hosting provider. Copyright ownership and decisions about any further action remain with the contributor.