Editorial Policy

Mission and Vision

At Bon Vie Magazine, our mission is to inspire and empower educated, successful, and adventurous Black women to lead fulfilling lives through lifestyle design, wellness, and personal development. We aim to celebrate the richness of Black culture while providing insightful, practical content that uplifts and encourages our readers to live their best lives.

Our vision is to be the leading source of lifestyle content for women of color, offering fresh perspectives on wellness, success, travel, and healthy living.

Content Guidelines

Tone and Style

Our content is warm, conversational, and reflective. We blend personal experience with practical advice to create a relatable yet informative narrative. The tone is always encouraging, insightful, and respectful, appealing to a savvy audience of educated Black women.

Topics Covered

We publish content related to:

      • Wellness and health (both mental and physical)
      • Luxury lifestyle (fashion, beauty, home décor)
      • Travel guides, especially for solo and luxury travelers
      • Personal development and spiritual growth
      • Career and financial empowerment

Diversity & Inclusion

Bon Vie is committed to featuring diverse voices and perspectives. Our content reflects the richness of the Black woman’s experience, steering clear of stereotypes and embracing nuanced narratives. We create an inclusive space where all Black women feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

Content Creation Process

Editorial Calendar

We maintain a robust editorial calendar with regular posts across our core categories. Special features, including interviews, guides, and seasonal round-ups, are scheduled quarterly.

Review & Approval

All content is carefully reviewed by our editorial team. Each piece undergoes editing for clarity, tone, and grammatical accuracy. Fact-checking is essential for all articles, particularly those related to health and wellness, to ensure the accuracy of information and advice given.

Source Credibility

We prioritize reputable and verifiable sources. For health and wellness content, peer-reviewed studies, expert opinions, and reliable statistics are used to substantiate claims.

Ethical Standards

Originality and Plagiarism

All submitted content must be original. Bon Vie maintains a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. We expect contributors to properly attribute any ideas or data sourced from external sources.

Transparency and Integrity

Writers will disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including sponsored content or affiliate partnerships. Sponsored content will always be labeled as such, and we commit to providing our readers with honest reviews and recommendations.

Fact-Checking

Accuracy is vital to our credibility. Our editorial team ensures that factual claims are verified through research, and any errors are promptly corrected if identified after publication.

Reader Interaction

Comment Policy

Bon Vie fosters a respectful, inclusive, and constructive community. We encourage reader interaction through comments and social media. Comments that are offensive, discriminatory, or abusive will be removed.

Corrections Policy

If inaccuracies are found in published content, we will promptly update the article and include a note explaining the correction. Transparency with our readers is of utmost importance.

Contributor Guidelines

Freelancers and Guest Writers

Bon Vie welcomes pitches from contributors. We encourage submissions from writers who have a unique perspective on luxury, wellness, travel, and lifestyle topics relevant to our audience. Writers should familiarize themselves with our content style and mission before pitching.

Visual and Design Elements

Imagery

All visuals should align with Bon Vie’s luxurious and modern aesthetic. High-quality images that reflect the tone of the content are preferred. We particularly encourage imagery that features Black women in authentic, empowering, and elegant settings.

Copyrights

Writers and editors must ensure that all images used are either original or appropriately sourced from copyright-free repositories or licensed materials. Violations of copyright law are strictly prohibited.

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