Self Publishing

Self Publishing lets you publish directly to any channel in the Media On Demand network without agency involvement, editorial review, or approval delays. Your article runs as a genuine editorial — no sponsor marks, no "sponsored" labels.

1. Go to Media Network and select a channel from Media On Demand
2. Click Publish New Article to open the submission flow
3. Write your article in the rich-text editor or use AI generation
4. Add your article title, meta description, and focus keyword for SEO
5. Upload a featured image if required
6. Select target categories and add tags
7. Pay the one-time fee for that channel, or publish at no extra charge if you have an active subscription

Once submitted, your article publishes instantly — there's no agency to wait on and no approval queue. The owner or administration of the media channel still reserves the right to remove published content if it's deemed inappropriate or doesn't meet their editorial guidelines, moral standards, or ethical policies.

Media On Demand offers two ways to pay for publishing:

• Pay-As-You-Go: Pay a one-time fee per channel, shown upfront on each channel's card. No subscription required.
• Subscribe: Unlimited article publishing across the entire network for as long as your subscription is active — no per-article charges, no limits.

Pricing is transparent and shown before you publish, so there are never any hidden fees or surprise charges. You can switch between the two models at any time from your account.

To ensure your article is accepted, follow these guidelines:

• Original Content: Must be unique and not published elsewhere
• Word Count: Typically ranges between 450–800 words
• Formatting: Highlight key parts, use proper paragraphs, and structure professionally
• Images: High-quality and relevant; 1 image is normally recommended
• Links: Multiple links are allowed on Media On Demand channels
• Tone: Keep it professional, informative, and engaging

Each channel may have specific requirements visible in its detail panel. Always review these before submitting. Looking to work with an agency instead of publishing yourself? See Media Buying.

Select the right Media On Demand channel for your content with these considerations:

• Category Match: Choose channels that align with your content topic and niche
• AI-Native Channels: LLM-optimized channels are structured so AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity can crawl, cite, and reference your story directly
• Region: Filter by region to reach specific international audiences
• Pricing: Compare the one-time fee per channel, or check if it's covered under your active subscription

Use the search bar and filters in the Media Network section, or browse the full list at ondemand.arcanamace.com/channels.

Since Self Publishing skips agency review, there's no order chat or approval stages to track. Instead:

• Instant confirmation: You get a direct link to your live article the moment it publishes
• My Articles: Every article you've self-published is listed in your dashboard for quick access
• Channel removal: If a channel removes your article for violating its guidelines, you'll be notified with the reason

Need to make a correction after publishing? Contact support with the article link and requested change.