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First, Thank You!

Thanks for even THINKING about writing! SQLServerPedia is a resource built by the community, for the community. Our Editors are committed to sharing knowledge between SQL Server users.

Want to build up your resume? Writing technical articles and getting recognized by your peers is a great way to stand out in tough times. Next time you walk into a job interview, imagine being able to tell your interviewer, "Pull up SQLServerPedia.com, and I'll show you some of the articles I've written and edited." It shows that you care about the community, that you're in this for the long term, and that you go above and beyond your competitors.

Want to write a book or a magazine article? The publishers will want to see writing credits under your belt, and contributing wiki articles is a great way to get started. We're focused on sharing knowledge, so we make the publishing process as easy and painless as possible.

Afraid of getting rejected? Relax: we know that your job is to write T-SQL, not articles. We work together to get articles written and updated. Don't sweat the small stuff - just write about what you're passionate about, and if it's not perfect, that's what other members of the community are there for! We help each other to hone articles to make them better.

How to Write and Edit Articles

Here's how to start:

How to Edit Existing Articles - if you're just getting started, you may find it easier to enhance existing pages instead of start with a blank page.
How to Contribute New Articles - when you want to write from scratch.
Article Requests - topics that readers would like to see covered.

The Wiki Editing Process

How to Review Pages - how to check whether pages meet SQLServerPedia's editorial standards. Reading this will help your new articles and edits get approved the first time.
What Editors Do - in case you'd like to peek inside a day in the life of a SQLServerPedia Editor.

How to Record & Produce Podcasts

Right now, we're producing our podcasts internally, but we're looking for people who'd like to do screencasts or podcast tutorials showing how to accomplish a task in SQL Server.

How to Record Podcasts - how you can record your own podcasts for distribution here at SQLServerPedia.
How to Edit Podcasts - step-by-step instructions for Mac users to encode and upload video podcasts.

When in doubt, just drop us a line at ask@sqlserverpedia.com. Thanks for helping make the community better!