About the SOCH Blog

Core Philosophy

Every SOCH piece should reflect the foundational ethos of the collective:

• A spirit of critical reflection and curiosity, not just conclusion.

• Interdisciplinary openness between law, policy, art, philosophy, economics, gender, history, technology, and more.

• An orientation toward the present moment, with relevance to the social, political, or cultural questions of today.

• A commitment to honesty and clarity where the writing invites rather than intimidates.

Writing Guidelines

• Write as if for a high-school student.

• Keep sentences short and direct.

• Avoid heavy academic or legal jargon; if you must use a term, explain it briefly.

• Tone and Style:

• Conversational but reflective.

• Clarity over flourish.

• Feel free to use first-person (“I” / “we”) where it strengthens authenticity.

• Use examples, anecdotes, or recent events to ground abstract ideas in reality.

• Keep paragraphs concise (4–6 lines).

Theme and Focus:

• Your piece should demonstrate contemporary importance, either by commenting on something unfolding now or by offering a fresh perspective on an old issue that feels urgent again.

• The subject can come from any discipline: law, economics, environment, politics, literature, technology, media, identity, etc.

• Writings that have a bearing on lived reality are encouraged.

Approach:

• We also welcome essays that raise questions without necessarily providing solutions.

• Challenge assumptions, provoke thought, but remain respectful and grounded.

Format:

• Font: Times New Roman

• Size: 12

• Line Spacing: 12

• Alignments: Justified

• Sources: OSCOLA (Online sources to be hyperlinked)

Submissions must be attached in .docx format and e-mailed to "hello@sochnetwork.in". Include a short title and a one-line author bio. Joint authorship of up to two people is allowed.

Review Process:
Each submission will be reviewed by Soch’s editorial circle for clarity, coherence, and alignment with Soch’s ethos. Edits will be collaborative; the writer will be part of the finalisation process.

Frequency:
Selected blogs will be published on a rolling basis on the Soch website.