Publisher AI Content Checklist Before Publication

Why publishers need a checklist

AI-assisted content can look polished while still lacking sources, examples, or author judgment. A checklist helps editors review quality and authenticity consistently before content goes live.

Start with content verification and publishing team workflows. Pair detection with citation support and source review.

Pre-publication checks

Confirm the author and assignment. Run AI detection for review evidence. Check whether flagged passages are generic or unsupported. Verify every factual claim. Ask for disclosure when policy requires it. Improve examples, source quality, and audience usefulness before publication.

Decision record

Keep a short record of what was checked, what was revised, and why the final decision was made. This builds editorial consistency without turning detection into a binary gate.

FAQ

Should every freelancer draft be checked?

Teams can start with high-risk topics, new writers, or content that makes factual claims. Over time, the checklist can become part of normal editorial intake.

What is the best outcome after a flag?

The best outcome is often a better draft: clearer sourcing, stronger examples, more author context, and explicit disclosure where required.