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Product Guide5 July 202612 min read

The Complete Guide to Pre-Publish Guard: Catch Errors Before Your Readers Do

Rahul Mehta

AI Shadow Team


What is Pre-Publish Guard?


Pre-Publish Guard is AI Shadow's comprehensive quality assurance system that scans your articles before publication. It checks for grammar, legal issues, bias, fact accuracy, and SEO optimization.


The Five Pillars


1. Grammar & Style

  • Detects typos, punctuation errors, and style inconsistencies
  • Enforces your newsroom's style guide
  • Suggests improvements for clarity and readability

  • 2. Legal Compliance

  • Identifies potentially defamatory statements
  • Flags privacy concerns
  • Checks for proper attribution and fair use

  • 3. Bias Detection

  • Analyzes political framing
  • Detects loaded language
  • Suggests balanced alternatives

  • 4. Fact Verification

  • Cross-references claims against trusted sources
  • Identifies unsupported statistics
  • Flags outdated information

  • 5. SEO Optimization

  • Analyzes headline effectiveness
  • Checks keyword density
  • Suggests meta descriptions

  • Getting Started


    1. Navigate to your story workspace

    2. Click "Pre-Publish Guard" in the right panel

    3. Paste your article content

    4. Review the comprehensive report

    5. Address flagged issues before publishing


    Best Practices


  • Run Pre-Publish Guard early in the writing process
  • Don't wait until the last minute
  • Use the suggestions as learning opportunities
  • Keep your style guide updated for optimal results

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