{"id":3952,"date":"2026-08-14T12:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dauk.org\/?p=3952"},"modified":"2026-08-14T17:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T16:19:49","slug":"meet-dauks-new-substack-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dauk.org\/meet-dauks-new-substack-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet DAUK&#8217;s new Substack editor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re delighted to introduce Dr Maya Machesney, an FY1 doctor and our outgoing medical student lead, as the new editor of the DAUK Substack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll be publishing weekly articles, free to all DAUK members. Non-members can also read our content by subscribing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a member but find an article is behind the paywall, please contact us with the email address you use for Substack and we\u2019ll make sure you can access it. We\u2019re still ironing out a few teething problems, so please bear with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c2bebf\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Head and shoulders photo of DAUK Substack lead Dr Maya Machesney\" class=\"wp-image-3949 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c2bebf; aspect-ratio:1.3350882856929993;width:421px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250517_DAUK-COMMITTEE-2025_025_Maya-Machesney-1-edited-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Maya Machesney, an FY1 doctor and new DAUK Substack editor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d love to hear from members who have an article they\u2019d like to contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome conversational opinion pieces written from a personal perspective, but we\u2019re also happy to consider more structured or academic, referenced pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our preferred length is 800 to 1,200 words, although we\u2019re flexible, so don\u2019t let length put you off submitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles are not paid, but your work will be shared with DAUK\u2019s large social media following and will help support our campaigning and organisational work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substack articles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While our regular Substack articles are free for members and paywalled for non-members, we also publish occasional free posts on topical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re happy for authors to use AI-assisted tools, but the ideas and writing must remain those of the named author. Substack uses automated AI detection tools, which are switched on for our posts. AI should support your work, not replace your original contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team. We may suggest edits or provide feedback where we decide not to publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have an idea? We\u2019d love to read it. <a href=\"https:\/\/dauk.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the DAUK Substack<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re delighted to introduce Dr Maya Machesney, an FY1 doctor and our outgoing medical student lead, as the new editor of the DAUK Substack. 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