How to Start a Wikipedia Page?

Create a Wikipedia account

Read Wikipedia’s notability guidelines

Check that the topic has reliable, independent sources

Search Wikipedia to confirm the page does not already exist

Gather citations from reputable published sources

Draft the article in your user sandbox

Write in a neutral, encyclopedic tone

Add inline citations for every important claim

Follow Wikipedia’s manual of style and formatting rules

Avoid promotional language, original research, and unsupported statements

Review the draft for completeness and neutrality

Submit the draft through Wikipedia’s Articles for Creation process

Respond to reviewer feedback and make revisions if needed

Publish the page only after it is accepted or if you are allowed to create it directly

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