Auto publish topics
Use 'Auto publish?' if you need to release topics on a certain date by adding start and end times.
Click the 'Auto publish?' toggle button to activate topic auto-publishing.
Click the 'Auto publish?' toggle button again to deactivate auto-publishing at any time.
You can find the 'Auto publish?' toggle button on the 'Review' tab of your topic.
NOTE: The topic status must be set to 'Draft' for auto publish to activate topics. See how to change topic status here.
Set the topic activation date
Click into the 'Available starting' box and select a date, time and time zone.
Set the topic deactivation date
Click into the 'Available until' box and select a date, time and time zone.
TIP: Allow for contingency when setting the Available until date for your topic. It doesn't need to close at the same time as the submission deadline. Extra time gives any stragglers a chance to upload their story before the topic deactivates. Don't forget to use submission deadline reminders to reinforce your timelines for creators.
Save your auto publish settings
Check your auto publish settings are correct and click 'Finish'.
You can find the 'Finish' button in the top right of the screen.
NOTE: Auto-publish (draft) will appear as the topic status when you return to the Topics and templates menu.