Write For Us

Are you a writer, author, editor, literary agent, or publishing professional? We’re open to year-round submissions. And we’d love for you to write for us!

What We’re Looking For

Informative and actionable blog posts about writing tips, writing craft, the life of a writer, maintaining creativity and motivation, querying literary agents, or detailing the publishing process (for non-fiction, novels, YA, or children’s lit).

This is right for you if you’re looking for either a long-term professional relationship or a single backlink to your site. We expect you to have a grasp of English grammar and enjoy writing about what you love.

We would love you to have experience, especially in the niche you select. But it isn’t required. 

Above all, the most important thing is that your guest post fits our audience: writers.

A few examples of guest posts that have done well on the site include:

• Here’s What Children’s Book Agents Are Looking for in 2021
• The Reluctant Writer: How to Kick Word Fatigue to the Curb
• How to Grab a Reader’s Attention with the First and Last Line of Your Story
• A Strong Ally of Productivity: The Timesheet

Post Length

600-1,500 words

For the best results, shoot for 1,000 words.

Structure

List formats are ideal. Check out our previously published pieces to gain a sense of our style.

Previously Published Articles

Mention if your pitch is original or has appeared elsewhere. We may consider previously published work if you own the rights.

However, please only pitch articles that you have not pitched elsewhere.

Bio

Please send a short 1-2 sentence bio with relevant information like your publication history or job title with your pitch. Include 1-2 social media links and your website after the bio for marketing purposes (and traffic to your site).

Payment

We cannot currently offer monetary compensation for your writing at this time. However, we are more than happy to provide links to your site and socials.

Use the opportunity to send a similar audience to your blog or gain experience ghostwriting in a new niche. It’s up to you!

How to Write a Guest Post & Pitch Your Idea

Every editor has their own preferences. You can either send us a few of your ideas for us to choose from, OR send a completed draft.

To pitch your guest post idea, follow these guidelines:

• Write a short synopsis (3 sentences or so) of your blog post idea
• Your headline idea and examples of the headings you’d include
• Link(s) to any research examples you could use
• Add your ideas for photos, if applicable
• Email your work as an attachment (Microsoft Word .docx or Google Doc)
• Let us know if the article is published elsewhere
• Send a single follow-up email two weeks later

A final tip: Make sure your pitch is free of grammar mistakes, typos, and plagiarism. It should also be written entirely by you, not AI. A free Grammarly account is helpful if you don’t already have one.

Where to Pitch Your Idea

Email Brit at hainesbrit@gmail.com.

Be sure to include:

• The word “PITCH” in the subject line
• The completed article or pitch idea(s)
• Your bio and links (see above)
• Whether you’re open to regular guest posts or a single pitch