BEFORE pitching your guest post, please read through some of the blog posts to get a feel for what is accepted on this website.

Then read through all the details below to make sure you are a good fit.

Please note, there is no payment given or taken for guest posts.

BEING A GUEST POSTER

** PLEASE NOTE – I do not support AI, so will not accept any articles ABOUT AI**

☆ Articles should be your own original content, completely written by you – please note AI-written content is NOT permitted on this blog. I do not support the use of AI. 

☆ Articles must be informative, entertaining, helpful or inspiring

☆ Articles must cater to this blog’s niche (writing, the writing industry such as editing, book cover design etc, marketing in regards to writers, blogging) to be of value to its readers

☆ Articles must be original to this blog and not posted anywhere else on the net 

☆ Articles must not just be selling or promoting yourself or your books/services. There will be a section at the end of your article/interview to include a few links and details about yourself and your book.

☆ Article topics must be agreed upon in advance (do NOT send your article without confirming the topic first)

☆ Articles must not include profanity, racism, sexism, etc

☆ Articles must be edited and proof read before being send

☆ Guest posters must make a note of their deadline and contact me immediately if they feel they are unable to complete their article in time. I will send ONE reminder email. If you miss your deadline, you will lose your slot and may not get another

☆ All guest posts are first come first serve, however, if you have a book coming out and would like to get your post listed close to the release date – please state this in the contact form

NB: By being on this blog, you agree to me using my affiliate links on your article. Learn more about this in my affiliate links policy.

Accepted Topics For Guest Posts

☆ Author Interviews (if you are a writer or author I can do an interview-style guest post with you)

☆ Writing – tips, advice on structure, pacing, techniques, plotting methods, drafting, reaching the finish line etc

☆ Publishing – advice, industry knowledge, publishing journeys (self-pub, hybrid or trad)

☆ Editing & proofreading – different types of edits, working with editors, techniques

☆ Marketing – strageties, plans, branding etc

☆ Personal experiences regarding writing/publishing

☆ Book covers – designing, planning, research

☆ Tools – physical equipment, software programs, platforms etc

☆ Building a writing community

This is not an exhaustive list, and if you have an idea for a topic you can speak to me about it.  Please note I do not accept articles about writing fanfiction.

IF YOU’RE ACCEPTED AS A GUEST

If you are accepted as a guest, I will reach out to you via email to discuss and then you will need to send me:

☆ You will be given a the deadline date and I must receive your article before or by that date

☆ Your article must be sent as a Word or Google Doc for me to review and confirm if I wish to accept it (word count must be between 800-2000 words only, include a title and break your article up with headings) Any photos supplied to go with your article MUST be either owned by you or you must have the rights and permissions to use them.

☆ No more than 4 platform links (such as website, social media links etc)

☆ A short bio (no more than 100 words)

☆ A headshot photo (or an avatar or logo)*

☆ One book cover image (if published)

☆ Blurb for the book or your current WIP (no more than 300 words)

☆ One buy link to the above-mentioned book (if published)

*Please note your avatar or logo image must either be owned by you or you must have rights and permissions to use it.

ONCE YOUR POST GOES LIVE

What You Need To Do

☆ You must share the post on at least one social media account/website within 2 days

☆ You must check back periodically and reply to all comments left

What I Do To Promote Your Post

☆ I will share it on Inst Stories within 2 days of it going live

☆ I will share it on my Instagram within 2 days of it going live

WANT TO BE A GUEST?

If you agree with all the above and wish to be a guest poster on my blog, click here to complete the Google Form.

Any guest post requests that do not fit my guidelines will be deleted without a response.

I will not respond to any guest post requests that do not come through the above Google Form