(Closed to Submissions) Write for The Write Life: Contributor Guidelines

NOTE: The Write Life is currently closed to submissions. 


Thanks for your interest in writing for The Write Life!

The Write Life seeks practical, actionable advice on writing — pieces that will help writers on their own writing journey.

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What we write about:

To get a sense for the type of work we publish, read our site!

As you can see, our posts cover all areas of the writing life, including: freelancing, blogging, publishing, the craft of writing and marketing.

Here are some topics we’d love to publish more about:

  • How to earn money writing — our best posts include the author’s experience and advice or feature another writer who has been successful
  • Advanced tips for freelance writers, including strategies for earning a living as a freelancer
  • Ideas for running and growing your own blog — unique ideas we haven’t heard before are best
  • List posts a la “34 Travel Magazines and Websites That Pay Freelance Writers” and 15 of the Best YouTube Channels for Writers”
  • Advice from people who work in the writing world: editors, literary agents, publishers, illustrators, etc. If that’s you, we’d love to hear what you have to say!
  • Tips and tricks for traditional book publishing and self-publishing
  • Detailed reviews of courses and products that help writers reach their goals
  • Stories of writers who have seen success… a la “This Writer Used X to Earn X This Year”

Can I pitch you my idea for a post?

Sure! Pitch your idea by emailing our managing editor Jessica Lawlor at   team [@] thewritelife [.] com

(Note that we can’t guarantee publication though until we review a completed submission. We’re happy to evaluate your pitch though before you get to writing!)

We also consider fully-drafted pieces.

NOTE: The Write Life is currently closed to submissions.