Write for Us

If you have something worth saying, we'll consider it.

No listicles. No hustle culture. No AI slop.

What We Publish

Practical wisdom on things that matter. The kind of advice you'd write in a notebook and refer to years later.

We prefer pieces that:

  • Solve real problems without fanfare
  • Draw from actual experience, not research
  • State observations as facts
  • Avoid inspirational language
  • Work in 2026 and will work in 2036

Topics can range from productivity to relationships to specific skills. The common thread is usefulness without decoration.

Voice and Style

Write like you're recording thoughts in a private diary found decades later.

Do:

  • Use short paragraphs (2-4 sentences)
  • Write declarative sentences
  • State things plainly
  • Use dry humor sparingly
  • Be specific and concrete

Don't:

  • Use emojis
  • Use exclamation points (except grammatically required)
  • Write inspirational language ("transform your life")
  • Use hustle culture terms ("crush it", "level up", "10x")
  • Use buzzwords ("game-changer", "deep dive")

See the rest of this site for examples of the voice we're after.

Requirements

Length: 800-1,500 words. Long enough to be useful, short enough to finish.

Originality: Must be unpublished elsewhere. This includes your own site. We check.

Backlinks: You get one do-follow link in your author bio. Point it wherever makes sense.

Attribution: We'll credit you by name. Include a one-sentence bio (no marketing speak).

Editing rights: We reserve the right to edit for clarity, voice consistency, and length. Major changes will be discussed with you.

We Don't Accept

  • AI-generated content (we can tell)
  • Listicles ("7 Ways to Transform Your Morning")
  • Hustle culture nonsense
  • Product promotions disguised as advice
  • Previously published articles
  • Generic advice scraped from other blogs
  • Anything requiring multiple exclamation points

Submission Process

Contact us with:

  1. Your proposed topic (one sentence)
  2. Why it's worth reading (one paragraph)
  3. A link to previous writing (if available)
  4. Your website or bio link

We respond within 5-7 business days. If we're interested, we'll ask for the full draft.

Submit complete drafts in plain text, Markdown, or Google Docs. No PDFs.

Submit via Email

FAQ

Do I need to be a professional writer?

No. You need to have done the thing you're writing about and be able to explain it clearly.

Can I include affiliate links?

No.

Can I republish my article later on my own site?

No. We publish original content that stays original. You can link to it from your site.

What if my topic doesn't fit your usual categories?

If it's practical wisdom worth preserving, pitch it anyway. We don't have "usual categories."

Do you pay contributors?

No. You get a backlink and exposure. The transaction is: you provide good writing, we provide a platform and audience.

Why is your submission process so minimal?

Because complicated forms filter for people good at filling out forms, not people good at writing. A Twitter DM tells us what we need to know.

This page itself demonstrates the voice we're looking for. If reading this made you think "finally, someone not shouting," then you'll fit in here.