If you have something worth saying, we'll consider it.
No listicles. No hustle culture. No AI slop.
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:
Topics can range from productivity to relationships to specific skills. The common thread is usefulness without decoration.
Write like you're recording thoughts in a private diary found decades later.
Do:
Don't:
See the rest of this site for examples of the voice we're after.
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Originality: Must be unpublished elsewhere.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.
Contact us with:
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.
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.