Guest Contributor Guidelines
At The Writing Ritual Co., we believe writing is more than words on a page. It’s an act of reflection, healing, and connection.
If you feel called to share your story, insights, or creative rituals with our community, we’d love to feature your voice on our blog.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome submissions that align with our mission to help writers find clarity, creativity, and calm through writing as ritual.
Topics we love include:
The art and practice of daily writing rituals
Memoir, storytelling, and self-expression
Creativity, mindfulness, and healing through words
Lessons learned on the path to self-publishing
The intersection of writing, identity, and transformation
Reflections on community, courage, or creative recovery
We value authenticity over perfection. You don’t have to be a professional writer. You only need to be someone with something honest to say.
Submission Guidelines
Length: 800–1,200 words
Tone: Reflective, compassionate, and grounded in personal experience
Format:
Use short paragraphs and clear headings (H2/H3)
Include 1–2 relevant links if helpful (no affiliate links)
Submit in Google Docs or Word format
Include with your submission:
A short bio (50–80 words) written in third person
One headshot or brand photo (optional)
One link (to your website, Substack, or social media)
How to Submit
Please send your pitch or full draft using our submission form
or email us at hello@sharlafanous.com with the subject line:
Guest Submission – [Your Topic Title]
We’ll confirm receipt within one week and let you know if it’s a good fit.
Due to the number of submissions, we may not be able to publish every piece, but every story shared is read and appreciated.
Editing & Rights
We may lightly edit your post for clarity, flow, grammar, and SEO.
You’ll always be credited as the author.
By submitting your piece, you grant The Writing Ritual Co. permission to publish your work on our website, newsletter, and social media platforms.
You retain full copyright and may republish elsewhere after 30 days (we simply ask for a note that it first appeared on The Writing Ritual Co. with a link back).