Guest Post Guidelines
Procrastinating Writers has been growing every day, and with growth comes change. There are so many unique voices out there, and I want to share them with the world.
Rather than write everything myself, I’m looking for guest posts.
Do you have a writing productivity process that works for you? A motivation tip? A writing tool you love? A piece of writing advice to share? Then I’m looking for you!
If you’re interested in writing a guest post, shoot me an e-mail, or send me a pitch on Twitter (@ProcrastWriter), with your idea and a link to something you’ve written (if you can).
There are some guidelines your post should follow:
- It has to be helpful, informative, educational, etc.There’s no room for posts without a point on this blog. I work very hard to create content that is useful, and relevant to creative writers who are trying to overcome procrastination; I’d appreciate if you’d do the same.
- It has to be proofread. We’re human, so of course mistakes will happen. But what I don’t want to see is a post with typos, missing words, misspellings, etc. Proofread your work. Use spell check. Read it aloud. Have another reader look it over if you can. The occasional mistake is allowed. Poor writing is not.
- Use your voice. As the great Oscar Wilde said, “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.” Readers want to hear from you, not from you trying to imitate someone else. So use your voice. Write a post that shows how unique and creative you are.
- Be positive. I believe that a positive outlook in life makes all the difference. And that philosophy also spills over into this blog. You’ll never get anywhere as a writer with a negative outlook or attitude.
Guest posting is for you as much as it’s for Procrastinating Writers, so be sure to send a short bio of yourself with your post and feel free to include links to your blog and social media sites. Just please DO NOT include any affiliate links.
I reserve the right to edit any submitted guest post for content, length or format.
I very much look forward to hearing from you and using your guest posts to help creative writers overcome procrastination.
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I am writing to request the opportunity to write a guest post for your blog. Since it is so difficult sometimes to jumpstart our writing, I would like to write a post encouraging writers to participate in writing “jam sessions”. Musicians do this to get their creative juices going, and I have done something similar with good results in the writing arena. Thank you for your consideration.
@Jael Strong Sounds like a great post. I can’t wait to read it! Please send it to: jennifer@procrastinatingwriters.com. Thanks!
I write you with a request, or perhaps even a suggestion.
My name is Douglas Chick; I am an author of four self-published books, (one book was on Amazon’s top ten bestsellers list) and creator of a very popular IT website, http://www.TheNetworkAdministrator.com To become my own publisher, I set up accounts with Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Book-a-million, Itunes, and recently accounts that sell my books in the UK, Germany, France, Canada, and Australia. With all that I have had some success, modest or otherwise, and frankly speaking, although I sell my books every day, they are all over 4 years old. You need only Google my name Douglas Chick, to see I am in every bookstore, I have done over 80 TV interviews, newspapers, and have even been on the cover of a couple of magazines. I spent so much time promoting these four books that I haven’t written anything new in over five years. My problem is this; I have my own publishing and distribution of digital and paperback books, but I have NO BOOKS!
Of course, currently I am writing new stuff, and I have a few people writing trade books and employment books, but I need more.
I am searching for new authors that want to be published. I need manuscripts, book ideas and proposals. I promise not to steal anyone’s work; I will give an honest review if I think we can make money on them. If we agree, I will share in the profits. And it is important for me to say here that I do not want anyone’s money, just their books.
I know this is a dangerous question but, do you have any students, or know of anyone that needs a publisher as much as I do writers? If so, please have them email me their manuscript of proposal to;
DouglasChick@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Douglas Chick
Check out my new project. My hope is to have people from all over the world participate. Happy writing. JC
@John Thanks for sharing your project with the community!
My top tip came from frustration; I have many stay at home mum pals who love to chat and meet. I too have a son aged two. However, mums want to meet, chat and have coffee. If you are a first time writer, telling them you don’t have time, they assume you’re rude. I have my first draft written and NEED time to re-write and edit. So, I simply said I had a part-time job in a book shop. I lied. Well, it’s not a bad lie – I found telling people I was “writing a book” came across as a something I was doing to fill time. I wasn’t published, so I wasn’t serious. That’s the real problem – making the time. Do whatever is necessary to make that time.
I would be interested in writing a guest post if you are interested in my pitch. I’ve found that the best way to over come procrastination is to setup a system where other people will reprimand you if you don’t complete the writing that you’ve started. One aspect of being a writer that is often ignored is the social aspect. Even if the people within your social circle are not fellow writers if you make them fans of your work there will be expectations set on you that you will be less likely to just ignore.
Sounds good! Send it to me when you’re ready: jennifer@procrastinatingwriters.com
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