The AW blog is dedicated to promoting the works of its members. We’re looking for articles that inspire, educate, and challenge the community to become better writers.
ABOUT SUBMITTING YOUR WORK
- We only publish content created by our members. If you’re interested in writing for AtlantaWrites.com. Join our community at community.atlantawrites.com. It’s free, and you don’t need to live in Atlanta to be a member of the group.
- Being a member of Atlanta Writes does not guarantee publication. We hold the blog to a high standard and hope you do, too. If a submission is not fit for publication on our blog, we typically give insight into what isn’t working. Sometimes, we will ask writers to make adjustments and invite them to resubmit their work.
ABOUT THE BLOG ARTICLES
- We’re looking for pieces that range from 1500 to 2,500 words, depending on the complexity of the subject.
- We welcome any article that covers the craft of writing, publishing, or insightful aspects of the writing journey.
- Specific, well-researched* topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- interviews with subject-matter experts
- how-to articles (find a unique angle to common topics)
- marketing advice
- writing/storytelling techniques
- genre-specific articles
- software reviews (if the software benefits writers)
- reviews of books on the craft of writing
- funny listicles about the writer’s life
- success stories of self-publishing
- success stories of traditional publishing
- proven or tested book marketing strategies
- reviews of local businesses that provide writer-friendly experiences
- Please ensure you have the rights or permission to use any art, photography, or any other visual aids used in your article.
*You don’t have to be a subject-matter expert on the topic you choose to write about, but your article must be well-researched. Remember to credit your sources and include a bibliography to support any claim that is not expressed as an opinion.
We only accept unpublished works.
ABOUT PAYMENT
We do not offer payments at this time, but we hope to in the near future.
ABOUT SELF-PROMOTIONAL CONTENT
We do not accept self-promotional material. We routinely reject articles disguised as advice for authors that are, in fact, thinly veiled attempts at self-promotion.
The 50-word byline is your opportunity to win over the crowd and get them interested in your work. This is the one place to list accomplishments, publication credits, and information on how to connect with you.