We are Currently Accepting Pitches for Guest Blog Posts!
Call for Blog Post Pitches: Submit by Nov. 30th
The Burgeon Design & Editorial Team is seeking blog post pitches from writers, fiction editors, and book reviewers. We invite submissions focused on the publishing industry or the writing process, with a particular emphasis on topics that resonate with writers.
If you’d like to contribute, we’d especially love to hear from you on the following topics:
Navigating challenging or under-discussed aspects of publishing (both self-publishing and traditional).
Writing characters from different marginalized groups, cultures, or life experiences.
Exploring universal themes such as grief, mental illness, and more.
Guidelines
Your pitch should describe the angle you plan to take, outline the key points you’ll cover, explain why the topic is relevant to our readers, and highlight why you’re the right writer for this subject.
We are looking for blog submissions that are relevant, original, and authentic, offering in-depth and honest insights. They must be written without the use of generative AI and adhere to Burgeon Design & Editorial's formatting guidelines, including an intro and sub-headers (examples available on our website). By submitting a pitch, you agree to write a blog post between 1,500-2,000 words.
Please email your pitch to hello@burgeondesignandeditorial.com by November 30th with the subject line "Blog Pitch." Include your name, pitch, and a potential title for the post in the body of the email.
Sample Pitch:
Subject Line: Blog Pitch
Body of the Email:
Dear Burgeon Blog Editors,
I am writing to pitch the blog post, “Navigating the Publishing Industry With Anxiety.”
This post will explore how writers with anxiety can navigate the pressures and challenges of the publishing industry. It will provide practical advice on managing the emotional hurdles of the submission process, coping with rejection, and balancing self-promotion without feeling overwhelmed. The post will offer strategies for finding support networks, building resilience, and prioritizing self-care while setting realistic goals in an often competitive environment.
This topic is particularly relevant for your audience, as many writers struggle with the mental and emotional toll of pursuing a writing career. As someone who has faced these challenges firsthand, I hope to offer insights that will resonate with your readers.
This topic is meaningful to me as I not only have anxiety myself, but I’ve also experienced the heartbreak of seeing two novels die on submission. My debut novel, TITLE, will be published in fall 2025.
Thank you for considering my pitch. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
Benefits of Contributing:
Your work will be shared on The Burgeon Design & Editorial website, reaching a wide audience of writers and industry professionals, which will allow you to build your credibility.
You’ll have the opportunity to include a brief author bio with a link to your website, social media, or current projects.
Selected pitches will be published as guest blog posts with full credit to the author.
Before You Pitch Us a Guest Post, Keep in Mind:
All submissions must be original, unpublished content. We do not accept material that has been published anywhere else—not even if it was just on your own blog.
All submissions must be created without the use of generative AI.
We won’t claim to own your guest post, but we will own our copy of it. You can still submit or post it elsewhere after we post it. We will not republish, repackage, or sell our copy of your article.
Burgeon Design & Editorial does not purchase content, and we do not charge for guest posts.
Pitches should describe the angle you intend to take in your blog post, include a breakdown of the key points the post will touch on, the importance of the subject matter to our readers, and why you’re the writer to tackle this subject.
We only publish polished blog posts. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our professional editorial team to refine your work and ensure it’s the best version before publication.
You are allowed two personal backlinks. We will verify them before your posts go live.
We look forward to reading your ideas and collaborating with you! Please make sure to email us your pitch by November 30th!
