Guest Blogging Guidelines for Heartspoken.com

I will consider quality articles that are fresh, original, and appropriate for my blog’s theme and that explore one of the key categories (see below). I prefer to have exclusive use of your content for two weeks before you post it elsewhere, but I would discuss using content you have already published if it would add value to my readers.

Requirements and guidelines:

• The post must be aligned with the theme of the Heartspoken life and its essential connections:
  • with God (faith)
  • with others (community),
  • with Self (self-knowledge)
  • with nature
  • I am also looking for stories about the impact of personal (especially handwritten) note or letter writing OR anything you might share to encourage readers to write more notes. This is such a powerful connection tool that brings joy to the sender and the recipient, and it is the topic of my book HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire.
• All articles are subject to proofreading and editing.
• All articles must be accompanied by a short bio (with links — website, social media links, etc. — and contact information) and, if possible, a quality digital photo of the author.
• Photos to illustrate or accompany the article are appreciated (800×533 pixels). I need photo credit information for any image you send (other than the author photo).
• Ideal length for articles is 350-1000 words, but if you can convey your great idea in fewer words — or need more — we can discuss. Often a very long article can work better as a series, and I would consider a series of related articles.
• Crude language and adult content will not be considered.
• Submission does not guarantee publication. I retain the right to select those submissions that reflect the highest quality and content.
• Guest post authors retain all rights to their content for future use.
• If your piece is published, I would appreciate your help in promoting your guest post at Heartspoken.com to your own constituents.