We publish guest contributions from people who know language deeply and write about it clearly. Here is exactly what we accept, and what happens after you pitch.
Who should write for us
Teachers, lexicographers, editors, translators, linguists, professional writers — and serious enthusiasts with demonstrable expertise. You do not need a famous byline; you do need to know your topic better than the first page of search results does.
What we commission
- Confusing-word comparisons not yet in our library, with dictionary-sourced verdicts
- Grammar explainers built around a test or decision procedure, not just a rule
- Word histories and etymology features grounded in the OED or scholarly sources
- American vs British and world-Englishes comparisons
- Idiom origins — with evidence, not folklore presented as fact
- Professional-writing guides drawn from real editorial or communications practice
House rules
- Answer first: your opening must contain the complete answer in short form
- Every factual claim about usage must be checkable against a named standard reference
- Original work only — no republished, spun or AI-generated submissions
- Length follows the topic: comparisons typically 700–1,200 words; guides 1,200–2,000
- Links are welcome where they genuinely serve the reader; promotional links are disclosed and may be removed in editing
How to pitch
Send a short pitch — headline, the short answer in two sentences, your outline, and two links to published writing — via our contact page. We reply to every serious pitch within five working days. Accepted pieces are edited to house style, published under your name with a biography and author page, and paid at our current contributor rate where a fee has been agreed in advance.