Do you love explaining words? Describe Grammar welcomes guest posts about English grammar, word choice, writing and language learning. If you can help a reader find the right words for an email, an essay or a text message, we would love to read your idea.
Topics we accept
We publish friendly, practical guides that answer one clear question. Good fits for a guest post include:
- Grammar and usage: tricky rules explained simply, common mistakes, and how to fix them.
- Word choice: other ways to say a common phrase, with honest notes on tone.
- Writing at work: clear, polite emails, messages and reports.
- Essay and academic writing: transitions, structure and style for students.
- Language learning and ESL: tips for people learning English as a second language.
- Texting and slang: what new abbreviations mean and how to use them politely.
What makes a great pitch
- A specific question your post will answer, such as “How do you say no politely in an email?”
- Something readers cannot get from a quick search: real examples, a clear verdict, or experience from teaching, editing or learning English.
- A warm, plain style. Write as if you are helping a friend, not writing a textbook.
Guest post guidelines
- Original and unpublished. Your post must not appear anywhere else, including your own blog.
- Written by you. We do not accept spun or mass-generated text. Every example sentence should be your own.
- Answer first. Put the answer near the top, then explain and give examples.
- Length. Most accepted posts run between 1,000 and 1,800 words. Say what the topic needs and stop.
- Accurate. Check grammar rules against a trusted dictionary or style guide, and link your sources.
- Images. Optional. Only send images you made or have the right to use.
- Format. A Google Doc or a Word file with clear headings.
What we do not accept
- Posts written mainly to carry a link.
- Paid links or requests to buy a placement. Links on this site are not for sale.
- Gambling, adult, CBD, crypto, loans or essay-mill topics.
- Explicit or offensive slang.
Our link policy
Every accepted post includes a short author bio with one link to your website or profile. Author bio links are marked nofollow. We may add links to helpful sources and to related guides on our own site. Our editors pick every post, may edit it for clarity, tone and accuracy, and may decline any pitch.
How to submit a guest post
Fill in the form below with your topic idea and a short outline. Please do not send a full article before we agree on a topic. We read every pitch and reply to the ones that fit. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, the idea is not a fit this time, and you are welcome to pitch again.
Thank you! Your pitch is on its way to our editors. If it is a good fit, we will reply by email.
Please fill in every required field. The pitch needs at least a few sentences, and the box at the bottom must be ticked.
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