Contributor Guidelines

Write With Us

Where Modern Motherhood Meets the Page. We are looking for writers who see motherhood not as a genre, but as a lived reality.

Submit a Pitch
The Invitation

We Want Your Best Work

We are looking for writers who see motherhood not as a genre, but as a lived reality. We publish essays, interviews, and reviews that are intellectually rigorous, emotionally honest, and stylistically sophisticated.

We believe that the experience of motherhood is vast, contradictory, and deeply human. Whether you are navigating the early years of parenting, the complexities of career and identity, or the quiet moments in between, we want to hear your voice. We are not interested in "mommy blogging" in the traditional sense; we are interested in journalism, memoir, and cultural criticism that happens to be written by mothers.

If you are a writer who cares about craft, nuance, and the truth, we want to hear from you.

What We Publish

Section Guide &
Expectations

Long-Form Essays

Personal narrative and cultural commentary ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 words. We look for essays that explore the intersection of personal experience and broader social themes.

Expert Interviews

Q&A format or conversational profiles. We seek depth over breadth, asking questions that go beyond the surface to reveal the human side of experts in science, art, and policy.

Book & Culture Reviews

Reviews of fiction, non-fiction, and parenting books. We value critical thinking and personal resonance over plot summaries. Approx. 600–800 words.

Photography

We accept submissions for photo essays and standalone visual stories. High-resolution files (minimum 300 DPI) with accompanying captions or short essays.

What We Are Not Looking For

Honest Boundaries

  • Unsolicited listicles: "10 Things You Didn't Know About Pregnancy" or similar clickbait-style content.
  • Product reviews disguised as journalism: We do not accept sponsored content or "advertorials."
  • Generic advice: We are not looking for "how-to" guides that can be found on any parenting blog. We want analysis and perspective.
  • Content that relies on stereotypes: We are committed to inclusivity and do not publish content that reinforces harmful tropes about race, class, or ability.
The Process

How to Pitch

1. Read the Site

Familiarize yourself with our tone and recent issues. Ensure your pitch aligns with our current editorial direction.

2. Find a Gap

Identify a specific angle or topic that hasn't been covered recently. We are less interested in general overviews and more interested in fresh perspectives.

3. Send a Pitch

Use the form below. Include a working title, a 200-word summary, and a brief bio (100 words max).

4. Wait

We review pitches on a rolling basis. Response time is typically 2–4 weeks. If we are interested, we will request a full draft.

Payment and Rights
$0.15
Per Word (Essays)
$500
Flat Fee (Interviews)
First
North American Serial Rights
Yes
Reprints Allowed
Submit Your Pitch

Ready to Write?

Please fill out the form below. We cannot respond to pitches that do not follow these guidelines.

FAQ

First-Time
Contributor Questions

  • No, we only accept pitches. Please use the form above to submit a query letter and summary before sending a full draft.

  • We generally do not publish work that has appeared elsewhere, including on your own blog or personal website. We do allow reprints after a 12-month exclusivity period.

  • We expect a high degree of polish in the initial draft. If we accept a pitch, we will provide specific editorial notes. We allow one round of revisions to address those notes before final publication.

  • Yes, we pay for all accepted photography. Rates vary based on usage and exclusivity, but we offer competitive industry-standard fees.