Guest Blogger Submission Information

I’m thrilled to have guest bloggers share their unique perspectives and experiences on Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well with Mental Illness. If you’re interested in contributing, please ensure your submission aligns with my mission of promoting understanding, compassion, and support for mental health. 

I encourage personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice that can inspire and help others. By following the guidelines, you’ll help create a safe and supportive space where readers can find hope, connection, and strength. 

Please send a brief pitch before a submission post to thecaralyndreyer@gmail.com

**Guest Post Submission Guidelines:**

1. **Content Quality**:  

  I welcome well-researched, high-quality posts that provide value to our readers. Posts should be informative, actionable, and written in a clear, engaging style.

2. **Word Count**:  

  Posts should be between 800–1,500 words, though I may consider longer content for in-depth topics. In this case, a series of posts might be an option.

3. **Format**:  

  Please submit posts in a Word document or Google Docs format. Ensure proper formatting (headings, subheadings, bullet points) for readability. If you need to copy and paste into the body of the email, this is an option as well.

4. **Originality**:  

  Content must be 100% original and unpublished elsewhere. Plagiarism or reused content will result in automatic rejection. Although AI is useful for content ideas and outlining purposes please ensure the blog post is in your words.

5. **Audience Relevance**:  

  Ensure your post aligns with the themes and interests of our audience. We focus on mental health-related topics. You are more than welcome to pitch an idea and we can work together to make it relevant.

6. **Tone and Style**:  

  Please match the tone of our blog, which is professional, casual, friendly, and authentic. Avoid overly promotional language, and instead, focus on providing valuable insights.

7. **Links and SEO**:  

  You are welcome to include relevant internal and external links, but please avoid excessive self-promotion or keyword stuffing. I prefer natural, helpful linking to enhance the content. At least two backlinks/external links are required.

8. **Bio and Links**:  

  You may include a brief bio (3-6 sentences) and a link to your website or social media profiles. However, I may not allow overly promotional links.

9. **Review Time**:  

  I review submissions within 1 week, and you’ll receive feedback and/or confirmation that your post is accepted. Nothing will be submitted without your final approval.

10. **Exclusivity**: 

  Please do not submit the same post to other blogs or websites while it is under review with me. If your post is accepted, it must remain exclusive to Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness for a minimum of 1 month. 

   After 1 month from the post-publishing date, you may republish elsewhere. Please notify me and make sure to add that the post was originally published on Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness.

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**Additional Notes**:  

**Confidentiality**: By submitting your post, you agree to keep the details of the submission process confidential until your post is published.

**Payment**: Currently, I do not offer monetary compensation for guest posts, but I do offer exposure to my audience. I will create one promotional social media post on the day the blog post is published. I post on all social media platforms.

**Disclaimer:**

1. **Ownership of Content**:  

  By submitting a guest blog post to Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness, you acknowledge that the content you submit is original and has not been published elsewhere. You retain copyright over your content, but by submitting it, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute the post on our website and related platforms.

2. **Right to Edit**:  

  I reserve the right to edit or modify your submission for clarity, grammar, or style to fit our content guidelines and blog format. This may include formatting and minor content adjustments. These will not be done without approval from the guest blogger

3.**Third-Party Content**:  

  You confirm that all content, including images and quotes, is either your work or properly credited and that you have permission to use any third-party content. You are responsible for ensuring that your submission does not infringe on copyright or intellectual property laws.

5. **Indemnification**:  

  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness, its affiliates, and employees against any claims, losses, or damages resulting from your submitted content.

6. **Content Removal**:  

  I may remove or update any content on my website at my discretion. While I make efforts to keep content live, I cannot guarantee it will remain on the site indefinitely. If it is removed, you will be notified beforehand.

I look forward to reading your submissions and working together to make a positive impact!