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Guidelines for writers


SheKnows.com
If she wants to know it, we want to cover it! Originality, creativity and interactive twists on more usual topics are encouraged. We really love a good “how-to, can-do” angle for our articles, by including step-by-step guides, bulleted or numbered lists, related links, checklists, etc. [Visit SheKnows.com]

What do the SheKnows Editors like?
Here are some recent articles we especially liked, so you can get a sense of content and tone: 

At the moment, we’re most interested original content on the following topics:

* entertainment/celebrities
* food, cooking & recipes
* beauty & style
* home DIY and decor,
* budgeting, savings & career
* love & sex

And then, secondary topics include:

* dating, coupletime & romance
* home decor, improvement & moving
* money, finances & budgeting
* weddings
* travel or destinations
* crafts/hobbies
* womens’ & family health
* diet & fitness

Our readers also love Top 10s and fun, interactive quizzes (10 questions, each with 4 possible answers, and summary results for Mostly As, Mostly Bs, etc.)

What do the SheKnows Editors look for?
When it comes to new articles for our sites, we are generally looking for information from experts in a variety of fields as well as features custom written by journalists and others with appropriate writing skills and style.

We like articles that are based on research and interviews, presented with a friendly, accessible approach, and — of course — written specifially for our audience. We are particularly interested in articles formatted with easy-to-read bullet-pointed tips, five or more numbered items or “action lists” to summarize/augment the piece.

Our features run anywhere from 400-600 words (450 on average), depending on the subject and on a case-by-case basis, and may be paginated.

We are not seeking any fiction pieces at this time.

The best guides for writers are the sites themselves — not just for style and tone, but also because we have covered a lot of topics over the years (and currently have more than 9,000 articles online). So please check them out, and let us know what you think we don’t yet have but should!

We do work with some previously unpublished writers.

Other SheKnows sites…

Pregnancy & Baby
Topics related to preconception, pregnancy and postpartum is the focus here. Again, originality and creativity — even a unique twist on a more typical topic — are encouraged, as we have covered a lot of ground over the years. We are not seeking any additional personal essays or opinion pieces at this time.
[Visit Pregnancy & Baby]

PregnancyFashion.com
All about pregnancy style, beauty, wellness — all presented with flair and fun. Think of it as a guide to all the good stuff in pregnancy, and the go-to spot for some real girlfriend-to-girlfriend advice. We have a special section for maternity clothing and accessories, where photos, product descriptions and pricing is broken down for the expecting moms-to-be.
[Visit PregnancyFashion]

ChefMom.com
This site offers recipe features, cooking tips and information, nutrition advice and other helpful ideas for the family chef. Various features will be considered, including those with kid-friendly recipes and kids-in-the-kitchen themes.
[Visit ChefMom]

GeoParent.com
See “Parenting/Toddler to Teen” under SheKnows.com and also PregnancyAndBaby.com.
[Visit GeoParent]

See more of our partner/network sites here!