Freelance Writers

First things first…

Interested in writing for Well+Good? Great! We’re happy you’re here. Each month, a large percentage of Well+Good’s content comes from freelancers, and we’re always excited about new, fresh voices and perspectives.

(If you're a publicist, potential advertiser, or are looking for information regarding pitching video or events talent, please visit our Contact Us page.)

Before pitching, please review the guidelines below and do the following:

Spend some time on Well+Good. While we’ve briefly outlined below the topic areas and story formats we publish, the best way for you to get a sense of our tone and scope is to cozy up for some QT with the site. While you’re there, please also check to see if we’ve already covered the idea you’re about to pitch—by far, the top reason we turn down pitches is because we’ve published similar pieces in the past.
Google your own idea. It might seem like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised by how often we're pitched stories that are very close to articles we've seen in other health and wellness publications. We’re looking for original stories and angles, so if your pitch has been widely covered in a similar way by other titles, we likely won’t approve it.

Also note: We do not accept stories on spec; please submit pitches only, not entire pre-written articles. Once your pitch is approved, you’ll begin a collaborative editorial process with your assigning editor. This will include no more than two rounds of revisions.