Write For Us

 

You, indeed. We are constantly seeking new writers. We would love to hear about any innovative ideas you may have that may inspire our readers and advance our sector. However, there's no need to wait for a concept that will revolutionize online design. Just try to provide them a different viewpoint on a subject that's been bothering you at night.

But let's be honest: writing for ALA requires effort. We'll work with you to ensure that your piece is at the highest caliber possible. After being approved, you'll receive a lot of feedback from our staff and collaborate closely with an editor on edits.

It's also satisfying. Your work will be seen by thousands of your peers, as well as possible employers, clients, or publishers. In the process, you'll learn a lot about writing, presenting your ideas, and even the subject you initially believed you knew so much about.

What we’re looking for

You can send an outline along with a rough draft, partial text, or brief pitch—a paragraph or two that summarizes your argument and why it matters to our readers. The more thorough your submission is, the more insightful comments we can provide. Remember that we only publish original work; anything that has been published elsewhere (including on your blog) will not be accepted.

Please don’t send us press releases or sales pitches. They make us feel sad inside.

Check out our style guide and current articles for ideas on how to format and organize your work before submitting, and ensure that your submission:

possesses a thesis and presents a convincing argument, not merely a collection of advice.

has a voice. Be audacious, captivating, and genuine.

is intended for readers who work as designers, developers, information architects, content strategists, or in related fields.

is backed up by strong arguments rather than merely subjective judgments. Verify your facts, and include citations as necessary.

complies with our style standards.

Check out "Writing is Thinking" for some insightful advice on the writing process.

Additionally, you ought to read "So You Want to Write an Article?" to find out about typical mistakes we see in submissions and how to avoid them.

What we publish

Article lengths vary, ranging from 600 to 2,500 words, contingent on the intricacy of the topic. It's roughly 1,500 words on average. Articles frequently include a unique illustration. For tutorials and postings that require less effort, articles can have a more informal tone and substance, or they can be meticulously edited and structured. Each one ought to be a thoughtful investigation of contemporary and innovative web industry subjects.

How to submit (and what happens next)

Send us an email "wesleyhenry.seo@gmail.com" with your contribution. We encourage Google document submissions so that editors can readily offer suggestions and direction right within your copy. A Markdown file, a plaintext file, or a link to an HTML document can also be sent to us. (If an editor does not request it, please do not provide a ZIP file including assets.)


What occurs after you click Send is as follows:

After reading your submission, an editor will decide if it would work well. If so, everyone in the team will examine and talk about it. This occurs once per week.

 
After gathering the team's input, the editor will reply to you with notes. (We don't usually accept articles on the first try, but we'll let you know if we have any interest.) 

Send back your updated draft after you've taken our feedback into consideration. After further discussion, the team will let you know whether or not we choose to accept it.

 
An editor will work directly with you on organization, reasoning, and style if your piece is accepted.
We'll arrange for your publishing as soon as the edits are finished. Until the piece is almost ready to go live, we are unable to provide you with a firm publishing date.