Thanks for your interest in contributing to femaleentrepreneurs.co.uk! Here’s everything you need to know about writing for our community.
What We’re Looking For
Topics We Love
- Your entrepreneurial journey (the real version – wins AND struggles)
- Practical business tips from your actual experience
- Marketing strategies that worked for you
- Mindset and confidence-building
- Work-life balance (especially for single parents!)
- Specific challenges you’ve overcome in business
- Industry-specific insights from your niche
- Tools, resources, or tactics you actually use
- Financial tips for bootstrapped businesses
Topics We’ll Skip
- Overly promotional “buy my course” content
- Anything that feels like corporate buzzword bingo
- Hustle culture messaging
- Unrealistic “I made £10k in my first month” claims
Content Requirements
Length
- Minimum: 800 words
- Sweet spot: 1,000-1,500 words
- Maximum: 2,000 words (unless it’s truly exceptional)
Style & Tone
- Conversational – write like you’re chatting with a friend over coffee
- Authentic – share the real stuff, not the Instagram highlight reel
- Practical – give actionable advice, not just theory
- Inclusive – no gatekeeping or “only successful people will get this” vibes
Structure
Your article should include:
- Engaging headline (we may tweak this for SEO)
- Strong introduction that hooks the reader
- Clear subheadings to break up the text
- Actionable takeaways readers can actually use
- Personal examples from your own experience (this is what makes it valuable!)
What You’ll Get
Your Author Profile
- Byline with your name
- Bio (100 words max) about you and your business
- One link to your website
- One link to your primary social media account
- Optional headshot (professional or casual – your choice)
Promotion
- Featured on our blog at femaleentrepreneurs.co.uk
- Shared across our social media channels
- Permanent archive on our site (we don’t remove guest posts)
Submission Guidelines
What to Send
- Your article in a Google Doc, Word document or Pages
- Your bio (100 words or less)
- Links you want included (website + 1 social media)
- Headshot (optional but recommended)
- 2-3 relevant images if you have them (optional – we can source stock images)
Formatting Basics
- Use subheadings (H2, H3) to break up sections
- Include bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate
- Add bold for emphasis (but don’t go overboard)
- Include links to resources you mention (but not competitors!)
- No excessive capitalisation or exclamation marks
Images
- If you include images, make sure you have rights to use them
- Stock photos are fine (we use Unsplash/Pexels)
- Screenshots from your own work are great
- Infographics you’ve created are welcome
- Please credit photographers/designers if required
Editorial Process
What Happens Next
- Initial review (1-3 days) – I’ll let you know if it’s a good fit
- Edits (if needed) – I might suggest tweaks for clarity, flow, or SEO
- Final approval – You get to review any changes before publishing
- Publishing – We’ll schedule your post and let you know when it goes live
- Promotion – We’ll share across our channels and you’re free to share too!
Our Editorial Standards
- We may edit for clarity, grammar, or flow
- We’ll optimise headlines and subheadings for SEO
- We might add internal links to relevant resources
- We reserve the right to not publish content that doesn’t align with our values
- All content must be original (no republishing from other sites)
Important Rules
Content Ownership
- You retain ownership of your content
- We get non-exclusive rights to publish it on our site
- You can republish it elsewhere after 30 days (but please link back to us!)
No-Nos
- Plagiarism – all content must be your own original work
- Excessive self-promotion – one subtle mention of your services is fine, but this isn’t a sales pitch
- Affiliate links – not allowed in guest posts
- Competitor mentions – don’t promote other female entrepreneur communities
- Unverified claims – if you’re citing stats or studies, include sources
Links
- One link to your website in your bio
- One link to your social media in your bio
- Contextual links within the article are fine if genuinely relevant (not promotional)
- All links must be to reputable, relevant sources
- No link schemes or dodgy SEO tactics
Timeline Expectations
- Response time: I’ll respond to submissions within 3 business days
- Editing: Allow 1-2 weeks for any requested revisions
- Publishing: Once approved, posts typically go live within 2-4 weeks
- Rush requests: Not available – quality over speed!
Questions?
If you have any questions about these guidelines or want to pitch a specific topic, just drop me an email.
Looking forward to featuring your story!
Linsey Founder, Female Entrepreneurs femaleentrepreneurs.co.uk