By: Marilyn L. Davis, Editor-in-Chief
Why Do We Want a Guest Posts from You?
People struggle every day with their addictions. They feel lost, alone, and uncertain about what they can do about their situation.
Stories of recovery offer hope to the person and their families. When you share your struggles, and your solutions, everyone benefits. Click To Tweet
Your perspective, how you maintain long-term recovery, and your rock bottom are probably different from mine. When we write about the differences, readers can relate to one of us more than the other. That’s the benefit of sharing our stories.
General Guest Post Submission Guidelines
Please send your article in a Word.doc (x) format, no Google Docs, please. Make sure your post is well-written. From Addict 2 Advocate expects you to use proper grammar, clarity, style, tone, and punctuation. We ask that you edit for the obvious and then edit again for those pesky mistakes we all make.
If we select your submission, we will do an editorial review. If it does not meet From Addict 2 Advocate standards, but the overall concept is appealing, we may ask that you to ‘revise and resubmit’ your guest post, which is not a rejection of your submission.
Specific Submission Guidelines
1. Broad Topics
Addictions, Recovery, Codependency, Spirituality, Stigmas, and Research about addictions and recovery
2. Word Count
We ask that articles be 750-1000 original words; however, we will work with authors if they exceed 1500 words. We will also consider a series.
Subheadings should include keywords for your post. There should be approximately 300 words between each subheading to comply with SEO.
3. Guest Posts Are Original, Unique, or Updated
We will not consider writings published elsewhere, including your website. We expect non-plagiarized writing. If you are uncertain about the various forms of plagiarism, click here for a description.
4. Guest Posts are “Value-added”
Make sure your guest posts are not just unique but also relevant to the times. Our readers and subscribers want value-added articles that include:
- A “how-to” that clearly defines methods, paths to recovery, and suggestions
- Memoirs that encourage hope to those in early recovery
- Well-written posts that look at the underlying causes and conditions
- Overcoming barriers to recovery
- Frequently Asked Questions about addiction and recovery
- Family perspectives on addiction and recovery
5. Proper Citations Where Necessary
Give proper attribution when citing statistics, quotes, or references. Provide an accurate citation in the article and hyperlink to the verifiable source, including photos, images, and art.
6. Accompanying Bio
All work submitted needs an accompanying bio and a high-resolution photo of the author (or the best picture you have). We prefer a headshot (JPEG) image; we would like our readers to see you and read your post. However, we would ask that it is not a vacation or family shot, etc.
Please provide links to your website, other writing, or books so our readers can enjoy more of your writing. These links can generate additional exposure, followers, or revenue for you.
7. Posts Can Be Withdrawn or Pulled Down
From Addict 2 Advocate maintains the right to reject any articles that do not meet the criteria mentioned above. We also have the right to pull-down posts if we find that they are false, wrong, or without proper permission (memoir is one example).
8. Publication License Agreement
When submitting, you agree to an “Attribution-Non-Commercial-No-Derivatives 4.0 International” license with From Addict 2 Advocate to publish your original articles.
From Addict 2 Advocate may, then, in turn, use extracts, quotes, or portions in a later post to refer back to your original article for further exposure. (Links to the post are allowed even if not written by the original writer).
9. Sharing on Social Media
When your post is published, please share it on all of your social media sites.
Building Community with Your Guest Post
A Final Note: When you’re published on From Addict 2 Advocate, we ask that you be courteous to our readers and respond to their comments (barring an emergency that you cannot help).
All comments are important, and to ignore a reader’s comment (not to include trolls, we’ll weed those out) is an act of arrogance that no one appreciates.
The way that you write about addiction and recovery will touch others in ways that my words can't, that's the power of guest posts at From Addict 2 Advocate. Ready to submit? Click To Tweet
Please follow the guidelines and then send your word.doc(x) article to fromaddict2advocatesubmissions@yahoo.com.
Writing and recovery heals the heart
Aaron Lebold
Christine Campbell
Craig Stratton
Donnie Huffman
marilynldavis
I am very excited I came across this Website. I am in the midst of writing my first Book based on
MY personal struggles and experiences I faced throughout my addiction and when, why, and HOW I
entered long-term Recovery. I hope to touch as many lives as I possibly can, giving each person
something they can take away and use in order to even just give Recovery a REAL CHANCE because it’s
true it work’s if you work it! I’ve been there and that is why I am filled with undeniable ambition and
ultimately want to give back by offering support and true guidance to those who are still feeling as
broken, hopeless, and defeated as I had. I am proof that there is no you, there is no me, however,
there is an us, and “TOGETHER” RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE, and leads us to live an overall free,
rewarding, and deserving life WE ARE ALL WORTHY OF LIVING!!!
Hi, Jacqui Lynn. Your enthusiasm for recovery is what will make your message stand out. People want to know that not only does recovery work but that people are leading meaningful, productive and positive lives as a result of giving up drugs and alcohol.
Good luck with the book. Keep me posted on your progress!
I plan on sending a semi brief summary of my life before and after sobriety. It may take me a little time for I am dual diagnosis and struggle with reviving the past but will do my best to NOT allow it to hurt my sanity it or sobriety. I have a VERY real, very intense, very honest history that I believe I’ve survived to show others that true recovery really is possible. Please email me anything you may need from me. Thank you for your time and for this opportunity.
Hi, Amanda. Thanks for inquiring about getting published.
Just send me your story (up to 1500 words) in a word doc, along with a short bio and photo. To: fromaddict2advocatesubmissions@yahoo.com
Look forward to receiving it.