If you’re looking to expand your reach, build backlinks, and grow your author platform, guest posting is a powerful (and often free) tool. Sharing your knowledge or writer’s journey on established blogs not only brings visibility, but can also connect you with literary communities that care about the craft.

At Midnight Editors, we believe that marketing yourself starts with meaningful engagement—and publishing a guest post is a great way to start.

Below are 10 reputable writing blogs and sites that accept (or have historically accepted) guest posts from authors. Always read their most recent contributor guidelines, and pitch thoughtfully.

1. Writer Unboxed

https://writerunboxed.com
This long-standing blog features craft insights, publishing journeys, and thoughtful discussions about the writing life. Contributor slots are competitive, but guest posts are occasionally accepted—especially when fresh and aligned with the audience.

Tip: Focus on writing craft or professional development for authors.

2. Live Write Thrive

https://www.livewritethrive.com
Run by author and editor C.S. Lakin, this blog features deep dives on structure, genre, and self-publishing. Guest posts are accepted in the Writing for Life section, and must be relevant, motivational, or deeply insightful.

3. The Write Life

Ideal for freelancers, bloggers, and authors building a career. They welcome practical, how-to posts—especially on marketing, monetization, writing habits, and indie publishing.

✅ Pitch Tip: Submit in Google Docs and include relevant internal/external links.

4. Writer’s Relief

https://writersrelief.com
A submission service for writers with a blog that covers querying, creative process, and author branding. Guest posts should be clean, well-organized, and around 500–700 words.

5. Write to Done

https://writetodone.com
Though editorial shifts have occurred over the years, this blog still occasionally posts guest pieces related to creative writing, focus, and mindset.

Note: Preference given to established bloggers with unique angles.

6. Self-Publishing School Blog

https://self-publishingschool.com/blog
A great venue for indie authors and book marketing experts. Guest posts typically focus on writing tips, book marketing, publishing processes, or tech tools for authors.

7. Jane Friedman

https://janefriedman.com
While Jane writes most content herself, she occasionally features expert contributors. If you’ve got insight into publishing trends, platform building, or AI tools for writers, this could be a fantastic venue.

High bar for writing quality—pitch only if you have a truly original idea.

8. Helping Writers Become Authors (K.M. Weiland)

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com
Known for craft deep-dives and writing structure, K.M. Weiland’s blog occasionally features guest posts, especially if you bring a fresh take on genre, outlining, or character arcs.

9. The Creative Penn

https://www.thecreativepenn.com
Joanna Penn’s blog accepts guest posts that focus on future-facing publishing, AI, creator economy, author business, and marketing innovation. She prefers experienced contributors who bring a specific angle.

10. BookBub Partners Blog

https://insights.bookbub.com
If you’re an author with proven marketing results or experience with promo strategies, BookBub sometimes features contributor posts. Their audience includes both indie and traditionally published authors.

Final Tips Before You Pitch:

• Read several recent posts to match tone and format.
• Include a short, friendly author bio and links.
• Offer value—not self-promotion.
• Format cleanly and proofread.
• Respect word counts and deadlines.

Want help crafting a guest blog pitch or brainstorming post ideas that align with your book? Midnight Editors offers strategic consulting to help authors grow their platform from the inside out.