Become A YourLifeIsATrip.com Contributor

Thank you for your interest in writing for YourLifeIsATrip.com.

As a group blog featuring different voices and different points of view around the common theme of travel, we welcome you, authors, pros, and those who have never been published before. This is a home for many different voices, but there is one thing they must all have in common: they focus on a story, a specific story, generally told in first person. The story can be funny, sad, intense, ethereal, but it MUST tell a story. 

Unlike other sites, we don't run destination pieces that are concerned with doing this, that and the other thing. YourLifeIsATrip.com is rapidly gaining national attention and awards thanks to our unique focus on experiential storytelling. We want narrative pieces that reveal something about a person or place and how she, he or it affected you.

Before writing your piece for YLIAT, be sure to become familiar with the site. Then, if you think your story would be a good fit, submit a query with the idea, or several possible ideas. Once we vet it, or refine it with you, we'll give you the go-ahead to write the piece. Before you submit a pitch or story, please make sure it is checked for grammar and spelling. Send us your best shot.

Please send us a story idea and include STORY QUERY in your subject line.

Once your query is accepted, please adhere to the following submission guidelines.

• 1,000 words max (400 - 800 is ideal)
• Write the title in bold, underneath state your by-line: “by [your name]
• Use 12 or 14 point font size
• Spell check and grammar check your work.
• Submit as a .doc to editors@yourlifeisatrip.com. Please include SUBMISSION FOR YLIAT in the subject line.
• Put a space between paragraphs, no indents please.
• You will receive a confirmation of receipt within 24 hours. Please allow up to two weeks for it to be read and returned to you with any editing comments.
• Once your article is edited and submitted for FINAL SUBMISSION, you will receive notice of the tentative publication date.
• Do not include your photos and art with your initial story submission. They will be sent later, after your article is read by the managing editor and approved for publication. At that time, write a short cutline, if appropriate, and include photo/art credit.
• Write a brief bio (approximately 50 words) and, if you like, include your website or email address for readers to contact you.
• Include all your contact info – name, address, email, phone number – this is for the editors only and will not be shared!
• When your article is published, let the world know! Check out our suggestions for promoting your work.

Click here to submit your ideas.