Guest Post for Tao of Bachelorhood

I'd really prefer that submissions not be on paper, but if you must...

Although the Tao of Bachelorhood is generally a one-man shop, I welcome guest posts that are in tune with the Tao mission (building the best man, one habit at a time) and offer something new to the thousands of readers who pop in every month.

How to Guest Post

Before you even think about guest posting, read the site and get a grasp on the content. Yes, this is a required step. Your guest post should mesh with the content here.

For example, while an article called “10 Best Bars in Dallas” might be welcome in Maxim, or “20 Watches Under $1500″ in GQ, it doesn’t really fit the premise here. Think outside the men’s-magazine box and offer something to make the reader think.

Your post should fit one of the major categories:

  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Health & Fitness
  • House & Home
  • Living
  • Mating & Dating

The ideal post is easily actionable and useful to the Tao of Bachelorhood’s predominantly male audience. It won’t be negative in tone (e.g., “Why Women Laugh at You Behind Your Back”). Also, where it pertains to dating, a “woman’s perspective” will be a hard sell—that perspective is readily available throughout the mainstream media.

When you have a topic (or two or three), there are two ways to go about sending in your query:

  1. Write the post first. If for some reason I don’t accept it here, you’re always free to use it elsewhere.
  2. Pitch me your topic. You’ll still have to write the post before I can promise to actually run it, but you’ll at least know if I think the topic is good.

Whichever you choose, send it to me in an e-mail to bachelorhood@gmail.com along with your name, the URL of your own blog or site, and any other information relevant to the post or your credentials.

When you write your post, keep these details in mind:

  • Shoot for a target of between 600-1000 words. Posts here tend to be a little longer than on many sites, so feel free to thoroughly explore and explain your topic.
  • Use headings to organize the material. Headings are signposts and readers like to have them.
  • Don’t forget to include your byline, which should include your full name as well as your site and URL for the link. It can also include a tidbit about yourself that might make someone want to click your link. 2-3 sentences max.

I’m not expecting you to write like Hemingway or to be a name-brand guru, but I do expect good grammar, thoroughly checked spelling and enough research to make your post flow smoothly and feel authoritative. Even if I approve of your topic, the draft you send will be accepted or rejected on its own merits, or I might ask for some changes. I’ll also have the right to edit for brevity, clarity or any old reason that comes into my head.

If you have any questions about guest posting, please ask.