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Guest Writer Policy

"Your story might just be the lighthouse that guides someone safely home."

-- The Grateful Nuts --

Thank You for your interest in sharing your experience, strength, and hope with The Grateful Nuts Community!

Recovery from mental health and/or addiction is a very personal topic, and while many of our stories share similarities, every experience is different. Keeping that in mind, here are some basic guidelines for your submission:

  • Your submission should be between 1200-2500 words in length.
  • Please write from your own experience, as it relates to your own recovery or relationship with someone in recovery.
  • If mentioning other people is an important part of your story, please be sure to use only first names, change the person(s) name, AND remove any non-pertinent identifying information.
  • Your submission, in its entirety, must be original content, and not previously published on any digital or print platform.
  • We cannot accept duplicate or syndicated content.
  • All media (images, videos, artwork, etc.) must be your own property. Where this is not possible, permission for use must be obtained from their original owner.
  • Likewise, if your submission references another individual’s or groups’ intellectual property, please make sure to include the appropriate links, citations, and permissions where necessary.
  • We would like to preserve your authentic story, and writing style, there are instances in which certain words, phrases or content may be censored out of consideration for our audience. Similarly, a trigger warning may be issued at the beginning of the article if we feel your submission touches on difficult or sensitive topics.
  • As the author, you reserve the rights to your submission. However we strongly encourage and ask that your work is not subsequently published without undergoing significant edits.
  • Please feel free to promote your post on your social media accounts, newsletters, and/or direct link through on your blog and/or website. In doing so, you can include a snippet of your submission, with links to the original post on our website.
  • In addition to your submission, please provide us with a 150-200 word bio about you, your brand, company, or organizations. This is a great opportunity to share your mission with a larger audience, links to merchandise, books, podcasts, or other projects you may be working on.
  • When preparing your submission we request that we receive your writing in a word document file to our email help@thegratefulnuts.com Additionally, images should be submitted through email as high-resolution jPEG or PNG fie format.
  • **PLEASE NOTE:** The Grateful Nuts reserves editorial control and to edit, revise, or tweak submissions as necessary. (A proof of the final edits will be provided prior to publishing. You reserve the right to terminate the agreement at any point prior to publication.)

All Submission Materials May be Submitted by email to: help@thegratefulnuts.com

"Don't be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others"

-- Amy Reese Anderson --

FAQ's

Here are some answers to the questions we receive the most about our our guest writer’s policy.
If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help. 

 

Contact us at: help@thegratefulnuts.com

We encourage guest writers to share their experience, strength, and hope on a wide variety of recovery topics. If you are interested in sharing your story but are unsure of where to start, take a look at our suggestions below:

 

 

  • Struggles in early sobriety
  • Life in sobriety
  • Asking for help
  • Surrender
  • Recovery support groups
  • Alternatives to A.A.
  • 12-step journey
  • Triggers/reservations 

We value and respect each an every individual’s right to anonymity. As such we support your right to “recover out loud” OR remain anonymous with your submission. 

 

Please indicate in your submission email your preference. 

 

*Please Note* If you indicate that you are comfortable with your name being shared publicly, only first names will be published. 

At this point in time there is no financial compensation or monetary exchange for submissions written or published by guest writers. 

While not a requirement, we strongly encourage guest writers to include photos with their submissions.

 

If no photos are provided with your submission, The Grateful Nuts may choose to include our own photos and/or graphics to enhance our readers’ experience. 

At this point in time we cannot guarantee or establish firm dates for publication. Submissions will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Upon initial review, guest writers will be contacted to discuss tentative dates for publication. 

No. The Grateful Nuts is a  community for any and all individuals in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges. 

 

With that being said, submissions from individuals with lived experience are preferred.

No. We believe that whether you have decades of recovery under your belt, are just starting your recovery journey, or are back to day one, you have a story worth sharing!

No. Recovering people come from all walks of life.

 

As such, it is not necessary for guest writers to have any previous writing experience, social media following, or have an established “sober community” to contribute to the blog. 

Yes. We all have a story to tell!

 

If you are a parent, sibling, friend, co-worker, or loved one a person in recovery we invite you to share your journey too!

Yes. We want to hear from YOU!

 

We ask that all submissions include personal anecdotes, experiences, and stories from your own perspective. 

 

While submissions with a basis in academia or research are not strictly prohibited, we do encourage guest writers to ensure that any and all statistics or clinical data be factually accurate and supplemental to personal lived experiences.