Write for us

Open Culture Guide welcomes pitches that help general readers notice and understand a cultural pattern, symbol, story, ritual, public convention, or influential idea. Bring a focused question and a clear account of why it matters.

What we welcome

We are interested in explanatory features, thoughtful comparisons, cultural history, and close readings of familiar objects or customs. Strong proposals make a specific subject accessible without flattening differences or treating one interpretation as the only possible one.

What to include

Send a short pitch through the Contact page. Tell us the central question, the main point you expect readers to take away, the context or sources you would use, and why the subject suits Open Culture Guide. Mention any relevant expertise or interests without assuming they speak for an entire community.

Before sending

Propose an original piece, not a lightly repackaged article or a sales pitch. We cannot promise publication or a particular response time. Please do not send a complete manuscript unless requested.