Become a Guest Blogger

Interested in sharing a post here?

I’m happy to have you! Guest posts benefit us both.

Here are some guidelines to consider before reaching out:

  • Longer posts are encouraged – at least 1200 words.
  • Spoiler posts are preferred, especially for genres that I don’t read. I prefer that spoiler posts be formatted like my recent long-form spoiler posts that include reviews. All spoilers should be clearly labeled at the beginning or else hidden under a well-marked dropdown.
  • Any bookish content is welcome, such as:
    • Spoiler-free reviews
    • Commentary on book-to-screen adaptations
    • Author interviews
    • Bookish opinion pieces
    • “How to” posts related to book blogging or Bookstagram
  • List posts may be submitted, but must have substance.
  • Travel posts are welcome and will be featured under my travel page.
  • Content not related to books or travel will be accepted only if I feel it suits the blog.

Any content submitted for guest posts must be purely author-created. No AI submissions will be accepted, as AI devalues the site.

Please include a short bio (~75 words) with your post. Make sure this bio links back to your own website or social media. If you have a headshot, you are welcome to include it. You could also submit an embeddable image with links to your sites such as in this post by one of my guest bloggers.

I reserve the right to edit posts before publishing them on my site. I will alert you to any changes before publishing.

I request that posts be submitted at least one week before your preferred posting date. If you don’t have a preferred date, I’ll let you know when is best for my posting schedule. I request that you keep an eye on the post for a few days after it has published in order to respond to any comments.

How to submit a guest post request

If you’re interested in submitting a guest post, the best way to reach me is at caroline.bookends@gmail.com. When you reach out, please include links to your website or social media so I can get a feel for your writing style. If you’ve written guest posts for other blogs, please include those links as well.

I’m looking forward to working with you!

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