Call For Writers
Share Your Voice. Inspire Healing.
We welcome submissions from survivors, new and experienced writers, and mental health professionals alike. The CPTSD Foundation blog is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and raising awareness about the realities of complex trauma recovery.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through the written word, we invite you to learn more about contributing and complete the contact form below.
We look forward to collaborating with you.
Sharing Your Personal Story
This is a format that some guest bloggers prefer; talking about your own life and story as a complex trauma survivor. You can include things such as the struggles you faced while the traumatic events were actively taking place, how you coped, your support system (or lack thereof), what it was like on a daily basis both then and now, etc.
Be Mindful of Privacy
Consider changing names and places in order to not disclose information you aren’t comfortable with. Use appropriate details in order to accurately tell your story, but try to avoid intense graphic details and imagery that may be overly triggering.
A Mental Health Challenge or Mental Illness
CPTSD Symptoms, CPTSD Awareness, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Anxiety Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Eating Disorders, etc. As long as it pertains to healing from trauma.
Partner Support
If you are a spouse, partner, friend, or sibling to a complex trauma survivor, or you have an active role in the life of someone who struggles with complex trauma symptoms. Your insight and experiences could help others who are in a similar role and looking for support.
Research
If you’ve done in a particular area of complex trauma recovery, factors that contribute to complex trauma, coping skills to aid in healing from complex trauma, etc.
Contributor Guidelines & Best Practices
We welcome contributions from writers of all backgrounds. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a first-time blogger, our editorial team is committed to helping you refine your voice and share your message effectively.
Content & Structure
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Word Count: Submissions should generally fall between 600 and 1,200 words. However, we prioritize quality over length; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.
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Engaging Headlines: Please provide a compelling title between 3 and 10 words. Headlines should pique the reader’s interest and clearly communicate the article’s value without being overly cryptic.
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Readability: To enhance user experience, use subheadings and bullet points to break up dense text. This makes the content more accessible and easier to navigate.
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Narrative Voice: We accept pieces written in either the first or third person, depending on the nature of the topic.
Editorial Standards
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Reader Value: Every post should offer meaningful insight, unique perspectives, or actionable information that enriches the reader’s understanding of mental health.
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Citations: Credibility is paramount. All data, statistics, and clinical claims must be cited. Any quoted material must be properly attributed to the original source.
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Grammar & Clarity: We recommend using tools like Grammarly prior to submission. Please aim for concise sentences and consistent verb tenses to ensure a professional flow.
Visuals & Formatting
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Imagery: To ensure full compliance with copyright laws, our team will select and provide a royalty-free featured image that aligns with your theme. We kindly ask that you do not submit personal photos or external artwork.
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Author Profiles: Contributors are encouraged to provide a brief bio (2–3 sentences) and a professional headshot. You may include links to your social media or personal website.
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Note: We respect your privacy. If you prefer to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym, please notify us upon submission.
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Full Credit
You will always be given full credit for each one of your submissions that we publish on our blog. In addition, you’ll be given a contributor account on our website.
Reach a Large Audience
Your article will appear on the front page of our website for 3 weeks and listed permanently on our blog page: searchable by the thousands of our website visitors each week.
Making a Difference
You can feel good knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life. Your dedication to writing can help educate, validate, and encourage someone who truly needs it.
Ready to Get Started?
Simply fill out the form below and we’ll respond back to you as soon as we’ve had an opportunity to review your submission. We appreciate your patience during this process as we strive to repond back within 7 business days.
