We get a fair number of pitches. Most of them don't go anywhere — not because the writers aren't talented, but because the articles feel like they were written for a search engine, not a person. If you write for actual readers, you'll fit in here.
Reviews Tale covers lifestyle, product reviews, and buying guides across a wide range of categories. What makes content work on this site isn't keyword density or word count — it's whether someone finishes the article and feels like they actually learned something worth knowing.
Topics We're Looking For
We publish content in the following areas and are actively looking for contributors who know these spaces well:
- Beauty & Wellbeing — skincare routines, product comparisons, ingredient breakdowns, wellness habits
- Fashion & Shopping — style guides, seasonal wardrobe advice, brand reviews, shopping tips
- Home & Garden — home organization, appliance reviews, décor ideas, garden tools and products
- Sports & Outdoor — gear reviews, training tips, sport-specific guides, outdoor activity recommendations
- Gaming & Tech — hardware reviews, software recommendations, gaming accessories, tech comparisons
- Yoga & Meditation — practice guides, equipment reviews, mindfulness and wellness content
- Food & Beverage — product reviews, kitchen tools, nutrition guides, ingredient spotlights
- Travel & Vacations — destination guides, travel gear, packing tips, accommodation reviews
- Footwear — shoe reviews, brand comparisons, buying guides by use case
If your pitch sits somewhere between two of these categories, that's fine — some of the best content does.
What Makes a Good Pitch
We don't need a full draft to get started. A good pitch tells us three things: what the article is about, why it's useful, and why you're the right person to write it.
Strong pitches are usually specific. "5 things to know about running shoes" is a weak angle because it's been done a thousand times. "Why cushioning matters more than weight for beginner runners" is a real angle because it takes a position. Specificity is the difference between an article that gets read and one that gets scrolled past.
If you have strong opinions backed by actual experience or expertise, that's what we're looking for. We don't need you to be a certified professional in everything you write about — but you do need to know your subject well enough that a reader would trust your take on it.
Our Standards
Here's what every submission needs to meet before we'll consider it:
- Minimum 900 words — most of our published pieces run between 1,000 and 1,600 words
- Original content only — not published anywhere else, including your own blog or Medium
- Structured with clear subheadings, short paragraphs, and a logical argument or narrative
- Written for a real human reader, not an algorithm
- Factually accurate — if you're citing statistics or studies, link to the actual source
- Free of fluff, padding, and filler sentences that exist only to hit a word count
One more thing worth saying directly: we check submissions for AI-generated content. Articles that are clearly machine-written, or lightly edited AI output, are declined without further consideration. We're not against writers using AI as a research or brainstorming tool — plenty of good writers do. But the final article needs to sound like a person wrote it, because that's what our readers came here for.
What We Don't Accept
- Anything that reads like a press release or brand advertorial
- Content that was previously published, even on your own site
- Articles stuffed with links back to your agency, client, or unrelated websites
- Opinion pieces on politics, religion, or topics unrelated to our categories
- Product pitches disguised as editorial content
- Generic "top 10" articles with no original perspective or research behind them
What You Get
A byline with a short author bio and one link to your website, portfolio, or social profile. Your article will be edited and published on Reviews Tale and shared across our Facebook and Instagram channels.
We don't pay for guest contributions at this stage. What we do offer is a clean, well-trafficked platform, genuine editorial feedback, and a published article you can point to as part of your portfolio.
How to Pitch
Email us at write@reviewstale.com with the subject line: Write for Us — [Your Topic]
In the body of your email, include:
- A two to four sentence description of the article you want to write
- The category it falls under
- Your name and a short bio (two to three sentences is fine)
- Links to one or two writing samples — a published article, personal blog, or portfolio
We read every pitch and respond within five to seven business days. If we pass, we'll say so — we won't just leave you in the dark.
After Your Pitch Is Accepted
Once we give you the green light, here's what we'll need when you send the full draft:
- A Google Doc with comment access enabled
- A suggested meta title and description for SEO purposes
- Your author bio (50 to 80 words) and a headshot if you have one
- At least one image suggestion with a royalty-free source (Unsplash, Pexels, etc.) — we'll source additional images as needed
We'll edit for clarity, style, and SEO, then send it back to you before publishing. We won't change your argument or rewrite your voice — just tighten things up where needed.
Ready to Pitch?
- Email: write@reviewstale.com
- Or use our contact page: reviewstale.com/contact-us
Looking forward to reading what you've got.
