How long should my article be?

It must be at least 900 words; please don’t go over 2500 words (exception: “each Myers-Briggs personality type” articles can be longer).

Do you pay for submissions?

If we publish your article, you can choose from one of the following options:

1.       Call-to-action: If you’d like to use your article as a way to bring others to your site, book, or course, then we do not pay for these submissions. With our high volume of traffic, publishing a post for us can be a valuable way for authors, coaches, writers, therapists, and social media influencers to grow their following and potentially their client base.

2.       USD $40. We use PayPal to send payments, so you must have a PayPal account. Payment is in USD, but you don’t need to be located in the United States to write for us. If this is the option you choose, please include your PayPal email address at the top of your document. Please remember that PayPal removes a $1-$5 transaction fee. You are not allowed to include a call-to-action with this option. We will include a link to your web site in your author bio.

What makes a strong article?

The best articles published on Psychology Junkie have these things in common:

·         They have a clear message/lesson/or action plan for readers. They have a strong structure, with bullet points if necessary.

·         They are deeply honest and, if possible, personal.

·         They are relatable. If they make us laugh, that’s a definite bonus!

·         They are well-informed and devoid of stereotypes and misinformation.

·         They have a strong, clear connection to typology.

Can I include links with this piece?

Yes, but only links that will be helpful to the reader. You can include links to your own posts or videos or articles here at Psychology Junkie. No affiliate or paid links will be included.

Can I publish my article on my own blog?

If you are publishing an article for Psychology Junkie, we ask that you don’t publish it elsewhere. This may be frustrating, but for SEO purposes it’s vital. Search engines can punish websites that share duplicate content.

Will you edit or change my article?

We’ll edit for content, punctuation, grammar, and clarity. But we’ll do our best to maintain your unique voice. Before we publish the article, we’ll send you a draft for approval.

Any style guidelines I should remember?

·         Where possible, include numbered lists, bullets, and subheadings.

·         Try to write for clarity in a way that anyone, even a newbie to type, can understand

·         Use casual, everyday words rather than highly academic language or jargon

·         When possible, include expert advice. Link to a study or source to help prove your point.

·         We allow the use of “they” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.

What about my author bio?

Please include a 3-5 sentence author bio at the top of your article. Author bios can be casual or formal and showcase your expertise. Be sure to include any schools you earned a degree from, professional associations or websites you’ve written for, or other publications you’ve written for.

What about my picture?

Please attach a photo to your submission of your face/headshot. This will be included with your author bio at the bottom of your article when it’s published.

I just sent a post. What happens next?

We deeply value and appreciate your writing, and we’re so excited that you want to write for us! We’ll be in touch within two weeks to let you know whether or not your article has been accepted. As soon as your article is accepted, we will submit your payment via PayPal. If your article is not accepted, feel free to try again with another one!

What should I do after my article is published?

Feel free to share your article on social media! Sharing your article helps you to gain more readers as well as improve the typology community in general. Also, we hope you’ll check the comments from time to time to respond to questions and input from readers!

Where do I send my article?

Please share your full article as a Google document with [email protected]

We look forward to your contribution!

Some Article Ideas for Inspiration

Not sure what to write about? Here are some ideas to get you started. We accept articles that are not on these topics too.

1.       Explain and defend a quirk about your personality type.

Are NT women misjudged by society? Are sensors more interesting than most type descriptions imply? As an Enneagram 8 do you have a gentle side? These types of articles help people find solidarity when they feel misunderstood or stereotyped.

2.       What’s something you love about being your particular type?

Describe something that’s working for you as your particular type: a daily practice, career choice, relationship decision, lifestyle choice, etc,. Why is it working for you? What problem did it solve? How do others accept you and your choices?

3.       Give advice to solve a common problem your type faces

Write about a problem that many people of your personality type face. What is it like to experience this problem? Why is this problem unique to your personality type? How can other people with your type cope with and overcome this problem?

4.       Suggest a change society should make.

Are workplaces, communities, schools, or other institutions doing something that harms people of particular types? Write about it. What could be done to make institutions and communities more accepting to people of particular types?

5.       Get silly!

Don’t be afraid to try something purely for humor! How would each personality type survive in a zombie apocalypse? Which “The Office” characters have each personality type? Which comic book characters have particular personality types? People love to read about fictional characters with their Enneagram or Myers-Briggs® personality types!