Word count
1,000 to 1,800 words, written to answer one clear question well.
Write for us
Write for Draft Rooom: Marketing Guest Post Submissions
Have an idea worth sharing? Put it in front of an audience of marketers, founders, creators and business professionals. We publish original, practical and genuinely useful articles on marketing, branding, content, SEO, social media, business, technology and AI.
The short answer
Draft Rooom accepts original guest posts of 1,000 to 1,800 words on marketing, branding, SEO, content, business and technology. Publication starts at $75, with a $175 editorial package that adds topic consultation, editing, SEO and AEO optimisation and a featured image. Every submission is reviewed before publication, and payment does not guarantee acceptance.
What we accept
Guest Post Topics We Publish
We accept original, useful articles that help a working professional do something better tomorrow. If your topic fits one of these areas and answers a real question, we want to read it.
- Digital marketing
- Content marketing
- SEO
- Social media
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Email marketing
- E-commerce
- Advertising
- AI in marketing
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Freelancing and the creator economy
- Technology and SaaS
- Productivity and business growth
Articles must provide genuine value to Draft Rooom readers. We do not publish articles created solely to obtain backlinks. Read a few pieces on our blog to see the standard we hold, and check the services we cover for topic inspiration.
Content requirements
Draft Rooom Guest Post Guidelines
These are the standards every published article meets. Meeting them before you submit is the fastest route to acceptance.
Originality
Original and unpublished elsewhere, including on your own blog or LinkedIn.
Research
Clear, well-researched and professionally written for a working marketing audience.
AI use
AI may help with research or drafting, but submissions must be edited and fact-checked. Mass-generated, generic AI content is rejected.
Images
One featured image plus supporting visuals where useful. You must hold the rights to every image.
Sources
Statistics, studies and factual claims supported by credible, linkable sources.
Formatting
Proper H2 and H3 headings, short paragraphs, bullet points and scannable structure.
Promotion
The article must educate first. Heavy promotion of a company, service or product is rejected.
Our link policy
- Up to two relevant external links per article
- One author or company link where appropriate
- Links must be contextually relevant to the paragraph they sit in
- No exact-match keyword stuffing in anchor text
- No gambling, adult, payday loan, crypto scam or illegal-service links
- No private blog networks, link farms or obviously manipulative sites
- We reserve the right to change, remove or qualify any link
Three ways to publish
Guest Contributor, Expert Contributor or Sponsored Feature
Pick the level of editorial support you want. Every route is reviewed by a human editor before anything goes live.
Guest Contributor
$75
You write it, we publish it properly.
- Editorial review
- Formatting to house style
- Publication on the Draft Rooom blog
- Author attribution
- Up to two relevant links
- Basic SEO optimisation
Most recommended
Expert Contributor
$175
The package we recommend for serious authority building.
- Topic consultation before you write
- Full article editing
- SEO and AEO optimisation
- Formatting to house style
- Featured image created for you
- Publication and author profile
- Up to two relevant links
Sponsored Feature
$125
A commercial article, subject to editorial approval.
- Publication
- Editorial review
- Formatting to house style
- Author or company attribution
- Up to two relevant links
- Sponsored disclosure where appropriate
Pricing
Guest Post and Sponsored Article Pricing
Starting at $75 per published article. Prices cover the editorial work involved, not a guaranteed placement: every submission still has to pass review.
| Package | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Guest Post Submission | $75 | Editorial review, formatting, publication, author attribution, up to two links and basic SEO optimisation. |
| Sponsored Article | $125 | A commercially sponsored article with editorial review, attribution, up to two links and sponsored disclosure. |
| Article + Editorial Editing | $175 | Topic consultation, full editing, SEO and AEO optimisation, featured image, author profile and publication. |
| Featured Sponsored Article | $250 | Everything in the sponsored tier plus a featured placement across the blog for greater visibility. |
| Homepage / Newsletter Promotion Add-on | +$75 | Adds homepage placement and inclusion in our newsletter to any package above. |
Questions before you pitch? Email hello@draftrooom.com with guest-post-submission as the subject line.
How it works
From Pitch to Published Article
Step 1
Send your pitch
Use the submission form with your topic, angle and a short outline, or send a finished draft.
Step 2
Editorial response
Our editors reply within one business day with a decision, questions or a suggested sharper angle.
Step 3
Write or refine
You write to the agreed angle. On the Expert Contributor package we consult on the topic first and edit afterwards.
Step 4
Review and approval
We fact-check claims, check sources, apply house formatting and confirm the link placements.
Step 5
Publication
The article goes live with your author attribution, and you get the live URL to share.
Who this is for
Who Should Write for Draft Rooom
If you work in marketing, run a business or build an audience for a living, you already have an article worth publishing.
Marketers and strategists
Publish a working method, a framework or a campaign breakdown in front of an audience that will use it.
Founders and business owners
Share hard-won lessons on growth, positioning and building demand without a pitch deck.
Freelancers and creators
Build credibility with a byline, an author profile and a link readers can actually follow.
SaaS and technology teams
Explain a real problem your market faces, with evidence rather than product claims.
Agencies and consultancies
Demonstrate expertise to potential clients instead of describing it on a services page.
Researchers and analysts
Turn original data into a well-sourced article that earns citations.
Submit
Get Your Expertise Published on Draft Rooom
Submit an original article for consideration by our editorial team. We publish useful, well-researched content for marketers, founders, creators and business professionals.
Questions people ask
Guest Posting Questions, Answered
Word counts, pricing, links, AI use and review times, answered directly before you pitch.
How do I write for Draft Rooom?
Read the guidelines on this page, then send your topic, angle and outline through the submission form. Our editorial team replies within one business day with a decision or questions.
How long should a guest post be?
Between 1,000 and 1,800 words. Anything shorter rarely answers the question fully, and anything longer usually needs to be two articles.
How much does it cost to publish a guest post?
Guest post submission is $75, a sponsored article is $125, the editorial package with editing and SEO is $175, a featured sponsored article is $250, and homepage or newsletter promotion adds $75.
Does paying guarantee my article is published?
No. Every submission is reviewed before publication and payment does not guarantee acceptance. If we cannot publish, we tell you why.
Can I include links to my website?
Yes. Each article can carry up to two relevant external links plus one author or company link, with natural anchor text. We do not accept links to gambling, adult, payday loan, crypto scam or other unsuitable sites.
Do you accept AI-written articles?
AI can help with research and drafting, but the submission must be properly edited and fact-checked by a human. Mass-generated, generic AI content is rejected.
What topics do you accept?
Digital marketing, content marketing, SEO, social media, branding, copywriting, email marketing, e-commerce, advertising, AI in marketing, business and entrepreneurship, freelancing, technology and SaaS, productivity and business growth.
Can I republish my article elsewhere?
Articles must be original and unpublished when submitted, and we ask that they stay exclusive to Draft Rooom. A short excerpt with a canonical link back is fine.
Do I need to supply images?
One featured image plus supporting visuals where they help, and you must hold the rights to them. On the $175 editorial package we create the featured image for you.
How long does review and publication take?
You will hear back within one business day. Once a draft is approved, publication usually happens within five working days.
Who reads the Draft Rooom blog?
Marketers, founders, creators, freelancers and business professionals looking for practical brand and content marketing guidance.
Have an idea worth sharing?
Send your topic and angle today. An editor reads every submission and replies within one business day with a clear yes, no or sharper angle.