Write for us

Rural Culture Guide welcomes thoughtful pitches and contributions about rural customs, crafts, foodways, gatherings and shared places. We are interested in work that gives readers a clear subject, useful context and a sense of how practices vary or change.

What makes a strong pitch

Propose one focused subject and explain what a reader will understand by the end. Tell us why it suits Rural Culture Guide, what material or perspective you would use, and how you would handle local differences. A clear angle is more helpful than a broad theme such as rural life or tradition.

The work we welcome

We consider accessible explanatory pieces, carefully framed histories, comparisons of distinct practices and guides to noticing or understanding a cultural subject. We value precise language, respectful treatment of communities and writing that does not present a living tradition as frozen in time.

How to send a proposal

Send your pitch through the Contact page, choosing the editorial option and including a working title, a short outline and a brief account of your relevant approach. Please do not send confidential material or assume that a proposal has been accepted until you receive a reply.