Complete Water Guide accepts a small number of high-quality guest contributions each quarter. We’re looking for evidence-based, original writing that helps readers make better decisions about water ÔÇö drinking, filtering, hydration, bottled brands, sustainability, or related health and science topics.
If that sounds like you, please read these guidelines carefully before pitching.
What We Publish
- How-to guides with concrete steps, screenshots, or photos.
- Explainers that translate science or regulation into plain English.
- Comparisons and reviews backed by your own testing or sourced data.
- Personal essays with a clear takeaway (rare, but we love a great one).
What We Don’t Publish
- AI-generated text without substantial human editing and fact-checking.
- Thinly disguised press releases, brand promotions, or product advertorials.
- Content that already exists on the web in similar form.
- Pieces that link to gambling, adult, supplements, or low-quality affiliate sites.
- Speculative health claims unsupported by peer-reviewed sources.
Editorial Standards
- Original. Not previously published anywhere ÔÇö including your own blog or LinkedIn.
- Evidence-based. Health, science, or regulatory claims must cite reputable sources (peer-reviewed studies, EPA, WHO, FDA, NSF, government agencies).
- Length. 1,500ÔÇô2,500 words is the sweet spot. Quality over quantity.
- Voice. Conversational but precise. Read 5ÔÇô10 of our existing articles before drafting.
- Structure. Use clear H2/H3 headings, short paragraphs, scannable lists, and a single clear takeaway.
- Images. Your own photos preferred. Otherwise, sourced under CC0 / Unsplash with attribution.
Author Bio & Links
- One short bio (60ÔÇô100 words) ÔÇö credentials, current role, why you’re qualified to write on this topic.
- One headshot (square, 400×400px or larger).
- You may include one dofollow link to a relevant personal site or LinkedIn in your bio.
- In-article links to your own work are permitted only when they directly support a claim and add reader value.
What We Don’t Pay For ÔÇö and What We Offer Instead
We don’t currently pay cash for guest posts. We offer:
- A permanent, indexed byline on a site that ranks for thousands of water-related keywords.
- Editorial promotion via our newsletter and social channels.
- Honest editorial feedback ÔÇö we work with you to make the piece stronger.
How to Pitch
Send a single email to support@completewaterguide.com with:
- Subject line: “Guest Pitch ÔÇö [Working Title]”
- 2ÔÇô3 sentence summary of the piece and the reader takeaway.
- Suggested headline + 5-bullet outline.
- Why you’re the right person to write it (links to prior work or credentials).
- One sample of your writing (link, not attachment).
Response Timeline
- We acknowledge every pitch within 5 business days.
- If we want to move forward, we’ll reply with editorial guidance and a deadline (usually 2ÔÇô4 weeks).
- If we pass, we’ll tell you so directly. We don’t ghost.
Editing Process
- You submit a complete first draft via Google Doc with comment access.
- Our editor returns suggestions within 7 business days.
- You revise. One round of revisions is standard; sometimes two.
- We finalize copy, format for the site, and schedule a publication date.
- You see the live URL on publication day and may share it freely.
Rights & Republication
By submitting, you grant Complete Water Guide a perpetual, non-exclusive license to publish, edit, and promote your piece. You retain copyright. You may republish on your own site after 30 days, with a canonical link or note pointing back to the Complete Water Guide URL.
Pitches We Reject Without Reading
- “Hi Sir/Madam” mass templates.
- Pre-written articles with no pitch ÔÇö we want to discuss angle first.
- Pitches that ignore everything above and ask “do you accept guest posts?”
Contact
Questions about pitching? Email us: