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 — 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 — 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. 1,500–2,500 words is the sweet spot. Quality over quantity.
- Voice. Conversational but precise. Read 5–10 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 (60–100 words) — credentials, current role, why you’re qualified to write on this topic.
- One headshot (square, 400×400px or larger).
- You may include one link to a relevant personal site or LinkedIn in your bio. In line with Google’s guidelines, author and outbound links in guest contributions carry a
rel="sponsored"attribute. - In-article links to your own work are permitted only when they directly support a claim and add reader value, and will also be marked
rel="sponsored".
What We Don’t Pay For — 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 — 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 — [Working Title]”
- 2–3 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 2–4 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 — we want to discuss angle first.
- Pitches that ignore everything above and ask “do you accept guest posts?”
Contact
Questions about pitching? Email us: