article submissions

The Hookup Column Wants Your Story!

Have something to say?  THC wants to hear from you!   We are now accepting article submissions that will be published on THC.

What a perfect opportunity to be heard, eh?

While all articles must be drawn from real life experiences, your style of writing may take any form you wish.  For example, it may read like fiction, poetry, a journal or opinion column.  It may even be a drawing or painting that reflects a particular emotion or state of mind.  Creativity is a good thing.

While THC tends to focus on women and women’s issues, individuals of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome to submit.

Articles that work best for The Hookup Column keep THC readers in mind.  Be honest.  Be sincere.  Be humorous, if you like.  Readers should walk away inspired, informed or reflective.  Perhaps all three.

Oh, and one more thing – while THC welcomes opposing or controversial points of view in our comments sections, all accepted submissions will reflect the over-all values and message of the website.  If you’re not sure what this means, then take a tour through the nav bar, read some posts … you’ll figure it out.

Articles accepted will fall in to the following categories:

  • Navigating the party/hookup scene (stories, reflections or observations)
  • What it means to be a woman
  • Relationships (romantic or friendships)
  • Self-worth and self-esteem
  • The sexual double standard
  • Sexual identity

Exclusivity

Articles submitted to us may be work you’ve previously written, created or published on another blog or website.  What’s most important to us is that you wrote it and that you own it.

Formatting

Articles will work best in Word format.  If you wish to link to another website or article, paste them in the spot they are intended to go.  If you want to use a particular image, attach the image in the email and mark in the text where image is supposed to go.

Post length

Take all the space you need, friend.  However, do keep in mind that shorter articles (1000 words or less) tend to be more easily read as online blog posts.

With that said, there is no limit to article length.  Unless you’re trying to send me a book.  That won’t work. ;)

Editing

THC has full rights to edit submitted articles.  While it is never our intent to edit heavily, there are times when we must rework titles, openings, conclusions, grammar or spelling.  It is a necessary evil to ensure articles meet the expectations of our readers.

THC may send your post back to you requesting revisions, additions or omissions.  Refusal to do so may cause the article to not be published.  Long response time to our request may do the same.

Byline

THC wants to give you all the credit we possibly can.  We’ll be happy to highlight you, your school, your blog/website or your cause.  Send us a sentence or two and the information will be published in your byline.  We will also publish relative links, if you like.

If you wish to remain anonymous you are free to do so.  The attribution will simply read “Anonymous.”  Only those at THC will have your personal information and we will not share it at any time – with anyone.

Copyright and Appropriate content

All content, including text and images must be the original work or property of the author.  Quotes or content not from author must be attributed properly.  If you’re not sure how, google it. ;)

You may be open and honest about sexual issues, but don’t be gross.  Illicit or pornographic written material or images will be rejected.

Articles may be honest experiences, however they may not be intentionally degrading to any sex or orientation.

Submission and Questions

Send your article ideas via our contact form.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us through the same form.

Upon receiving your article idea, we will contact you with instructions on how to submit the article via email.

All articles will be considered, however not all may be accepted.

Good luck and happy writing!