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Become a Guest Writer for the Rising Network
Why write For us?
Share your expertise and experiences with a vibrant community dedicated to empowering women and closing the gender gap. As a guest writer for The Rising Network, you can inspire others, build your profile, and contribute to meaningful change.
- Inspire and Educate: Share your knowledge and experiences to inspire and educate our members.
- Build Your Profile: Gain exposure and recognition within a supportive community.
- Support Our Mission: Help promote diversity and inclusion by contributing to our mission.
Contributor Guidelines
Word Count: 600-800 words.
Structure and Headings:
- Title: Craft a compelling and concise title (5-10 words) that grabs attention.
- Introduction: (50-100 words)
Introduce the topic and provide a brief overview of what the post will cover. - Main Content: (400-600 words)
- Heading 1: Main point or topic 1
Explain your first main point. Include examples or personal anecdotes to illustrate. - Heading 2: Main point or topic 2
Discuss your second main point. Use subheadings or bullet points for clarity. - Heading 3: Main point or topic 3 (if applicable)
Expand on your third main point. Provide additional insights or tips.
- Heading 1: Main point or topic 1
- Conclusion: (50-100 words)
Summarise the key points discussed. End with a call to action or a thought-provoking statement.
Example Outline
- Title: "Balancing Act: How to Manage a Portfolio Career"
- Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of a portfolio career and its relevance.
- Main Content:
- Heading 1: Defining a Portfolio Career
What it means and why it's becoming popular. - Heading 2: Key Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Discuss common challenges and provide solutions. - Heading 3: Success Stories and Tips
Share personal stories or case studies.
- Heading 1: Defining a Portfolio Career
- Conclusion: Recap the main points and encourage readers to consider a portfolio career.
How to Submit
Ready to share your story? Start writing your blog post today and inspire others in our community!
Submit your blog post to [email protected] with a short bio and a photo.
We can't wait to hear from you!
Blog Post Ideas
- A Pivotal Moment: Share a significant turning point in your life, its impact, and lessons learned.
- Lessons from Experiences: Discuss a challenge, opportunity, or failure that taught you an invaluable lesson.
- Creating a Portfolio Career: Narrate your journey to a portfolio career, including challenges, key moments, and rewards.
- Lessons as a CEO or Chair: Reflect on leadership lessons, resilience, and strategic decision-making from your time as a CEO or Chair.
- Resilience and Adaptability: Highlight the importance of resilience and adaptability in a changing professional landscape.
- Work-Life Balance: Share tips on balancing a demanding career with personal life, wellness, and preventing burnout.
- Health and Wellbeing: Offer techniques for mental and physical health, including meditation, exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
- Leadership Development: Discuss tools and methods for developing leadership skills, including frameworks and personal development plans.
- Building Confidence: Provide techniques to boost self-confidence, such as visualisation exercises, affirmations, and success stories.
Quick Tips
- Start with an Outline: Break down your post into the main sections (introduction, main content, conclusion). Jot down bullet points under each section to guide your writing.
- Write as You Speak: Imagine you're talking to a friend. Use a conversational tone to make your post more relatable and engaging.
- Be Authentic: Share your personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Authenticity resonates with readers.
- Keep Sentences Short and Simple: Avoid long, complex sentences. Aim for clarity and brevity.
- Use Bullet Points and Lists: These make your content more readable and highlight key points.
- Include Personal Stories: Personal anecdotes make your post more interesting and relatable.
- Edit and Proofread: After writing, take a break and then come back to edit. Look for clarity, grammar, and flow. Consider asking a colleague to review your post.
- Add Visuals: If possible, include images, charts, or videos to complement your text and make your post visually appealing.