Write for us

We welcome clear, original contributions about how people can take part in community life, share spaces and make local projects manageable. Pieces should offer readers a useful idea without pretending every neighbourhood works the same way.

What to propose

Pitch a focused article about a distinct subject within community participation. Useful approaches include explaining a choice, comparing two ways to organise something, examining a custom or offering a plan for a particular kind of gathering. Keep the piece grounded in steps a general reader can consider safely.

What makes a strong pitch

Tell us the working title, the main point, who the piece is for and what a reader will be able to think through or do after reading. Explain how your angle differs from familiar general advice. Do not include invented experience, unsupported claims or material that depends on specialist or local approval.

How to send it

Send your proposal through the Contact page and choose the editorial enquiry option. Include a concise outline and any relevant links in the message itself. A proposal is not a promise of publication; we may ask for a clearer angle or a different scope.