Blog Submission Guidelines

Why Should I write for CHOOSE901?

Our blog is a megaphone for our community. Choose901 aims to be a guide to help Memphians Invest and Enjoy the city of Memphis. There is no one better to write about this than you, a Memphian!!

We need to hear your voice, your message, and your thoughts on what makes Memphis great.

What should I write?

We’re seeking content that guides Memphians toward investing time, resources, or energy in pursuit of making Memphis a growing, improving, and more loving city.

Our blog also shares highlights of the best local attractions that make it the city of choice for enjoying life.

Who is the audience?

Our diverse community is made up of current and potential Memphians who desire to Invest and Enjoy their life in the city of Memphis.

How do I submit a blog?

If you’d like to write for the Choose901 blog, submit your blog and assets here. 

Examples:

Examples of some of our best-performing blog posts include:

Guides

1. A Guide to Memphis Happy Hour Hot Spots
2. Out of the Box Date Night Ideas in Memphis

Features

1. Brantley Ellzey’s Crosstown Arts Exhibit Uses Ritual and Structure to Hold Memory and Protest
2. Where Memphis Sweetness Starts: Inside Frost Bake Shop

Guest Posts

1. Four Decades of Lights, Camera, Action: The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Foundation Celebrates 40 Years
2. Biking in Memphis: Memphis Social Bicycle Club Asks the Community to Join them for Critical Mass

What else should be included?

Our link policy: We are happy to link back to our writers’ own websites and/or social profiles. We also may add internal links to some of our content.

Style and formatting advice: Once you receive topic approval, please follow the tips below when you write your blog:

1. Be clear and concise in what you want to say (shoot for a 7th-10th grade reading level)
2. Break up text with headings
3. Include bullet points where necessary
4. Average posts are 500-1,500 words
5. High-quality photography is always preferred over text graphics

What is Choose901’s Sharing Policy?

We ask our writers to submit unique and original content for the Choose901 blog. Once we have published your post, we ask that you email your audience, and share the Choose901.com link on your social media profiles and the organization’s website.

Disclaimer:

We cannot guarantee that all blog submissions will be approved, and we reserve the right to publish or decline to publish any blog submitted. Upon approval, please allow up to 7 business days for publication.