Quick answer: You can write for us at Cubed News by pitching a clear, original news article or explainer that serves our readers. We welcome knowledgeable guest post contributors who meet our editorial standards. Send your pitch with a short outline and a note on your expertise to get started.
Key takeaways
- Who should apply: writers and experts with genuine knowledge of a news topic or explainer subject.
- What we want: original, accurate, well-sourced articles written for a general audience.
- How to pitch: send a headline, short outline and your background via our contact page.
- Standards: contributions follow our editorial policy and are edited before publication.
- Independence: a guest post is not a paid placement — sponsored work is handled separately and always labelled.
What “write for us” means at Cubed News
Our news write for us programme is an invitation to contribute journalism and explainers, not an advertising channel. When you write for us, you are helping our readers understand something — a development, a process, a debate — clearly and accurately. Contributors keep a byline, and their work is edited to the same standard as our own. If your aim is promotion rather than public-interest writing, our sponsored content route is the honest fit instead.
The distinction matters because it shapes what we can accept. A guest post earns its place by being useful to readers first; any benefit to you as the author is a by-product of writing something genuinely worth reading. That is very different from a promotional article, which exists to serve the brand. Both are legitimate, but only one belongs in our editorial pages, and we keep the line between them clear so that readers can trust everything published under a byline.
What we publish
- Timely news analysis that adds context beyond the headline.
- Plain-language explainers that make a complex topic understandable.
- Informed opinion clearly marked as the author’s view.
- How-to and practical guides relevant to a general readership.
What we don’t accept
- Thinly disguised advertising or promotional copy for a product or service.
- Content whose real purpose is to place undisclosed or disguised paid links — we do not accept it.
- Rehashed, unoriginal or AI-spun material with no added insight.
- Unverifiable claims, fabricated data or misleading framing.
How to pitch a guest post
- Pick a focused angle that serves readers, not a brand.
- Write a short pitch — a working headline, two or three sentences of outline, and why it matters now.
- Tell us about you — your relevant expertise and any past writing.
- Send it via our contact page or partners@cubednews.com, and we will reply if it is a fit.
Editorial standards for contributors
Every guest post is held to the same rules as our staff journalism. That means accuracy, clear sourcing, fair framing and disclosure of any relevant interest. We edit for clarity, structure and house style, and we may ask for revisions or additional sourcing. Articles that make claims about health, money, law or safety need especially solid support. Our full expectations are set out in our editorial policy.
We also expect originality in the true sense: the piece should be written for our readers and not published elsewhere first, and it should add something — a fresh angle, first-hand knowledge, or genuinely clearer explanation — rather than restating what is already widely available. Where you draw on data or the work of others, attribute it plainly and link to the source. If you have any connection to the subject, tell us up front; disclosure is not a mark against a pitch, but an undisclosed conflict discovered later is. These standards are what let us stand behind a guest byline as confidently as our own.
Style and formatting
Good formatting is not decoration; it is how a reader navigates your argument. A clear structure, honest subheadings and short paragraphs let people follow your thinking and find the part they came for. We will always edit towards clarity, but a piece that already reads well needs less intervention and keeps more of your voice. A few simple habits go a long way:
- Write for a general audience — clear, jargon-free and British spelling.
- Lead with the point; support it with evidence and links to credible sources.
- Use descriptive subheadings and short paragraphs.
- Disclose any connection you have to the subject you are writing about.
What contributors get
Accepted contributors receive a byline, careful editing and publication to an engaged, news-literate readership. Writing for us is a way to share genuine expertise and reach people who value clear, trustworthy information. We are honest about what this is and is not: it is contribution to a news publication, not a guaranteed promotional slot.
For writers building a portfolio, a well-edited published piece under your own name in a general-news setting is a credential in itself. For subject-matter experts, it is a chance to explain your field to a wider public in plain language and to be read by people outside your usual professional circle. What we cannot offer is a shortcut around our standards or a promise to publish before we have seen the work — the value of the byline depends entirely on that being true for everyone.
Cubed News is an independent news publication guided by a named editorial team and a published editorial policy; you can learn more about us and see current contributors on our authors page. Contributions are edited independently, any commercial relationships are disclosed in line with the FTC endorsement guidelines and our affiliate disclosure, and editorial decisions remain ours alone — our coverage is never for sale.
Ready to pitch?
Send your idea through our contact page or email partners@cubednews.com. If you are a brand looking to promote rather than contribute, see sponsored content or work with us instead. A focused pitch that clearly states the angle, why it matters now, and what makes you the right person to write it will always get a faster and fairer reading than a general offer to contribute, so it is worth taking a few minutes to make yours specific.
Guest post topics we accept
We welcome news guest posts and contributor articles from writers with genuine expertise. Popular topics for a news guest post on Cubed News include:
- politics
- business
- world news
- current affairs
- explainers
If your idea is a strong fit for our readers and is not already covered, we would like to hear it.
Guest post guidelines
To keep quality high, every news guest post must be original and unpublished, accurate and well-sourced, genuinely useful rather than promotional, and written in clear language. We edit accepted drafts to our standard and may add or adjust links for relevance. Purely promotional pieces are welcome too, but they run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not as an editorial guest post.
How to submit a guest post
- Read these guest post guidelines and check we cover your topic.
- Send a short pitch — working title, angle, why it helps our readers, and a line on your background — via our contact page.
- On approval, send the draft; we review it for accuracy and fit.
- We edit, schedule and publish, crediting you as a guest author.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write for Cubed News?
Send a short pitch — a headline, brief outline and your background — via our contact page or partners@cubednews.com. We reply if it fits.
Do you pay guest contributors?
Our write-for-us programme is editorial contribution rather than a paid placement. Paid promotion is handled separately through sponsored content and always labelled.
Can I include links to my own site in a guest post?
Relevant, genuinely useful links may be included editorially, but we do not accept guest posts whose purpose is placing undisclosed or disguised paid links.
What topics do you accept?
News analysis, plain-language explainers, informed opinion and practical guides relevant to a general audience. Original, accurate and well-sourced work only.
How long should my article be?
Long enough to cover the topic well without padding. Tell us your proposed scope in the pitch and we will advise.
Will my article be edited?
Yes. All contributions are edited for accuracy, clarity and house style, and we may request revisions or extra sourcing before publication.
How long until I hear back?
We review pitches as they come in and reply to those that fit. If you have not heard back after a reasonable time, feel free to follow up via our contact page.
Do you accept news guest posts?
Yes — original, expert news contributions that genuinely help readers. Pitch first via our contact page; promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not editorial.
What are your news write for us guidelines?
Original, accurate, non-promotional writing edited to our standards. Send a short outline and a line on your background to pitch.
How do I submit a guest post to Cubed News?
Send a short pitch via our contact page with your working title, angle and background. We reply to news guest post ideas that fit our readers.
Do you accept news guest bloggers and contributors?
Yes — we accept news guest bloggers and contributing writers with real expertise. Become a contributor by pitching an original, non-promotional idea first.
What are your news guest post guidelines?
Original, accurate, well-sourced and genuinely useful writing, edited to our standard. Promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content.
What news topics can I write about?
We accept guest posts across politics, business, world news, current affairs, explainers and related news subjects. Pitch a specific, fresh angle.
Do you accept sponsored or paid guest posts?
Editorial guest posts are unpaid and earn a byline. Paid promotion is welcome as clearly disclosed sponsored content — ask about options.
Reach us
- Editorial — editorial@cubednews.com
- Corrections — corrections@cubednews.com