Write For Star Map

 

StarMap.com seeks regular contributors who are driven to create in-depth, quality content. Our writers are passionate and motivated, and able to cultivate pieces from the pitch and research stages through the final edit. Our ideal contributor brings great ideas to the table and shows an investment in his or her work and the brand as a whole.

Writers are paid and do receive writing credits for published work. See our FAQ section below for more details or visit the Contact Star Map page to get in touch with our editor.

What We Seek

We need writers who can craft thoroughly researched content in the following categories: Food & Entertainment | Nightlife | Shopping | Sightseeing | Star Homes

FAQ

Who can write for Star Map?

We seek writers with a journalism background (education and/or experience) to create compelling, high-quality content. A StarMap.com contributor should have a proven track record of producing articles with substance.

How do I apply?

If you’re interested in working with Star Map, please send us an email with a short bio, a statement on why you’d like to write for StarMap.com, along with information on which sections you would most like to work on. Please include links to any published writing samples that you feel show your skillset.

If I’m hired, what do I do next?

If we select you as a contributor, you will work with one of our editors to develop your ideas. Writers should aim to pitch at least 10 new concepts per week and editors will choose several of these pitches to shape into full articles.

How often do I need to contribute new pieces?

Ideally, you’ll be working on three to six approved concepts per week.

What categories can I cover?

StarMap.com is about the celebrity lifestyle and all things “rich and famous.” All content you create should fall under this overarching category. Within that realm, our categories include Lifestyle, Food & Entertainment, Travel, Nightlife and Celebrity Homes. You can pitch single-page articles (previous examples include Will Smith and Jada Pinkett’s Breathtaking Malibu Estate and Famous Yamishiro Sushi Restaurant in the Hollywood Hills) as well as galleries (see, Los Angeles Nightlife: 6 Hottest Night Clubs To See And Be Seen).

How long do my articles need to be?

There is a range, but in general, a single-page article should be 500 to 750 words and a featured gallery can range from about 1,000 to 1,250.

Will I get paid?

Yes, StarMap.com contributors are paid per approved article.

Will I get credit or a byline?

Yes, all articles will be credited to their writers. We also hope that you will share your pieces with your social networks.

How many people will see my work?

With our ever-growing audience, StarMap.com garners hundreds of thousands of page visits each month. Our mission is to build a loyal readership that checks in with us daily. With growing followings across social media platforms, we will promote strong content on our Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest feeds. We are also at work on a Members platform to build a strong community that is involved in the conversation and eager to share their own experiences.

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