Submission Guidelines — Notes for Men
Submission Guidelines — Notes for Men
Submission Guidelines — Notes for Men
A Publication for Growth, Clarity, and Conversations that Matter
Welcome to Notes for Men, a space dedicated to self-help, mental health, and life lessons — written mainly for men, but resonating with everyone.
This is your place to reflect, share, and write notes that help others grow.
How to Apply
Applying to write for Notes for Men takes 3 simple steps:
- Follow the Publication (Notes for Men).
- Leave a comment on this post if you want to be added as a writer.
- Wait for confirmation — a clap or response from the editor means you’re in.
Writers will be added on a rolling basis (please allow up to 1 week). You may leave anytime.
This publication is open to everyone. Medium’s general rules apply.
Requirements and Submission Guidelines
1. Length
- Stories should be 500 to 2,000 words.
- Poems, shorter reflections, or micro-essays under 500 words are also welcome.
2. Topics
- Male mental health and emotional well-being
- Self-help, discipline, productivity, and resilience
- Notes and lessons from books
- Identity, relationships, and purpose
- Money, career, and personal growth
(If it inspires, helps, or resonates — it belongs here.)
3. Submitting
- Submit only drafts for review (no already-published stories).
- Limit to 1 submission per day.
4. Originality
- All work must be your original writing.
- No plagiarism. No rehashed AI-only content. (Writing about AI is fine.)
5. Language & Style
- Write in a clear, approachable, and respectful tone.
- No discriminatory, offensive, or purely promotional content.
6. Images
- Every story should have at least one main image.
- Use copyright-free sources (Unsplash, Pexels, Pixabay) or your own images.
- Cite image sources. AI-generated images are acceptable if credited.
7. Editing
- We use tools like Grammarly for quick checks, but please proofread before submitting.
- Editors may lightly edit for clarity, grammar, or formatting.
8. Tags
- Use up to 5 tags per story.
- Include “Notes for Men” as one tag to help visibility.
Community Spirit
This publication is about building a supportive community for men’s growth and self-help conversations.
Read, comment, and clap for others’ work. Support the voices you resonate with.
Rules may evolve as the publication grows. For now, the goal is simple: share notes that help men (and all readers) live better, stronger, and wiser lives.
👉 Comment below to join Notes for Men as a writer. A clap from the editor means you’re in.
