{"id":20416,"date":"2016-05-23T14:51:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T14:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.simple-talk.com\/?page_id=20416"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:52:04","slug":"write-for-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/write-for-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Write for Simple Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-contribute-to-simple-talk\">How to contribute to Simple Talk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Redgate, we\u2019re always keen on publishing new and interesting views and ideas. We try to keep coming up with fresh ways of presenting information, so if you have something original to say, we\u2019d like to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on what Simple-Talk is all about, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/about-simple-talk\/\">About Simple Talk<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most important trait we look for in a contributor is technical knowledge&nbsp;of their topic of choice. Prior content creation experience is preferred but not required. <strong>Important note: we expect all content to be created by the contributor, not <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/author-ai-usage-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI-generated<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> or <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/blogs\/an-editors-biggest-headache-plagiarism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">copied from others<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quality is just one part of how we choose content. We also look for passion, experience and most importantly, expertise and authority.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-topics-are-we-currently-seeking-content-for\">What topics are we currently seeking content for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re currently looking for content on a broad variety of topics:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Databases (primarily SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Oracle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI and machine learning, specifically within databases and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data and database security and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data quality and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migrations (on-prem and cloud): challenges, guidance, tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughts\/editorials on the current (2026) state of the database &amp; technology industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career stories, advice and guidance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-what-type-of-content-should-i-create\">&#8230;and what type of content should I create?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re always on the lookout for how-to guides\/advice articles\/tutorials, but also highly value opinion-based and real-life experience content as well. Want to explain why Python is your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/development\/dotnet-development\/10-reasons-python-better-than-c-sharp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">preferred programming language<\/a> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/development\/python\/python-is-good-but-not-perfect-here-are-10-reasons-to-avoid-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why you should avoid it?<\/a>) Had an experience in the database community you want to share? Or do you simply want to explain why AI is the best thing since sliced bread? We&#8217;d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re also looking for more than just written content! While this makes up the majority of our site&#8217;s output right now, we&#8217;re also open to submissions for those who create videos, podcasts and more. And, bonus points for those who can write <em>and<\/em> include their own created video in the content as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-simple-talk-content-review-process\">The Simple Talk content review process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All content goes through our rigorous review process, which includes the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A thorough technical review and edit\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For written content: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">a copy edit (ensuring correct use of the English language, grammar, sentence structure etc)\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes, we may ask an author to make revisions before their work is published\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer reviews, occasionally enlisting the help of technical reviewers and Redgate staff\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The time between submission of a first draft and publication of the content can vary between two weeks and a few months, depending on the extent of revisions required and the amount of content we currently have in the pipeline.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once a piece of content is ready, we do everything we can to promote the creator&#8217;s output!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once published, the content will initially feature on the Simple Talk homepage\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Content is included\u00a0in our regular newsletter with 30,000 subscribers\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We include links to personal sites and social media channels in <\/span>each contributor&#8217;s personal bio page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-express-your-interest-in-contributing-to-simple-talk\">Express your interest in contributing to Simple Talk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re happy with the above and want to write for Simple Talk, please reach out to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:editor@simple-talk.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">editor@simple-talk.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specific subject area(s) you are interested in creating content for. Describe the kind of content you&#8217;re hoping to write!\u00a0<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Links to any previous content, whether published or not! We&#8217;d love to see examples of your work.<\/span><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any links you can provide to help us see your experience level. Sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Stack Overflow, SQL Server Central, etc. would be great to help get a feel for your current reach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note: <\/strong>due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please also note:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span>we expect the content to be original, created by the contributor &#8211; not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/author-ai-usage-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-generated<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.red-gate.com\/simple-talk\/blogs\/an-editors-biggest-headache-plagiarism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">copied from others<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-once-you-re-a-simple-talk-contributor\">Once you&#8217;re a Simple Talk contributor&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-core-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll have the freedom to create as much or as little content as you want, as and when you want. We appreciate our contributors&#8217; time so are happy to allow flexibility. We&#8217;ll only set a deadline in some circumstances, and this will be discussed in advance.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New pitches\/ideas are to be sent to editor@simple-talk.com <strong>before <\/strong>creation, for review and approval. If approved, we&#8217;ll agree the payment amount at the same time. We only pay for content created after this process has taken place.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For written content, we do not have a set style guide. We want you to write in your own style, and we&#8217;ll make any edits afterwards if necessary.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written content can be submitted via Microsoft Word (preferably) or Google Docs. Any other format must be agreed upon in advance.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will sometimes reach out to a contributor individually (or multiple at once) with a request for content. You do not have to accept these &#8211; it won&#8217;t reflect poorly on you, or affect future contribution opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to contribute to Simple Talk At Redgate, we\u2019re always keen on publishing new and interesting views and ideas. We try to keep coming up with fresh ways of presenting information, so if you have something original to say, we\u2019d like to hear from you. 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