The Blog
Write for us
One community, many cultures. We are looking for people to tell the stories of the places they are from and the places they live now. Here is exactly how it works.
How it works
- 1You
Email us your idea
Your name, your city, and the story in a few sentences.
- 2Us
We send you a private link
Your own writing page on this site. Nothing to download, no account to make, no password.
- 3You
Write it there
Somewhere between 500 and 1,200 words. The page does not save as you type, so write it in your notes app first and paste it in.
- 4Us
We edit it with you
Light edits for length and clarity. We check anything factual with you before it runs.
- 5Us
It publishes here
Under your name, described however you want to be described.
What you need
A story you know
Something you have seen up close beats something you looked up.
About an hour
Most posts run two or three pages.
Nothing else
No account, no software, no writing samples.
Make it yourself
We publish work made by people. Do not send writing or video that was generated by AI. If you used a tool to transcribe an interview or clean up your spelling, that is fine, just tell us when you send it.
Every post belongs to one of these
The same nine chapters the magazine runs. Pick the one your story sits in.
- 1Community & Identity
- 2Values & Beliefs
- 3Religion & Spirituality
- 4Language
- 5Symbols & Artifacts
- 6Arts & Expressions
- 7Fashion & Style
- 8Foodie for Thought
- 9Kintsugi
Start with an email
Tell us the story you want to write. We will send the link back to you.
Email usinfo@saladbowlamerica.com, with WRITER APPLICATION in the subject line so it reaches the right person.
What we ask of you
- Tell the truth.
- Ask people before you quote them.
- Credit anyone who helped.
- Skip the stereotypes.
- Take extra care with children.
- If you are not sure, ask us first.