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NSA Website Guest Post Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in contributing to our blog! We welcome guest posts that share meaningful experiences, knowledge, and resources that support our community. Before submitting, please review the following guidelines:

Content Guidelines

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Relevance
Posts should be relevant to the NSA community. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lived experiences with stuttering

  • Therapy journeys or reflections

  • Perspectives from speech-language professionals

  • Family and caregiver experiences

  • Advocacy, education, and awareness

  • Community connection and support

 

Our audience includes people who stutter, families and loved ones, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and allies.

 

Originality & Authenticity
Submissions must be original and not previously published elsewhere. We strongly value lived experiences and professional insights grounded in connection to the stuttering community.

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Contributors are welcome to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help with brainstorming, outlining, or refining drafts. However:

  • Contributors must remain the primary author of the content

  • Submissions should reflect the contributor’s voice, experiences, and knowledge

  • AI should not generate full articles without meaningful contributor input and review

  • Contributors should fact-check and verify any information generated with AI

 

If AI was used in developing your draft, we ask that you please disclose this when submitting.

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Length
Posts typically range from 800 to 1,500 words.

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Tone & Style

Write in a conversational, inclusive, and respectful tone. Use clear, accessible language and explain technical terms or acronyms when first introduced.

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Personal Stories

Personal experiences are encouraged. Please respect others’ privacy and avoid sharing identifiable details without permission.

 

Accuracy & Responsibility

Please ensure facts, statistics, and claims are accurate and supported by credible sources when appropriate. Professional or therapy-related posts should provide general educational information and not individualized clinical advice.

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Accessibility

To help make content accessible to a wide audience:

  • Limit jargon and explain specialized terminology

  • Use inclusive and respectful language

  • Provide brief descriptions for submitted images when possible


Formatting Guidelines

 

Title

Provide a descriptive and engaging title.

 

Subheadings

Use subheadings to improve readability and organization.

 

Paragraphs

Keep paragraphs concise, around 3-5 sentences.

 

Lists

Bullet points or numbered lists are encouraged to improve clarity.

 

Images

You may include high-quality images that support your content.

  • Ensure you have permission to use submitted images

  • Provide attribution when required

 

We reserve the right to add, adjust, or select images to support accessibility, formatting, and visual consistency.

 

Bio

Please include a brief bio (2-3 sentences) describing your connection to the stuttering community. You may include one website or social media link.


Submission Guidelines

 

File Format

Submit your post as a Word document or Google Doc link (if you choose to submit a Google Doc, please ensure the general access on the file is set so anyone can view it).

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Contact Information

Include your full name and email address. Pen names are allowed, as long as we can verify your identity. 

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Submission Method

Email your post to media@westutter.org with the subject line: “Guest Post Submission: [Your Title]”

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Editorial and Review Process

 

All guest submissions go through our in-house editorial process. Our team reviews posts for clarity, accessibility, style, accuracy, and alignment with our mission and values.


Our team may suggest revisions, collaborate with contributors to refine content, and adjust formatting or structure to improve readability and audience engagement. Submitting a post indicates your willingness to participate in this collaborative editing process.

Contributors typically receive an initial response within 2-4 weeks. If accepted, we will notify you of the anticipated publication timeframe and provide a link once your post is live. While we strive to highlight diverse voices and experiences, we cannot guarantee publication of all submissions.

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Post-Publication Engagement

 

Contributors are encouraged to share their published posts with their networks. Authors may also be invited to engage with reader comments and discussion.

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Thank you for helping strengthen the understanding of stuttering and our community! We are grateful for your willingness to share your perspective.
 

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