Open Journal welcomes considered pitches about personal journaling: how people begin, what they notice, the forms they try, and the ways pages can hold memories or ideas. We value clear, original work that gives readers something specific to consider or try.
What makes a good pitch
Send a concise description of the central idea, why it suits Open Journal, and what a reader would take away. Include a possible working title, the intended format, and a short note about your relevant perspective. A strong pitch is focused enough to explain in a few sentences and broad enough to interest readers beyond one person's private story.
What to send
We consider essays, practical explorations, prompt collections with a clear purpose, and thoughtful comparisons of journaling forms or materials. Pitches should be original, specific, and respectful of different ways people write and remember. Please distinguish personal experience from claims that apply more widely, and do not submit private writing by another person without permission.
How to propose an idea
Send proposals through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. A pitch is a proposal, not a commissioned assignment; wait for a response before preparing a full piece. Please mention if the idea has been published or is under consideration elsewhere.