Join Our Team

Contribute your voice and insights and get featured in our publication

We’re looking for bold, thoughtful, and well-articulated opinion pieces that provide fresh perspectives. We are looking to rebuild the missing middle in Canadian discourse. If you’ve got something to say and can say it with clarity, courage, and nuance, we want to hear from you.

Who Should Submit

  • Canadian writers of all backgrounds, especially emerging voices

  • Thinkers, professionals, students, and storytellers with a unique perspective

  • Writers who care more about ideas than ideology

What We Publish

  • Opinion essays that challenge assumptions and invite reflection

  • Personal reflections with broader social or cultural relevance

  • Policy arguments that are accessible and grounded in lived experience

  • Cultural commentary that connects the dots between trends, media, and meaning

Length

  • 500 to 900 words (aim for around 700)

Tone & Style

  • Conversational but intelligent

  • Confident but not combative

  • Clear, compelling, and jargon-free

Formatting

  • Submit as a shared Word or Google Doc (so that we can edit collaboratively)

  • Include a short bio (1 to 2 sentences) your city, and province

  • Title your piece clearly. Subheadings are welcome

Compensation

  • We’re not offering payment during the launch phase, but we’re working toward it

  • Contributors will be featured prominently and promoted across our channels.

How to Submit

  • Email your piece to info@accordingto.ca with the subject line:
    Submission – [Your Name] – [Title of Piece]

  • Or use our submission form (coming soon)

What Happens Next

  • We’ll review your piece within two weeks

  • If accepted, we may suggest light edits

  • You’ll be notified before publication and given a chance to approve final edits

  • Once accepted, we’ll ask for a headshot and an image to accompany your piece. This can be something that reflects the tone or theme of your writing

Submission Guidelines

Writing Contributions FAQ

What topics can I write about?

You can write about any topic relevant to Canada and Canadians

What is the word limit?

Submissions should be between 500 and 1000 words.

How do I submit my article?

Please send your article via email in a shared google or word doc along with a brief bio and any relevant links.

Is there a deadline for submissions?

No, we accept submissions year-round.

Can I submit multiple articles?

Yes, feel free to submit as many articles as you like.

Will I be credited for my work?

Yes, all published articles will include author credits and links to your profile or website.

Join Our Team

We invite passionate writers to share their insights and stories from across Canada.

A diverse group of writers collaborating at a coffee shop, surrounded by notebooks and laptops.
A diverse group of writers collaborating at a coffee shop, surrounded by notebooks and laptops.
An open notebook with a pen resting on a wooden table, symbolizing creativity and inspiration.
An open notebook with a pen resting on a wooden table, symbolizing creativity and inspiration.