Emerging Revolutionary War (ERW) is open to submissions from our readership. Guest submissions can also lead to membership. Articles of varied length and photo essays are welcome. Please be advised that we DO NOT pay for any article submissions. We DO NOT pay if your submission is published on the site. Emerging Revolutionary War is 100% non-profit. We do offer to promote you and your work to the best of our ability while offering an outlet to explore new ideas and improve as a writer and a historian.

We are looking to establish long-term relationships with writers who conduct excellent research and provide a fresh look at any aspect of the American Revolutionary era. Any article(s) that the author submits should offer a fresh interpretation or newly discovered information on significant events.

Guest submissions are subjected to a blind peer review process. Members of our editorial board, whose identities are kept anonymous, read and provide feedback on posts. However, they do not necessarily offer a simple up-or-down judgment. In keeping with our mission to provide a platform for emerging voices, our board sees its role as a developmental entity. The board’s general approach is to try and find a way to “yes.” This often involves several rounds of revisions based on feedback provided by the board. While there is no guarantee of publication, if an author is willing to put in the time and make a good-faith effort to incorporate feedback, the board is willing to continue helping authors develop pieces.

Word count should be in the 800-1,500 range for consideration. Please submit guest posts as Word Document attachments by email to emergingrevolutionarywar@gmail.com with “Guest Post Submission” in the subject line.

Authors will receive an e-mail acknowledgment when their submission has been received. The review process may take up to two/three weeks. Once the process is complete, an editor will contact the author to report the outcome. Just because you submit an article does not mean we will post the article. If your writing is accepted for publication, you will be asked to sign a form stating that the article is your own work and allowing Emerging Revolutionary War to retain first digital rights.

To be considered for authorship, please keep in mind the following guidelines:

• Any and all topics on the broadly defined Revolutionary War era are welcomed (French and Indian War, colonial era, American Revolution, War of 1812).
• If submitting a proposal, be specific about what your article will focus on. Include an outline of the story idea and a professional biography.
• Any first-time article should be no more than 1,500 words.
• All works must contain footnotes or endnotes in either Chicago or MLA format or a section citing works referenced.
• All work must be original by the submitting author.
• Articles should not be of a general nature but should be written to be enjoyed by a general audience.
• Articles should have strong leads. The first few paragraphs must capture readers, hold on to them, and then propel them into a story.
• Article submissions must contain an author’s brief professional biography.
• Submissions are subject to modification and editorial board review, with the editors having final approval.
• Previously published work may be considered as long as the author owns the copyright. Previously published submissions must be identified as such at the time of submission.
• We request authors send at least one image for use in the article, whether taken themselves, within the public domain, or from elsewhere with clear publication permission. Any photos or photo essays should set the scene, showing specific items of interest as they relate to your narrative. They must come with captions and photo credits.
• Please submit all articles in a titled Word or Google Docs document (not PDF). Be sure to put the author’s name at the beginning of the piece.

If you have a passion and love for early American history and an interest in research and writing, we love the opportunity for ERW to help you share that passion!