ExpatGo is looking for freelance writers (paid) and guest contributors (non-paid) to write about Johor Bahru and Melaka, and the best way to enjoy these amazing cities. We are looking for quality writers to contribute fascinating stories – could you be the latest member of our growing team?
ExpatGo attracts over 220,000 monthly online readers (i.e. unique users verified by Google Analytics). The website attracts an internationally minded group of readers, comprising Malaysians and expats.
Freelance Contributors (Paid)
Freelance contributors are paid writing opportunities. To qualify for a freelance writing opportunity, you must have had at least some work published and any article you contribute to ExpatGo must be exclusive to the site. If you don’t meet this criteria, consider our Guest Contributor opportunity below. Here are some thoughts to help get you started.
Article formats:
- Feature: These are well-researched stories about a particular subject
- Listicle: These are curated lists providing concise insights on things to do or places to go to
- Photo Essay: These are photo driven stories with some text to provide context or clarification
How to contribute?
Send a short email to at [email protected] with the following info:
- ‘JB / Melaka Freelance Writer’ in the email subject line
- What you’d like to write about – specifically within the world of motoring and cars
- What experience you have that qualifies you to write about your chosen topic
- The basic points you want to make in your piece
- Samples of your work
Guest Contributors (Non-paid)
Guest contributions are non-paid writing opportunities, but you’ll get a byline so it’s a great way to get exposure to a large number of engaged readers. This is useful for writers who want to re-publish existing articles they wrote elsewhere. Also, if you haven’t had any work published yet, this is a good starting point.
How to contribute?
Send a short email to [email protected] with the following info:
- ‘JB / Melaka Guest Contributor’ in the email subject line
- What you’d like to write about
- What experience you have that qualifies you to write about your chosen topic
- The basic points you want to make in your piece or a link to an existing article that you’d like us to publish
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