Strait Connect opens one dedicated guest writer spot each month for someone in the community to share their voice, perspective, and lived experience. This opportunity is for storytellers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community advocates who want to contribute thoughtful writing rooted in everyday life and local connection.

Contributing authors help shape meaningful conversations by sharing stories, insights, and neighborhood perspectives with readers who care about community, collaboration, and showing up for one another.

Who This Opportunity Is For

We welcome contributors who are:

• Storytellers and writers
• Creatives and cultural workers
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Community advocates and organizers

You don’t need to be a professional writer. What matters most is clarity, care, and a point of view grounded in real experience.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome articles that:

• Explore community stories, local culture, or neighborhood impact
• Reflect lived experience, local insight, or community-based work
• Offer value, inspiration, or practical knowledge
• Encourage reflection or thoughtful conversation
• Align with StraitLeap’s mission of connection, growth, and community-building

How the Guest Writer Spot Works

• One guest writer is selected each month
• Selected pieces appear in the Strait Connect newsletter
• Articles typically range from 500–1000 words
• Tone:
  • Conversational, clear, and community-centered
  • Title
  • Author name & short bio (2–3 sentences)
  • Main article (up to 1000 words)
  • Authors retain ownership of their work.  Original content only (not previously published elsewhere)

We review submissions on a rolling basis and reach out directly if your piece is selected.

How to Submit

To be considered for the guest writer spot:

• Prepare a short pitch or a completed draft
• Include a brief bio (2–3 sentences)
• Share links to previous writing, if available (optional)

Submissions should reflect your authentic voice and a clear connection to community.

Submission Details

• Deadline: All submissions are due by the 15th of each month
• Selection: One contributor is selected for the upcoming issue of Strait Connect
• Email submissions to: straitleap@gmail.com

Please include:

• Your full article (attached as a Word document or pasted into the email)
• A short bio (2–3 sentences)
• Optional: a headshot or photo to accompany your feature

What Contributors Receive

• A featured spotlight in the Strait Connect newsletter
• Credit with your name, bio, and links (website or social platforms)
• Promotion across StraitLeap social media channels, when applicable
• An opportunity to share your work with an engaged, community-focused audience

Response Time

You’ll hear back from our team within 3–5 business days after the submission deadline regarding your submission status.