Writing For Us
Hongkiat.com is a multi-author website and we are always looking for more fine creative individuals to join the editorial team.
If you are interested in writing for us we’d love to hear from you!
We are one of the top design and technology weblog and the site is viewed by more than 5 million designers, developers and netizens every month. All articles accepted for publishing will be attached with an author’s bio (+photo) which contains links to your website or personal portfolio. And yes, we do compensate our writers (in cash) too :)
1. Getting Started
If you are new and would like to contribute to hongkiat.com, here are some information to get you started.
Topics We Cover
We cover a wide range of topics; from web/graphic design to blogging-related and from photography to inspirational artwork. Take a look at our categories below to get a better idea. If you have something out of the box that you’d like to explore, drop us an email!
| Photoshop | Icons | Design | WordPress |
| Tools (Web / PC/ Mac) | Inspiration | Graphics | Wallpapers |
| Techniques & How-to | Photography | Interviews |
Writing Guidelines
We have simple guidelines, but they must be followed at all time.
- Be original. Article must be original, new and has not been published anywhere on the web before.
- Be honest. Make sure you ask for permission before using any images that don’t belong to you. Always provide an attribute link-back to the source.
- Be inspiring. Articles should have a minimum of 1200 words, or cover a high quality showcase related to the title or topic.
- Be clear. Articles should be written in a friendly, unbiased, neutral tone. If it is a tutorial, instructions and guides must be clear.
2. Submission of Articles
There are several ways you can submit to us:
- Plain text,
- Microsoft Word,
- OpenOffice Document
- HTML
Please attach all related images and files and send them to editor(at)hongkiat.com
Note: You’ll be notified when we have successfully received your article, and you’ll be notified again (in less than 5 days) if we have chosen to accept and publish the article.




