This neoculture platform provides an array of perspectives about the crossroads and dichotomies of our lives:
- modern existences in historic places
- deep-rooted traditions translated in mobile times
- limiting stereotypes revisited for wider meaning
- the expat mindset as it evolves from nationalism to globalism
FORMAT: Provocative, ultra tight nonfiction posts (300 words) on topics relevant to the expat+HAREM world view.Introduce a specific or general topic, touch on a personal instance and/or refer to who/where it may be happening elsewhere, make a statement, and ask a question.
Incorporate in the text a handful of links to unusual resources, eye-opening or educational sites. Time and interest pegs can be recent news, references to popular culture, etc., anything that might draw the reader into your way of thinking about the topic. Somewhat conversational tone.
A post doesn’t have to say it all, cover it all or tie it up seamlessly…we prefer open-ended posts that make unexpected leaps or associations.
GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: Pitch 3 interlocking topics — your regular “beats” — to make small explorations into that combination of subjects on a consistent basis. Think of the guest blogging process as a conversation with expat+HAREM itself, by virtue of these bite-sized observations, queries, conundrums, tactics you post over time. You are also encouraged to reply to comments on your posts and build a readership.
PHOTOS, GRAPHICS, IMAGES, MULTIMEDIA & VIDEOS also welcome.
CREDIT: A by-line, a short bio and a link to your preferred site. Other forms of compensation and guest blogger features will be rolled out as we grow.(Above-average skills in English-language writing. Personal experience with the topic. No obscenity, hate speech, etc. To maintain the integrity established by Expat Harem editorial productions we reserve the right to refuse any submission.)
EMAIL POST + SERIES PITCHES.
WANT TO WRITE ABOUT ISTANBUL? Submit to our 2010 European Culture Capital blog carnival here.
ON THE FENCE?
Consider if contributing to expat+HAREM, the global niche is right for you. Checklist of top five reasons to guest-post.
TIPS FROM TOP BLOGGERS
Be relevant, readable, original, share good links, create an intriguing title
Be useful: entertain, educate, inform, debate
Focus on something people have taken for granted, make a light bulb go on
Start strong, be passionate
Be brave or funny, communicate what others can’t, surprise us, tell us who we are
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Judith, how funny! Yes I think many of us chafe in categories we’re so often boxed into for other people’s convenience and due to their limited understanding of a hybrid life. Looking forward to your iconoclastic contributions in the new year!
Hi Anastasia, Thank you for inviting me into your global circle. At first I envisioned myself having to don a veil, in order to enter the harem, and wondered how quickly I, the traveler turned reluctant immigrant would be found out as an intruder.
But after perusing your sites I realize you’re aim is to break the mold of exclusion. On this —what at first glance seems exotic— platform you welcome discussions between expats, immigrants, life-long wanderers.
Kudos for your extensive guidelines. And yes, I’d like to consider submitting a guest post in 2010.
Happy Holidays!
Judith
Hi Bill, good to see you here. Yes I remember meeting you at the Orange County Turkish American Assoc.’s May 5 2006 event at Alumni House. As I recall many of the businesspeople there shared your Turcophilia, and combined it with their professional ventures…Bekliyoruz!
Anastasia,
Heard you guys speak at UCI in Irvine back a couple of years ago. I am a Turcophile and cannot get enough of Turkey having been there seven times. The History the people, the food, the exotic places to visit, and the
“feeling” of the place are just awesome to me. There are so many Turkeys to visit and each place so different from the last except for the people who generally just love Americans. Obtained my email address from a taxi driver in Marmariz back in l992; first two letters of my last name and my favorite Sultan.
We’d love to have a post from New Orleans, Cindy, thanks for the offer.
Stais,
I will be glad to post from New Orleans, Louisiana.
We are a cultural swirl rich with history and traditions. Cindy
Yes Yuko. I enjoy the emotional bent of your writing and the main premise that identity is affected by culture. Congratulations on launching your new multicultural community Cross Cultural Station, I wish you much success!
I would be happy to contribute as a guest poster. I am honored and grateful for the invitation. Question: Have you read my blog “An Ocean Away” to see if my English skills meets your standard? English is not my native language. I also casually write on these 2 sites I have. “This World” and “Cross Cultural Station“
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