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
Suggested read: 9 ways to become an exceptional guest poster
FORMAT: Provocative, ultra tight nonfiction posts (300 words) on topics relevant to the expat+HAREM world view and our quest to find our global niche.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
THE WEEK YOU POST FOR US: Optimize your guest post’s visibility, and the discussion that builds around it.Here are some ideas and our basic expectations for each guest poster. If you think of more ways to get the word out, we’re always happy to hear about it.
Never tried anything like the below one-person social media campaign? Be bold – you’ve worked hard on your expat+HAREM post, you probably know plenty of people who would like to see it. Be sure to tell us the results!
- YOUR BLOG: Post a teaser on your own blog, introducing expat+HAREM, your topic and linking to your expat+HAREM piece.
- YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKS: Share the link and news in your status lines in all your networks including business networks like LinkedIn and interactive address books like Plaxo, and other personal and professional groups you belong to. Yahoo, Googlegroups, Ning networks, you name it! Post the link at your LinkedIn groups in the “News” category.
- Share the link on your Facebook page.
- EMAIL: Send a note to your email list (family! friends! colleagues!) announcing your expat+HAREM post. Invite them to add their thoughts.
- MICROBLOG: Tweet the news and link on Twitter, in different combinations with relevant #hashtags throughout the week your post is featured, and afterward if you’d like (most of expat+HAREM’s content is classic, evergreen, and will continue to be relevant).
- BOOKMARKING AND WEB CURATION: Bookmark it on Delicious, submit it to Digg or ReddIt, and suggest others check it out on StumbleUpon.
- PARTICIPATE: Reply to the commenters as much as you like – it’s *you* they want to talk to — and actively participate in the discussion. We’re using Disqus comments so if you register your profile now you’ll be ready to go. Takes 30 seconds.
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WELCOME BACK. Identity adventurers like you make this global niche what it is -- so, thanks! If you register at Disqus -- free, takes 30 seconds -- we can 1) match a face to your thoughts here at expat+HAREM, and 2) follow your voice across the web. Tip: Once you register, click on the avatar of an earlier comment to 'claim' them all!
