Write for Vellichor
We publish essays on romantasy craft, trope analysis, and book criticism. If you take the genre seriously, we want your voice.
What we publish
- Trope analysis — why enemies-to-lovers works, the anatomy of a slow burn
- Craft essays — writing magic systems, building romantic tension, first chapters
- Book criticism — not reviews, but essays that use books to explore ideas
- Reading guides — curated lists with genuine editorial voice
What we don’t publish
- Star-rating reviews or listicles without analysis
- AI-generated content
- Promotional pieces or sponsored content
- Content that doesn’t engage with specific texts
Submission specs
Length1,200 – 3,000 words
FormatGoogle Doc or Markdown
Response time7 days
PaymentLore Keeper membership + byline
How to submit
- Pitch first. Send a 2-3 sentence summary of your essay idea. Don’t write the full piece yet.
- Wait for a green light. We’ll reply within 7 days with feedback or approval.
- Write and submit. Send the full draft as a Google Doc link.
- Edit together. We’ll suggest structural edits. You keep your voice.
- Publish. Your essay goes live with your byline, bio, and author page.
Ready?
Send your pitch to write@bpmiller.tech
Include: your name, essay topic (2-3 sentences), and a link to any previous writing.
