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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

  1. Pitch first. Send a 2-3 sentence summary of your essay idea. Don’t write the full piece yet.
  2. Wait for a green light. We’ll reply within 7 days with feedback or approval.
  3. Write and submit. Send the full draft as a Google Doc link.
  4. Edit together. We’ll suggest structural edits. You keep your voice.
  5. 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.