Write for Rapid North
We publish guest articles from people who've actually done the work — built the workflow, run the campaign, or tested the tool. Here's what we're looking for and how to pitch.
Most blogs covering AI and automation right now feel the same. Generic explainers, recycled LinkedIn takes, affiliate roundups dressed up as reviews. We're trying to do something different.
Rapid North is read mostly by SME owners, in-house marketers, agency operators, and founders across the Gulf and GCC region. They run real businesses. They don't need another article telling them ChatGPT can write emails. They want to know what works, what broke, what the trade-offs are, and what they should actually do on Monday morning.
If that sounds like writing you can do, we'd like to read your pitch.
What we publish
Four areas, all of them practical. If your idea fits one of these, you're in the right place.
Automation
AI automation, workflow automation, marketing automation, sales and CRM automation, chatbots and voice agents, SOPs and business process design.
Business & Growth
Growth strategy, business optimization, customer experience, SME playbooks, and honest case studies with real numbers behind them.
Marketing
AI in marketing, content marketing, performance marketing, funnels and lead generation, brand positioning, email and WhatsApp marketing.
Reviews & Comparisons
Tool reviews based on real usage, software comparisons, automation breakdowns, AI product reviews, marketing tool tests. The key phrase being "based on real usage."
What works and what doesn't
We read every submission. Most rejections come down to the same handful of issues, so we're being specific about them upfront.
Yes, please
- Original writing that hasn't been published on your blog, Medium, LinkedIn, or anywhere else
- Step-by-step walkthroughs with screenshots, examples, or specific numbers
- Tool reviews where you've actually used the tool for a meaningful period
- Case studies, anonymized if needed, with the outcome explained honestly
- Pieces with a point of view you can defend
- Articles between 1,200 and 2,500 words, properly structured
- Local insight on the Gulf and GCC market, when relevant
Not for us
- Articles drafted by AI and submitted with no real human editing or expertise behind them
- Generic "What is X?" pieces that already exist a thousand times online
- Promotional posts thinly disguised as guides for your own product
- Submissions stuffed with affiliate links or unrelated outbound links
- Content that's already been published anywhere, in any form
- Thin posts under 1,000 words with surface-level advice
- Anything fabricated, plagiarized, or stitched together from other sources
The basics
Quick reference before you start writing.
How to pitch
We prefer to see pitches before full drafts. It saves you time if the angle isn't right for us.
- Send a short pitch Email two or three headline ideas with a one-paragraph summary for each. Tell us briefly who you are and why you're the person to write it.
- We respond within a week You'll hear back within five to seven working days, either with a go-ahead, suggested edits to the angle, or a polite no.
- Write the draft Use a Google Doc with comment access. Follow the guidelines above. Add internal links to two or three relevant Rapid North articles where it makes sense.
- We edit and publish Our team handles editing, formatting, on-page SEO, and the author bio. We may ask for one round of revisions. Once live, the piece is shared across our channels.
Things contributors usually ask
Do you pay for guest articles?
Not at this stage. Contributors get a proper author byline, a dofollow link to their site or LinkedIn in the bio, full editorial support, and distribution across our email and social channels.
Can I link to my own site inside the article?
One contextual, non-promotional link inside the piece is fine. You always get a link in your author bio. We won't publish articles built around promoting a specific product or service you sell.
Can I republish the article on my own blog later?
No. To keep the SEO value intact for both sides, accepted pieces stay exclusive to Rapid North. That includes your own blog, Medium, Substack, and LinkedIn newsletters.
What's your stance on AI writing?
Use AI to research, outline, or clean up a draft. That's fine. What we won't publish is content that's clearly been generated by a model with no human expertise, original analysis, or actual experience behind it. We can tell, and so can readers.
How long does the full process take?
Pitches get a response in five to seven working days. Once a draft is submitted, we usually publish within two to three weeks, depending on the editing queue.
What if my pitch gets rejected?
Editorial fit matters more than quality. A good idea that doesn't match our audience or that we've recently covered will still be a no. You're welcome to pitch again any time.
Ready to pitch?
Send your ideas to the editorial inbox below. Keep it short. We read every email.
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