Thank you for your interest in contributing to Adore Swimming! We are on a mission to build the most helpful, encouraging, and comprehensive resource for swimmers on the web. From the first dip in the pool to the challenge of an open water race, we want to be there for every stroke.

Our readers are passionate about swimming, and so are we. But we know we don’t have all the answers. That’s where you come in. We are always looking for experienced swimmers, certified coaches, and passionate writers to share their expertise and unique perspectives with our growing community.

If you have a deep knowledge of swimming and a talent for creating engaging, high-quality content, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We Are Looking For

We believe the best advice comes from real-world experience. We are looking for guest posts from:

• Certified Swim Coaches & Instructors
• Competitive Swimmers (past or present)
• Triathletes & Open Water Enthusiasts
• Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Professionals with a focus on swimming
• Passionate Lifelong Swimmers with unique stories or insights
• Writers who have experience in writing about swimming

What Topics Do We Cover

Our goal is to cover all aspects of the swimming journey. We are seeking articles that are well-researched, in-depth, and provide
practical, actionable advice. Here are some of the categories we’re interested in:

• Swim Technique & Drills: In-depth guides on freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, flip turns, starts, and specific drills to improve form and efficiency.
• Training & Workouts: Complete workout sets, training plans for different goals (e.g., 5k open water, improving 100m free time), and strategies for endurance, speed, and recovery.
• For Beginners: Getting-started guides, how to overcome fear of the water, basic water safety, and what to expect in your first lessons.
• Open Water Swimming: Articles on sighting, drafting, acclimatizing to cold water, race strategy, and safety protocols.
• Swimming for Fitness & Health: The benefits of swimming for weight loss, mental health, cross-training, and injury rehabilitation.
• Nutrition for Swimmers: Advice on pre-swim meals, post-workout recovery foods, hydration strategies, and race day nutrition.
• Personal Stories & Motivation: Inspiring stories about overcoming challenges, achieving a personal best, or the life lessons learned through swimming.

Our Submission Guidelines

To maintain the quality and integrity of our blog, we ask that all guest posts adhere to the following guidelines:

• Original Content: Your article must be 100% original and not published anywhere else, now or in the future. We will check for plagiarism.
• Depth and Quality: Your post should be a comprehensive resource on its topic. We are looking for articles that are 1,200 words or more.
• Tone & Voice: Your writing should be engaging, informative, encouraging, and accessible. Write as if you’re giving advice to a friend in your swim lane.
• Formatting: Please structure your article for easy online reading. Use H2 and H3 headings, short paragraphs, bullet points, and numbered lists.
• Links:
  • Include backlinks to your site, where relevant
  • No affiliate links or links to sales pages will be permitted within the body of the article.
• Author Bio: You will receive a dedicated author bio at the end of your post. Here, you can include a short blurb about yourself (approx. 50 words) and one link to your blog, professional website, or social media profile. This link will be nofollow.

What We Won’t Publish

Please note that we will not accept:

• Anything that has been published elsewhere.
• Content that is overly promotional or reads like a sales pitch.
• Articles that are thin on content or lack practical value.
• Anything that is offensive, inaccurate, or off-topic.

What We Offer Our Contributors

We believe in fairly compensating our writers for their expertise and hard work.

• Payment: We offer a flat rate of $40 USD for each accepted guest post that meets our guidelines and is published on our site. Payment is processed via PayPal upon publication.
• Author Bio: In addition to payment, you will receive a dedicated author bio at the end of your post. Here, you can include a short blurb about yourself (approx. 50 words) and one no-follow link to your blog, professional website, or social media profile.

How to Submit Your Pitch

To pitch your article, please send an email to:

support@adoreswimming.com

In your email, please include:

1. Subject Line: Guest Post Pitch: [Your Proposed Article Title]
2. The article

The Review Process

We review all pitches carefully and typically respond within 1 week if we feel your idea is a good fit. If your pitch is accepted, we will work with you on a submission deadline. Please note that Adore Swimming reserves the right to edit all submissions for clarity, grammar, formatting, and SEO.

We may also add our own internal and affiliate links where appropriate.
Thank you again for your interest in contributing. We look forward to hearing your amazing ideas and sharing your passion with the swimming world