Guest Post Pitch Template

Guest Post Pitch Templates

Use these templates to pitch guest post ideas to blogs and publications in your niche. Always customize with specific references to their content.

Template 1: Standard Pitch

Subject: Guest post idea for [Their Site Name]

Hi [Name],

I have been following [Their Site] for a while and particularly enjoyed your recent piece on [specific article]. The insights on [specific point] were spot on.

I would love to contribute a guest article to your blog. Here are a few topic ideas:

1. [Title Idea 1] — [One sentence description of what it covers and why their audience would care]
2. [Title Idea 2] — [One sentence description]
3. [Title Idea 3] — [One sentence description]

For reference, here are a couple of my recent published articles:

• [Article title + URL]
• [Article title + URL]

I am happy to send an outline for whichever topic interests you. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

[Your Name] [Your Title, Your Site]

Template 2: Expert Angle

Subject: [Your expertise] perspective for [Their Site]

Hi [Name],

As someone who has spent [X years] working in [your area of expertise], I have noticed that most content about [topic] misses [specific angle or insight].

I would love to write a guest article for [Their Site] sharing what I have learned about [topic]. The working title would be: “[Proposed Title].”

The article would cover:

• [Key point 1]
• [Key point 2]
• [Key point 3]

I have been published on [notable publications] and can deliver a polished draft within [timeframe].

Interested?

[Your Name]

Pitch Checklist

• Subject line includes their site name or a specific topic
• Opening references a specific article on their site
• 2-3 topic ideas proposed (not just one)
• Writing samples included
• Under 200 words total
• Clear call to action