Contributor onboarding guidelines

The Unfiltered Blog

We’re building a platform for students who have something real to say. If you think clearly, write honestly, and aren’t afraid to express your perspective, you belong here.

We publish:

  • Opinion pieces
  • Campus stories
  • Cultural and social commentary
  • Creative writing

We value:

  • Clarity
  • Original thinking
  • Strong voice
  • Intentional articles

We do not publish:

  • Low-effort writing
  • Plagiarized content
  • Unstructured “thought dumps”

Submission Guidelines

Length

  • Opinion: 600–1,200 words
  • Essays: 800–1,500 words
  • Short pieces: 300–700 words

Formatting

  • Clear title & Proper paragraphs
  • No excessive emojis or slang
  • Clean, readable structure
  • Original Work Only Your submission must be: Your own work Not AI-generated without personal rewriting

Our Process

  • You submit your article.
  • Editors review and provide feedback (if needed)
  • Approved pieces are published. Not every submission is accepted.

Why Write here

  • Build your voice.
  • Reach a student audience.
  • Be part of a growing publication.

How to submit

Send your article through

Final Note

The Unfiltered Blog is for writers who take their ideas seriously.

If you’re here to experiment, improve, and contribute something meaningful, you’re welcome.

If not, there are plenty of places on the internet for noise.