Want to write for Thriller 101 to reach thriller, suspense, mystery, and crime fiction readers?
Whether you have a book to promote or you’re just working on building your author platform, consider writing a short article for Thriller 101 to:
- Reach a broader audience
- Improve your author platform
- Add to your bio!
The typical audience for Thriller 101 is writers hoping to publish their novel (usually) through the traditional route.
We love reading and thinking about craft, author platform, querying, agents etc.
Articles that are chosen will be published on the Thriller 101 website, promoted through our email list of over 400 writers, and mentioned on the Thriller 101 podcast. Note: Unfortunately, we can’t afford to pay contributors at this time.
The article will include links to your website, your book, social media and/or anywhere else you want to send potential readers!
If you want to read the fancy legal agreement, that’s below!
Fill out this form to submit your pitch!
Article length: Between 250-1,000 words
Thriller 101 Contributing Writer Agreement
This agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by you (“Writer”), and Thriller 101.
In consideration of the mutual covenants made herein, the parties agree as follows:
Parties. Writer is engaged in the business of writing articles and other materials on a freelance basis. Thriller 101 is engaged in the business of publication.
Relationship. The parties expressly agree and acknowledge that the relationship created by this Agreement is one of Independent Contractor. Thriller 101 is not the employer of Writer, and Writer is not, and will not be treated as, an employee of Thriller 101 for federal tax purposes, or any other purposes.
Contract Period. This agreement will begin on the date of submission and shall continue until terminated as provided by either party. If either party violates a term of this Agreement, then the other party (the “Non-breaching Party”) may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately upon delivery of written notice of termination by the Non-breaching Party. Not withstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any or no reason, effective upon thirty (30) days written notice.
Services to be Provided by Writer. Writer agrees to submit, on his or her sole initiative, written article(s) to Thriller 101 (the “Articles”). The manner and method of producing these Articles is solely at the discretion of Writer; Thriller 101 has no right of control over Writer’s manner or method of performance under this Agreement. Writer will submit Articles in accordance with the schedule of copy deadlines being used by the Thriller 101.
Representations and Warranties of Writer. By submitting an Article to Thriller 101, Writer represents and warrants that the Article is Writer’s original work, that the Article is not owned by any third party, that the Article is accurate, that the Article has not been obtained by unlawful means, that the Article has not been previously published in any manner or medium, specifically including, but not limited to, print or electronic means, and that publication of the article by Thriller 101 will not violate any copyright or other intellectual property right of any third party. Articles may be reprinted/republished with attribution to Thriller 101 as the original publication anytime after 30 days of publication by Thriller 101. Previously published (electronically, in print, or in any other format) can be accepted by Thriller 101 if the status of the previously published work is disclosed to Thriller 101 during the submission process and prior to publication.
Compensation. Unfortunately, no compensation is possible at this time.
Photographs. Any photographs submitted by the Writer must be the sole property oft the writer or provide appropriate attribution to the photographer so their name can be added to the images. Writer understands and agrees that Thriller 101 may publish, at its sole discretion, any number of photographs less than or equal to those submitted by Writer with the Article.
Assignment and Ownership of Intellectual Property. Writer hereby understands and agrees that all Articles submitted to, and published by, Thriller 101 under this Agreement shall be considered works for publication. Writer hereby assigns to Thriller 101 all rights to publish the Article, and all previously submitted articles of Writer, in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which it can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device, including without limitation the rights to archive, republish, edit, repackage or revise any Article in any manner as Thriller 101 sees fit. The rights conferred upon Thriller 101 by this agreement shall be exclusive to Thriller 101 for a period of 30 after the first date Thriller 101 initially publishes the Article.