Access2Knowledge is rebuilding itself as a learner-centered knowledge project. We welcome contributors who care about clarity, accuracy, and equity, and who can translate complex ideas into plain language.
You do not need to be a professional writer to contribute. You do need to care about helping real people understand the world a little better.
What we are looking for
We are especially interested in:
- Practical guides about education, careers, and everyday money questions.
- Clear explainers about health and safety basics (with strong sourcing and careful language).
- Science, history, and social topics that help people connect the dots between facts and lived experience.
- Pieces that help students and educators use, adapt, or create open educational resources.
Every piece should:
- Focus on a real question or problem that a reader might have.
- Use accessible, inclusive language and define any specialized terms.
- Cite reputable sources and link out where possible.
- Make clear what is opinion, what is personal experience, and what is evidence based.
Editorial standards and length
We accept:
- Full articles in the 900–1,800 word range.
- Occasionally, shorter explainers or visual pieces if the topic fits well.
All submissions must be:
- Original. The piece has not been published elsewhere and is not a lightly edited version of AI output.
- Ethical. No undisclosed sponsorships, plagiarism, deceptive claims, or hate speech.
- Useful. When a reader finishes, they should know, understand, or be able to do something they could not before.
Our approach to AI and writing
We know many writers use AI tools in their process. We do too. To keep things transparent and ethical:
- You may use AI tools (for example, to brainstorm, outline, or clean up grammar), but your submission must be substantially your own thinking and voice.
- You must tell us, briefly, how you used AI when you submit your piece.
- We reserve the right to decline work that appears to be primarily AI generated.
- If your article is accepted and AI tools played a meaningful role in drafting or editing, we will include an AI-disclosure note at the end of the piece.
Images, media, and accessibility
Where relevant, please suggest at least one image or visual. You can:
- Provide your own image, confirming you own the rights to it, or
- Suggest a royalty-free image from a reputable source (for example, Unsplash, Pexels, Wikimedia Commons) and include the required credit.
Our editors may adapt or replace visuals to improve accessibility and fit. All final images will include alt text.
Rights and reuse
By contributing to Access2Knowledge, you:
- Grant us the right to edit your work for clarity, length, style, and accuracy.
- Grant us the right to publish your work on access2knowledge.org and promote it on our channels.
We are actively exploring Creative Commons and other open licenses so that more of our content can be reused and adapted by students and educators. When your piece is accepted, we will discuss with you whether it should be published under standard copyright or an open license (for example, a Creative Commons license) and will label it clearly.
You will receive an author bio with space to link your website or social profiles.
How to pitch or submit
Before sending a full draft, please email us a short pitch that includes:
- Your proposed title.
- The central question you are answering.
- A few bullet points about what you plan to cover.
- Any relevant lived or professional experience you bring to the topic.
- You can reach us through the Contact form or by emailing: write4us@access2knowledge.com
We read every pitch, but we cannot accept all submissions. If your idea is not a fit, we will let you know as soon as we can.
Coming Soon: Topic Editors & Editorial Teams
Access2Knowledge is growing into a true community project, and that means building a small but mighty editorial team around key topics. Over the next year, we plan to invite Topic Editors to help shape, review, and curate content in their area of expertise.
Topic Editors will:
- Help set the direction, voice, and priorities for their topic area
- Review submissions for clarity, accuracy, and accessibility
- Collaborate with writers on ideas, series, and special features
- Champion equity, inclusion, and plain-language communication
Our current and emerging topic areas include:
- Life & Wellbeing
Everyday mental health, habits, emotions, self-care, and practical wellbeing. - Brain & Behavior
Psychology, neurodiversity, decision-making, and why humans do what we do. - School, Learning & Study Skills
Learning science, study strategies, academic skills, and navigating school or college. - Work, Careers & Organizational Life
Workplace culture, leadership, boundaries, burnout, and career paths. - Money & Adulting
Financial basics, navigating systems, and practical “how do I do this” life skills. - Society, Power & Systems
Media literacy, civic life, inequality, and how policies and systems shape everyday experience. - Relationships & Communication
Friendships, family dynamics, conflict, boundaries, and healthy connection. - Teaching, OER & Open Education
Resources and reflections for educators, librarians, and anyone using or creating OER.
This structure is still evolving. Our vision is a network of editors, writers, and reviewers who care about evidence, accessibility, and human dignity, working together to make complex ideas feel understandable and useful.
If you read this list and thought, “That is my lane,” I would love to hear from you. Please reach out through the contact form on this page and mention “Topic Editor interest,” along with a brief note about your background and preferred topic area.