Submit Your Approved Blog Draft for the Pearson Students Blog!
Congratulations, your pitch has been accepted!
We are excited to work with you to bring your article to life. Now it's time to write and submit your draft. Please follow these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth editing and publication process.
Submission Deadline: 30 days from pitch acceptance. If we do not receive your complete submission within this timeframe, your pitch may be archived.
Step 1: Write Your Blog Post
Transform your pitch into a full article. Your draft should be engaging, helpful, and written in your authentic voice.
- Word Count: 400–600 words.
- Tone: Keep your tone positive and helpful. Even when discussing challenges, focus on solutions and growth.
- Originality: Your article must be your own original work and cannot be generated by any AI tool. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be rejected.
Step 2: Format Your Document
Proper formatting helps our editing process go smoothly.
- File Format: .doc or .docx.
- Font: Arial, size 11.
- In Your Document: Please include your full name and a compelling title at the top of the document.
Step 3: Prepare Your Photos
You will need to submit two images: a thumbnail image and a headshot. All photos must be original (meaning you took them yourself).
- AI-generated, copyrighted, stock photos (even free ones), or images found on the internet are not allowed.
- Images should not contain identifiable faces (unless it's your headshot) or prominent brand logos.
Thumbnail Image Requirements:
This is the main image for your article. It must be:
- Relevant: The image should visually represent the topic of your blog. For an article on study tips, a picture of your desk with books is perfect. For a post about campus life, a photo of a campus landmark works well.
- Original: A photo you took with your phone or camera. This cannot be an image you found online, a stock photo, or an AI-generated image.
- Widescreen (Horizontal): Hold your phone sideways to take the picture. Vertical images will not fit our blog's format.
- High-Quality: The image should be clear and not blurry.
Headshot Photo Requirements:
This photo will appear with your author bio.
- Format: A vertical or square photo is best.
- Content: A clear photo of you, from the shoulders up, against a relatively neutral background. A professional headshot is great but not required.
Step 4: Write Your Author Bio
Your bio introduces you to our readers.
- Word Count: 60–100 words.
- Format: Write it in the third person (e.g., "Jane Doe is a student...").
- Required Information: Include your full name, university, and major.
- Pearson Campus Ambassadors: Please mention that you are a Pearson Campus Ambassador.
- Optional Details: Feel free to add extracurricular activities, hobbies, or career aspirations.
Step 5: Submit Your Complete Package
When you have all the components ready, please continue to the next page to submit your draft.
Your submission checklist:
- Blog Draft (.doc or .docx format)
- Thumbnail Image (original photo, relevant, widescreen)
- Headshot Photo
- Author Bio (written in 3rd person)
- Contact Email (use your .edu or Pearson email)
What Happens Next?
Once we receive your draft, our editor will review it. If your submission is incomplete or does not meet all requirements, it may be declined with notes to correct it and then resubmit. If your submission is complete and compliant, we may still contact you if any revisions are needed. After the draft is finalized and approved, you will be notified when your article is scheduled for publication. We can't wait to share your work!