ForwardCurrents is a home for thoughtful, practical writing about where work, tech, lifestyle, sustainability, and culture are heading next.
We welcome pitches and guest articles from people who are close to the trends they are writing about. That includes operators, founders, practitioners, researchers, and writers who can bring real experience, clear thinking, and useful examples to the table.
If you have something concrete to say about how the world is changing and what to do about it, we want to hear from you.
What ForwardCurrents Covers
ForwardCurrents is a broad but focused publication. We are less interested in covering every headline, and more interested in the underlying currents that matter over the next 6 to 24 months.
We organize our coverage around a few core beats:
1. Future of Work and Earning
- Remote work, hybrid work, and distributed teams
- Freelancing, side hustles, solopreneurship, and the gig economy
- Workplace culture, leadership, and collaboration in a flexible world
- Practical playbooks for individuals and teams trying to adapt
Example angles:
- How managers actually build trust in remote teams
- Ways freelancers in smaller cities find global clients
- The tools and rituals that keep a fully remote company aligned
2. Technology and AI Tools in Everyday Life
- AI and automation in real workflows
- Productive use of tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, and no code platforms
- Software stacks and digital habits that make work and life easier
- Honest takes on what is useful, what is hype, and how to evaluate new tools
Example angles:
- How non technical teams use AI to remove low level admin work
- Realistic “day in the life” breakdowns of AI assisted knowledge work
- Guides to using specific tools for specific outcomes, not just features
3. Mindful Productivity and Wellness
- Focus, habits, and routines that actually work in a chaotic environment
- Mental bandwidth, burnout recovery, and sustainable pace
- Desk yoga, micro breaks, journaling, and digital detox strategies
- Mindful approaches to work and tech that respect limits
Example angles:
- Lunch break routines that help remote workers reset for the afternoon
- Workspace setups that reduce friction and distraction
- Simple practices that improve energy without drifting into pseudo science
4. Sustainable Living and Travel
- Practical sustainable choices at home and in daily life
- Low impact travel, slow travel, and eco conscious itineraries
- Small experiments that help people reduce waste and footprint
- Realistic advice that understands constraints, budgets, and tradeoffs
Example angles:
- How to build a budget friendly, eco friendly home office
- Zero waste travel kits for weekend trips instead of long haul fantasies
- Family friendly sustainable habits that are not all or nothing
5. Culture and Internet Trends
- TikTok, memes, slang, and the online scenes that quietly shape mainstream culture
- Translating internet culture for adults, managers, and non native digital residents
- Explainers that unpack why a trend matters and what it reflects
- Media, gaming, fandom, and online communities with real impact
Example angles:
- Plain English guides to the slang and references that show up at work
- Deep dives into how a particular meme or social trend spread
- Reflective pieces on how online culture affects mental health, politics, or identity
If your idea sits at the intersection of two or more of these beats, that is often a good sign.
Who Should Write For ForwardCurrents
We are interested in:
- Practitioners with real experience
Managers, engineers, marketers, operators, clinicians, coaches, and other professionals who have tested ideas in the real world. - Founders and builders
People building tools, services, or communities who can share lessons without turning the article into a sales pitch. - Researchers and analysts
People who can translate data, academic work, or market research into accessible insight and clear implications. - Writers and journalists
Writers who enjoy explaining complex things in simple, grounded language and who are not afraid to go deep on specifics.
You do not need to have a huge following. You do need to care about accuracy, clarity, and usefulness.
What We Are Looking For
Characteristics of a Strong ForwardCurrents Article
The strongest submissions usually have:
- A clearly defined reader
For example, “remote managers with teams across time zones” or “non technical professionals curious about AI tools.” - A specific problem or question
For example, “how remote parents protect quiet hours,” not “how to be more productive.” - Real examples and details
Case studies, numbers, scripts, checklists, and actual tool setups beat abstract advice every time. - A forward looking angle
Not just “what is happening,” but also “how this might evolve and what to watch for.” - Evergreen value
Timely hooks are welcome, but the article should still be useful 3 or 12 months from now.
Formats We Love
- Deep explainers
Break down a concept, trend, or tool and show how it works in practice. - Practical guides and playbooks
Step by step walkthroughs that show readers exactly how to do something. - Case studies
Stories of what you tried, what worked, what failed, and what changed. Data and honest mistakes are very welcome. - Curated lists and roundups
Tools, resources, or examples that are tightly curated, explained, and organized around a clear use case. - Translators for non experts
“Explain it to me like a smart busy person” content that helps managers, parents, or general readers make sense of online culture and new tools.
What We Do Not Publish
To keep quality and trust high, we do not accept:
- Purely promotional content or link drops
If your only goal is a backlink and your article reads like a brochure, it is not a fit. - Thin listicles without depth
A list of 50 apps with one sentence each is not helpful. - Unverified claims in health, medical, legal, or financial domains
We are not a medical or financial advice site. We only touch these topics at a light, lifestyle level. - AI written content without clear human insight
We are fine with writers using AI as a tool. We are not interested in generic AI generated content that could appear on any site.
Editorial Guidelines
Use these as your checklist before you pitch.
Voice and Tone
- Clear, direct, and conversational in US English
- No jargon without explanation
- No em dashes
- Aim for “smart but approachable,” not academic and not clickbait
Length
- Typical guest articles range from 1,500 to 2,500 words
- Shorter pieces (1,000 to 1,400 words) are fine for focused explainers or opinion plus takeaway
- Longer deep dives are possible if the structure and payoff are clear
Originality
- All submissions must be original and not published elsewhere
- You can republish on your own site or newsletter after an agreed window if you note that it first appeared on ForwardCurrents and link back
Links
- You may include 1 or 2 relevant links to your own site, product, or profile within the article and author bio, as long as they are clearly useful to readers
- We reserve the right to remove or adjust links that feel off topic, low quality, or misleading
- Affiliate, paid, or sponsored links must be disclosed and pre approved
Sourcing and Data
- When you reference data, surveys, or research, include links to reputable sources
- Use natural language references, such as “A 2024 survey from [Organization] found…”
- Avoid sensational claims and doom heavy framing. If something is uncertain or early, say so.
Formatting
- Use descriptive headings (H2, H3) so readers can scan
- Use short paragraphs and bullet lists for clarity
- Include examples, templates, or sample scripts wherever possible
- Suggest natural internal link hooks to other ForwardCurrents topics in your draft. For example, “In a separate guide on remote work basics…”
How To Pitch
Please send us a short pitch before you write a full draft.
Your pitch email or message should include:
- Proposed title
A working headline that makes the angle clear. - One paragraph summary
What the article will cover, who it is for, and what the main takeaway is. - Outline
4 to 7 bullet points outlining the structure of the piece. - Audience and category
Which of our core beats it fits and who you expect will get the most value from it. - A note about you
1 to 3 sentences about your background and why you are well positioned to write this specific piece. Include 1 or 2 links to previous work if available.
You can send pitches via the contact form or directly to [editor@forwardcurrents.com] (replace with your actual email).
What Happens After You Pitch
Our typical process looks like this:
- Pitch review
We review your idea for fit, overlap with our roadmap, and overall clarity. If it makes sense, we will respond with a green light, suggestions, or a pass. - Draft and edit
If we accept the pitch, you write a full draft following our guidelines. Our editor will then share comments focused on structure, clarity, and accuracy. Expect one to two rounds of revisions. - Final approval and publication
Once we approve the final draft, we will schedule it for publication, add visuals if needed, and send you a publication date. - Promotion
Published pieces may be shared in our newsletter and social channels. We encourage you to share the article with your own audience as well.
Example Topics We Would Say Yes To
- Quiet hours and focus time for remote working parents
- Non technical ways to use AI tools to remove repetitive admin work
- Eco friendly home office setups on a realistic budget
- Slow travel itineraries designed for burned out remote workers
- Lunch break reset routines that combine desk yoga and breathing exercises
- Plain English guides to TikTok slang or online trends for managers and leaders
Use these as inspiration, not limits. If your idea helps people understand how work, tech, lifestyle, or culture is moving forward, and gives them something they can actually do with that understanding, it is worth pitching.