Editorial and Guest Posting Guidelines
Purpose
The Filmmaking Accessories blog publishes accurate, practical, and up-to-date content for filmmakers, videographers, photographers, and content creators. We cover filmmaking tips, lighting and audio guides, gear reviews, workflow tutorials, post-production, set etiquette, rigging, and the latest in camera accessories.
Who Can Write for Us
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Journalists, bloggers, or creators with expertise in filmmaking, video production, photography, or creator workflows.
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Vendors or brands offering filmmaking/photography accessories or services, provided the content is educational, not purely promotional.
Why Contribute to FilmmakingAccessories.com?
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Reach a Targeted Audience: Engage filmmakers, videographers, and photographers actively searching for gear and guidance.
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Build Authority: Share your expertise and strengthen your brand in the film and creator community.
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Content Exposure: We promote quality articles via our blog, social channels, and (when applicable) email.
Content We’re Looking For
We accept filmmaking and photography accessory–focused articles, including:
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Practical how-to guides (lighting setups, audio capture, stabilization, on-set workflows)
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In-depth gear reviews and comparisons (tripods, lights, mics, cages, filters, storage, power)
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Beginner to pro tips for production and post-production
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Case studies/creator spotlights/interviews (DPs, gaffers, editors, colorists)
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Buyer’s guides for accessories by use case (run-and-gun, interviews, YouTube, documentaries)
Content Quality Standards
To ensure value for our readers, submissions must meet the following:
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Original & Unpublished: 100% original, not published elsewhere.
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Accurate & Current: Fact-checked with reputable sources where relevant.
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Word Count: Minimum 1,000 words (unless otherwise agreed).
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Readable Structure: Use H2/H3s, short paragraphs, bullets, and visuals (images, diagrams, short clips) where applicable.
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Tone: Professional, helpful, and approachable. Explain technical terms as needed.
Link Policy
We allow up to two contextual links per article, under these conditions:
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Links must be original, high-quality, and highly relevant to the topic.
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Links should add value (tutorials, references, credible resources).
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No purely promotional or low-quality links.
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The editorial team may edit, remove, or add rel attributes at our discretion.
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We do not insert links into existing articles.
SEO Guidelines
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Use relevant keywords naturally (e.g., filmmaking accessories, lighting setups, shotgun mics, camera rigs, ND filters, video workflow).
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Proper HTML headings (H1, H2, H3) and descriptive alt text for images.
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Include a concise meta description suggestion (≤160 characters).
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Avoid keyword stuffing; write for humans first.
Fee and Payment
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Guest post publication fee: $65 per post (covers editorial review, formatting, and long-term hosting/promotion).
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Payment is due upfront before publication.
Agency Packages:
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Package A – 5 Posts: 10% off — $292.50
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Package B – 10 Posts: 15% off — $552.50
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Package C – 15 Posts: 20% off — $780
Fees are non-negotiable. Payment accepted via PayPal or credit/debit card.
Sponsorship Disclosure
We do not mark qualifying guest posts as “sponsored.” If a submission is purely advertorial or doesn’t meet quality standards, we may decline or label it accordingly. All articles are subject to editorial review.
Publication Details
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Guest posts appear on our Blog (not the homepage).
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Posts are indexed by search engines for long-term visibility.
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We may update titles/meta/formatting for clarity and SEO.
What We Don’t Accept
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Duplicate or plagiarized content
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Purely promotional/sales-driven articles
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Outdated or factually inaccurate pieces
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Content unrelated to filmmaking/photography accessories
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“Grey niches,” gambling, adult, illegal, or harmful content
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Any impersonation or misrepresentation
Submission Process
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Pitch Your Idea: Email a brief summary and outline to contact@filmmakingaccessories.com.
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Approval: If your topic aligns with our editorial focus, we’ll green-light it.
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Submit Your Draft: Send your full article (Google Doc or Word) with images/credits.
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Revisions: We may request edits for clarity, accuracy, or formatting.
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Publish: After final approval and payment, we’ll schedule and publish your post.
Legal Conditions
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You retain copyright, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to publish, modify for clarity/formatting, and distribute your article.
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Exclusivity required: your article may not be republished elsewhere without written permission.
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You confirm that all text and media are your own or properly licensed (with credits).
Guest Post Agreement
All contributors must sign our Guest Post Agreement before publication, covering:
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Editorial standards
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Link and sponsorship policies
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Compensation and payment terms
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Intellectual property and author credit
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Content usage rights
Ready to Submit?
We’re excited to collaborate with you.
Send your pitch to contact@filmmakingaccessories.com and help us bring practical, high-value content to creators worldwide.