Guest Posts

Idle Culture covers gaming, TV, and movies with a focus on the stories, creators, and ideas that deserve more attention. We love fresh voices and new perspectives. If you’re passionate about games, film, or TV—and want to share your insights with our readers—we’d love to hear from you.

Who can contribute?

We welcome guest posts from:

  • Writers, critics, and bloggers
  • Game developers with behind-the-scenes insights
  • Filmmakers or fans with a sharp eye for analysis
  • Anyone with an interesting take on gaming, TV, or movies

What we’re looking for

We’re especially interested in:

  • Thoughtful opinion pieces
  • Developer diaries and making-of breakdowns
  • Reviews with a strong personal voice
  • Commentary on industry trends
  • Hidden gems and overlooked classics

We prefer articles between 500–1500 words. Your writing can be casual in tone, but should be clear, engaging, and well-structured.

Why write for us?

  • Share your work with a growing audience of pop culture fans.
  • Build your portfolio with a bylined article.
  • Promote your own projects (we’re happy to link back).
  • Join a community that cares about games and media that challenge, inspire, or entertain.

How to submit

Send us your pitch or draft using the contact form below, or email us at [your email here]. Please include:

  • A short bio (1–2 sentences)
  • Your proposed topic or completed draft

We’ll review submissions and respond as soon as we can.

If we accept your post, we’ll get you set up with an author profile, and you’ll be able to fill in details about yourself, backlink to your website and set up links to your socials.

A few guidelines

It’s actually so easy. Just be real, and not a jerk.

  • Original work only (no plagiarism or AI-generated spam).
  • No hateful or discriminatory content.

Sponsored or promotional posts? Let us know—sponsored slots are available but must be clearly marked.

We’re excited to read your ideas!
If you have any questions before submitting, just reach out.