1. Submit Your Article Idea and Outline

Start with an idea, not a full draft

Please submit a short pitch and outline through the SimpliFaster Author Portal. Do not write a full article until an editor invites you to develop the draft.

A pitch helps our editors confirm that the topic, angle, and practical value are a strong fit before you invest time writing.

What to include in your pitch

• A working title.
• A 2-4 sentence summary of the article idea.
• The intended audience and the problem the article helps solve.
• A brief outline with 3-6 planned sections.
• The main takeaway readers should be able to apply.
• Your relevant coaching, sport science, therapy, or technology experience.
• Your visual plan, including original photos, charts, screenshots, or videos if applicable.
• Any original data, examples, case studies, or athlete/team experiences you plan to include.
• Sources, references, or outside experts you expect to cite.
• Your name, email address, and a short professional introduction.

What happens after you pitch

• Submit your idea and create an Author Portal account.
• Receive editorial feedback if the idea is a possible fit.
• Develop a draft only if an editor invites you to proceed.
• Revise with the editorial team and prepare accepted work for publication.
• An invitation to draft does not guarantee publication.

What we look for

• Practical and useful guidance for coaches and sports performance professionals.
• A specific topic, not a broad overview.
• Firsthand evidence from coaching, testing, training, rehab, or sport technology use.
• A clear point of view in the author’s own voice.
• Advice the reader can apply, test, or adapt.
• Original visuals that clarify the instruction.
• Educational content, not promotional copy.

Potential subjects include speed development, training, skill acquisition, athlete monitoring, recovery, return to play, biomechanics, testing, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, planning, equipment, and sport technology. Current editorial needs may be more specific, so the pitch process helps us match your idea with the best angle.

Draft requirements

• Submit the draft as a Microsoft Word document through the Author Portal.
• Keep the article concise, focused, and organized around one clear idea.
• Include a working title, introduction, section headings, and a conclusion.
• Include original photos, charts, screenshots, or videos when they improve instruction.
• Cite claims, statistics, quotations, and outside sources.
• Submit original new work that has not been published elsewhere.
• Do not submit press releases, advertisements, sales letters, promotional copy, blatant self-promotion, or AI-generated articles.
• Do not worry if your writing is not perfect. Our editors will help polish accepted drafts.

Photos, charts, and video

• Use original media whenever possible.
• Place images and charts inside the Word document where they should appear.
• If the article is accepted, provide original JPG or PNG files for images and charts.
• You must own or have permission to use every photo, chart, screenshot, and video you submit.
• Visuals should support instruction, not serve as decoration.
• Videos should be at least 720p, shot horizontally, and free of promotions or advertisements.
• Include video links in the draft where the videos should appear.
• Be prepared to confirm that SimpliFaster has permission to publish the media.

Author information

• A short bio.
• Your title and organization.
• Your website or blog, if applicable.
• Relevant social media links.
• A professional headshot.

Timing

Accepted articles can take up to two months to move through editing, scheduling, and publication. If your article is accepted, the editorial team will follow up with next steps.

Compensation

SimpliFaster pays a flat rate of $150 for published contributor articles. Payment is made through PayPal.

Publication rights

Articles published by SimpliFaster may not be republished, repurposed, or reproduced without advance written permission. Accepted contributors agree to applicable publication/licensing terms before publication.

If you have questions about the contributor process, contact [email protected].