Guest Writer Application
Have a Southend United story, opinion, memory or idea worth sharing? We welcome applications from supporters who would like to contribute to The Shrimpers-online.
Good ideas matter more than writing experience
You do not need to be a professional journalist. We are interested in genuine supporter knowledge, useful information and original perspectives on Southend United.
Matches & football
Opinion, analysis, match memories, away days and supporter perspectives.
History & memories
Stories about players, matches, seasons, grounds and moments from the club’s past.
Original features
Interesting ideas that would add something useful or enjoyable to The Shrimpers-online.
Before you apply
- Writing should be your own original work.
- Articles should be relevant to Southend United or its supporters.
- Opinion is welcome, but personal abuse and discriminatory content are not.
- Facts and quotations should be sourced or explained where appropriate.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee that an article will be published.
Your voice stays yours
Guest writing should sound like the supporter who wrote it. We may edit spelling, formatting or clarity, but we do not want every contribution to sound as if it came from the same person.
If an article is accepted, we will agree how you should be credited before publication.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you’d like to write
Complete the application below. We only need enough information to understand your idea and get back to you.
Information submitted through this form is used to review and respond to your application. See our Privacy Policy.
Every application is reviewed
If your idea looks like a good fit, we’ll contact you using the email address supplied in the form. We may ask a few questions or discuss the idea before anything is written or published.
There is no obligation on either side simply because an application has been submitted.