If you’ve been a regular reader of our features and articles either here on SkiddMark or previously on Drivers Republic, then you’ll realise that our philosophy is outside the norm of most conventional publishers and broadcasters. We are unashamedly digital in our focus and use a wide range of tools and approaches to communicate, engage and entertain.

Some of our principles which you may already be familiar with include;

1. Substance is more important than volume – conventional publishers focus on maximising the volume of traffic ‘through’ their sites, this leads to a greater number of page impressions (i.e. sales inventory) which in turns drives the revenues they generate from advertising.  At SkiddMark we have no interest in herding users through our websites – we do however wish to provide content and experiences which are memorable and useful and which enhance our readers’ conversations across the many sites that they visit.
2. We value and respect our readers – we believe that many of you know just as much, if not more, about the topics we discuss.  We don’t stand on a pedestal and claim to have ‘the definitive view’ or the only opinion worth knowing – most news items and opinion pieces develop incrementally and need contributions from many sources before they can begin to be considered ‘definitive’.  The role of our writers is to cultivate this contribution from our readers.
3. The scope of our content is defined by our audience – we assume by the very fact that you’re reading this that you like cars, but like most of us you  probably also enjoy music, travel, motorsport, bikes, technology and many other forms of related entertainement.

If you like what you read above, have something unique to say and would like to reach an audience using the latest approaches in digital media then you’ve come to the right page.  We’d like to invite you to join us in making SkiddMark even better.

Do you have what it takes to be a Guest Writer?

SkiddMark is on the lookout for experienced writers who are passionate about using the internet and social media, or who wish to expand their skillset by embracing the new media approaches enabled by digital publishing.    Capability is more important to us than past credentials – we believe there are many talented writers waiting to be discovered and we are particularly keen on supporting their success.

We are looking to widen the diversity of voices on SkiddMark, especially those from outside the UK.    Around 40% of our audience is female and therefore we would also particularly encourage those able to reflect this perspective.

Guidelines for guest writer contributions:

• Posts must be original pieces, created by the author and produced exclusively for SkiddMark.
• Guest posts cannot be republished by the author, however if syndication requests are received these will discussed on a case by case basis.
• Posts must not promote a brand or product nor present any bias within its content
• Each guest writer will receive an extended author page, this will contain the writer’s personal profile and bio, links to published articles, contact details and reader recommendations.  We will also help you track conversations about your articles across the internet and demonstrate the reach and appeal of your writing.

How do I apply?

The quickest way to send in your application is to fill in the form below, this will provide us with the information we need to assess your fit with our team.  Please bear in mind that we are looking for contributors to compliment our existing team, so our priorities will change from time to time as opportunities arise.

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