Write for Gabay — Contributor Guidelines
Quick answer: Writing for Gabay means contributing clear, genuinely helpful how-to and public-service guides for readers in the Philippines. We accept expert, non-promotional explainers that meet our standards. We are an independent publisher, not a government body, and we do not sell placements as guides. Pitch your idea to begin.
Key takeaways
- What we want: practical, accurate, plain-language guides that help readers complete a task or understand a right.
- Who should write: practitioners and subject experts who can explain clearly.
- Not for promotion: contributed guides are editorial — sponsored content is a separate, labelled route.
- Standards apply: everything is checked against our editorial policy.
- How to start: send a short pitch via our contact page.
What we publish
Gabay publishes plain-language guides that help people navigate official processes, money decisions, rights and everyday tasks. The best contributions take something confusing and make it simple: a step-by-step walkthrough, a clear comparison, a checklist, or an explainer that answers the questions real readers ask. We are an independent publisher — not a government agency — so guides should explain how a process works without pretending to be the official channel.
Who should write for us
We welcome practitioners, specialists and experienced writers who genuinely know their subject: people who have done the thing they are explaining, or who advise others who do. You do not need to be a professional journalist, but you do need first-hand knowledge, accuracy and the ability to write in clear, everyday language. If you can turn a complicated requirement into a guide a stressed reader can follow, we want to hear from you.
What makes a strong contribution
- Genuinely useful — it helps the reader finish a task or make a better decision.
- Accurate and current — facts are correct and, where processes change, dated and sourced.
- Plain language — short sentences, defined terms, no jargon for its own sake.
- Original — written for Gabay, not published elsewhere.
- Non-promotional — it informs rather than sells.
What we do not accept
We decline thinly disguised advertising, guides that exist only to place a promotional link, and anything that could mislead readers about an official process — for example, implying a private service is the government, or that a fee is required when it is not. We do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links, so a “contributed guide” that is really an advert will be redirected to our sponsored content route, where it can be published honestly and clearly labelled.
Editorial standards and fact-checking
Every contribution is edited and checked against our editorial policy. We may ask for sources, request changes for clarity or accuracy, and add labels where a topic touches money, law or health so readers understand it is information, not professional advice. Guides on regulated or sensitive subjects receive extra scrutiny. Editing decisions rest with our team, and we reserve the right to decline or unpublish anything that does not meet our standards. Because we cover official processes, we are especially careful that a guide never implies Gabay is a government channel, never presents a fee or step as compulsory when it is not, and never guarantees an outcome that depends on an authority’s decision. If a process is prone to change, we prefer guides that tell readers how to confirm the current rule rather than stating a figure that may quietly go out of date.
How to pitch
Send a short pitch through our contact page or to partners@getgabay.com with: your proposed topic and the reader problem it solves, a one-line outline, and a note on your relevant experience. If you have written before, include a sample. We will reply if it is a fit, agree scope and a deadline, and share any format notes.
How to write a guide our readers will use
The guides that perform best on Gabay share a few habits. They open by naming the reader’s problem and promising a clear outcome, so a busy person knows in seconds that they are in the right place. They break a process into numbered steps, flag the point where people usually get stuck, and say what to do if something goes wrong. They define any official term the first time it appears, and they distinguish clearly between what is required and what is merely advisable. Where a requirement can change — a fee, a deadline, an eligibility rule — they say when the information was accurate and point to where a reader can confirm the latest position for themselves. Above all, they respect the reader’s time and never pad. If you write with that discipline, editing is quick and your guide is genuinely useful.
Payment, credit and rights
Whether a contribution is paid, credited or both depends on the commission, so please ask when you pitch rather than assuming. Contributors are normally credited with a short author note that helps readers understand your relevant expertise, which supports the trust our guides depend on. We agree publication rights in advance and do not on-sell your work without agreement. We may also update a published guide over time to keep it accurate, and we will keep your by-line on it unless you ask otherwise. If your aim is to promote a product or brand, that is a commercial arrangement — see sponsored content — not a contributed guide, and we will happily point you to that route so your goal is met honestly and with clear labelling.
Gabay is an independent publisher of plain-language how-to and public-service guides — we are not a government agency or official body, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for any government. Our guides are written and checked by a named team against a published method; you can read who we are on our about page and exactly how we research and verify on our editorial policy. Every paid or sponsored placement is labelled in line with the FTC endorsement guidelines, kept separate from our guidance, and never presented as official advice. Our guidance is never for sale. This page is information only and is not legal, financial or professional advice.
Guest post topics we accept
We welcome how-to guest posts and contributor articles from writers with genuine expertise. Popular topics for a how-to guest post on Gabay include:
- official processes and documents
- money and rights
- education
- everyday how-to guides
If your idea is a strong fit for our readers and is not already covered, we would like to hear it.
Guest post guidelines
To keep quality high, every how-to guest post must be original and unpublished, accurate and well-sourced, genuinely useful rather than promotional, and written in clear language. We edit accepted drafts to our standard and may add or adjust links for relevance. Purely promotional pieces are welcome too, but they run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not as an editorial guest post.
How to submit a guest post
- Read these guest post guidelines and check we cover your topic.
- Send a short pitch — working title, angle, why it helps our readers, and a line on your background — via our contact page.
- On approval, send the draft; we review it for accuracy and fit.
- We edit, schedule and publish, crediting you as a guest author.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write for Gabay?
Send a short pitch — topic, outline and your experience — via our contact page or partners@getgabay.com. We reply if it is a fit.
Do you pay contributors?
It depends on the commission. Ask when you pitch and we will confirm whether the piece is paid, credited or both.
Can I include a link to my business?
Contributed guides are editorial, not promotion. If you want to promote a brand, use our labelled sponsored content route instead. We do not sell undisclosed or disguised paid links.
What topics do you accept?
Practical how-to and public-service guides that help readers with processes, money, rights and everyday tasks in the Philippines.
Do you edit submissions?
Yes. Everything is edited and checked against our editorial policy, and we may request sources or changes.
Is Gabay a government publication?
No. We are an independent publisher, so guides should explain official processes without claiming to be the official channel.
Can I republish my guide elsewhere?
We agree rights in advance. Please raise any republishing plans when you pitch.
Do you accept how-to guest posts?
Yes — original, expert how-to contributions that genuinely help readers. Pitch first via our contact page; promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content, not editorial.
What are your how-to write for us guidelines?
Original, accurate, non-promotional writing edited to our standards. Send a short outline and a line on your background to pitch.
How do I submit a guest post to Gabay?
Send a short pitch via our contact page with your working title, angle and background. We reply to how-to guest post ideas that fit our readers.
Do you accept how-to guest bloggers and contributors?
Yes — we accept how-to guest bloggers and contributing writers with real expertise. Become a contributor by pitching an original, non-promotional idea first.
What are your how-to guest post guidelines?
Original, accurate, well-sourced and genuinely useful writing, edited to our standard. Promotional pieces run as clearly labelled sponsored content.
What how-to topics can I write about?
We accept guest posts across official processes and documents, money and rights, education, everyday how-to guides and related how-to subjects. Pitch a specific, fresh angle.
Do you accept sponsored or paid guest posts?
Editorial guest posts are unpaid and earn a byline. Paid promotion is welcome as clearly disclosed sponsored content — ask about options.