All Things Nordic welcomes original articles on travel, local culture, history, design, architecture, food and drink, outdoor life, literature, film, music, responsible tourism, slow travel and contemporary Nordic society. Seasonal stories, lesser-known destinations and informed local perspectives are particularly welcome. We are especially interested in well-researched features, first-hand travel writing, practical guides, cultural essays, interviews and photo-led stories. Strong pitches bring a genuine point of view, useful knowledge and a clear connection to the Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland.
What we do not publish
We do not publish generic destination copy, uncredited AI-generated text, press releases reproduced as articles, promotional pieces, gambling content, political campaigning or material that has already appeared elsewhere.
Before you pitch
Please read All Things Nordic to understand our voice, audience and existing coverage. We look for writing that is informed, warm, specific and accessible to an international audience. Send a concise pitch rather than a finished article in the first instance. Please include:
- A proposed headline and a short outline
- Why the story matters now
- The Nordic place, theme or community it explores
- Your relevant experience or connection to the subject
- Links to two or three published examples of your work, where available
- Any original photography you can provide
Fees and expenses
All Things Nordic is currently unable to offer fees or reimburse expenses for accepted contributions. Please pitch only if you are happy to contribute on this voluntary basis. Any exception must be agreed in writing before work begins.
Article requirements
Accepted articles must be original, accurate and written specifically for All Things Nordic. We normally look for articles of approximately 800–1,800 words, although the right length depends on the subject.
Please support factual claims with reliable sources and identify quotations clearly. If an article includes travel, accommodation, meals, attractions, products or other benefits received free of charge, this must be disclosed before publication. Contributors are responsible for securing permission for all text, photographs, illustrations and other material supplied.
We welcome personal experience, but it should offer readers something beyond a diary: practical insight, cultural context, a fresh perspective or a useful recommendation.
Photography and links
High-quality original photographs are welcome, provided that you own the rights or have explicit permission to supply them. Please do not submit images taken from search engines, social-media accounts or press libraries without the appropriate licence.
Relevant links may be included where they genuinely help readers. We reserve the right to edit, remove or add links in line with our editorial and affiliate policies.
Editorial process
We review pitches and submissions carefully, but cannot guarantee a reply to every proposal. If we are interested, we will contact you with next steps, editorial feedback and any agreed terms before publication. Submission does not guarantee publication.
We may edit accepted work for clarity, length, accuracy, house style, headlines, subheadings, search visibility, links and layout. Major editorial changes will be discussed with the contributor wherever practical.
Before publication, accepted contributors will be asked to confirm the agreed terms in writing, including the rights needed for All Things Nordic to publish and promote the work.
Rights and credit
Authors retain credit for their work. By submitting material, you confirm that it is original, that you have the right to submit it, and that it does not infringe anyone else’s copyright, privacy or other rights.
The precise publication rights will be agreed in writing before publication. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, contributors may not republish the final published version elsewhere for 90 days after it appears on All Things Nordic. Any later republication must credit All Things Nordic as the first publisher and link to the original article where possible.
How to submit
Please send your pitch or proposal to atn.allthingsnordic@gmail.com with the subject line:
Submission: [proposed article title]
We look forward to discovering well-told Nordic stories.
