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Rise Magazine

Contributor Submission Page

Share Your Story.
Share Your Voice.
Create Impact.

Rise Magazine welcomes survivors, advocates, caregivers, professionals, researchers, and thought leaders who are passionate about using their voice to educate, empower, and create meaningful connection.

This is more than a publication opportunity. It is a space where lived experiences, advocacy, healing, and truth are honored with intention and purpose.

Our Why

Why We Invite Contributors

At Rise Magazine, we believe stories have the power to create connection, reduce isolation, encourage advocacy, and inspire courage. We are committed to amplifying voices that are thoughtful, honest, empowering, and rooted in lived experience, expertise, or informed insight.

Whether you are sharing a personal story, educational perspective, advocacy lesson, or healing journey — your voice has the potential to help someone feel seen, informed, and less alone.

Submissions

What We Accept

Survivor & Patient Stories

Personal experiences navigating diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, advocacy, or healing.

Caregiver & Family Perspectives

Stories from those supporting loved ones through treatment, recovery, and caregiving.

Advocacy & Empowerment

Articles focused on patient advocacy, navigating healthcare systems, and self-advocacy.

Expert Insight & Education

Educational articles from healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient advocates.

Healing & Transformation

Stories focused on emotional healing, personal growth, identity after diagnosis, and finding strength.

Our Standards

Editorial Values

Authentic and truthful
Thoughtful and intentional
Empowering without minimizing pain
Respectful of lived experience
Emotionally grounded
Solution-oriented where appropriate

Platform Integrity

What We Do Not Accept

Discriminatory or hateful content
Misinformation or unsupported medical claims
Overly promotional or sales-driven articles
Ghostwritten or plagiarized work
Content inconsistent with our mission and values

Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Recommended length: 800–1,500 words
We accept original written articles, personal essays, interviews, expert insights, and poetry (limited)
Preferred tone: conversational yet professional, emotionally authentic, educational and empowering
If referencing medical guidance, research, or statistics, please provide reputable sources where applicable

Your Benefits

Contributor Benefits

Visibility and platform exposure
Contributor bio and profile feature
Opportunity to amplify advocacy and awareness
Connection to a mission-driven community
Opportunities for future features and collaborations

Selected contributors may also be considered for podcast interviews, spotlight features, and future editorial collaborations.

Process

What Happens After Submission?

01

Submission Review

Our editorial team reviews all submissions for alignment with our mission, tone, and editorial standards.

02

Editorial Communication

If selected, contributors may receive editorial recommendations, clarification requests, or formatting guidance.

03

Publication Scheduling

Accepted pieces are scheduled according to editorial planning and publication timelines.

Important Note

Submission does not guarantee publication. Rise Magazine reserves the right to edit for clarity, formatting, and length; decline submissions not aligned with editorial direction; and schedule publication based on content calendar needs.

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Your Voice May Be the Voice Someone Else Needs Right Now

Stories create connection. Advocacy creates change. Thank you for considering Rise Magazine as a place to share your voice, your insight, and your story.

Personal Information

Contributor Information

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Become a Founding Member

Help shape a space rooted in advocacy, healing, resilience, and empowered voice.

Founding Member Rate

$24/month
or
$245/year
Quarterly digital magazine
Monthly virtual community gathering
Advocacy conversations
Contributor opportunities
Private community access
Podcast/interview access
Early access to editorial features
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Our Mission

Why Rise Magazine Exists

Rise Magazine was created to hold space for the stories, strength, advocacy, and resilience that too often go unheard. Our mission is to empower individuals through shared lived experiences, educational insight, healing-centered dialogue, advocacy resources, and meaningful connection.

We believe stories have the power to inform, connect, encourage, transform, and inspire action — and that every voice deserves to be heard.

Sponsorships

Partnership Opportunities

Rise Magazine offers brands and organizations the opportunity to align with a mission-driven platform centered on advocacy, healing, empowerment, and authentic storytelling. Our partnerships are intentionally curated to ensure alignment with our values and audience experience.

Community Partner

$500 – $1,500

  • Digital recognition
  • Website sponsor listing
  • Newsletter mention
  • Social media appreciation feature

Advocacy Partner

$2,500 – $5,000

  • Sponsored editorial feature
  • Quarterly magazine advertisement
  • Website feature placement
  • Newsletter inclusion
  • Social media spotlight

Empowerment Partner

$7,500 – $15,000+

  • Premium brand visibility
  • Podcast sponsorship opportunity
  • Multi-platform campaign inclusion
  • Event sponsorship opportunities
  • Custom partnership collaboration
  • Executive feature/interview opportunity

Media & Visibility Opportunities

Magazine advertising
Sponsored editorials
Expert interviews
Podcast sponsorships
Community campaigns
Advocacy initiatives
Wellness partnerships
Retreat/event collaborations

Our Commitment

Rise Magazine prioritizes partnerships that align with advocacy and empowerment, support emotional wellness and healing, respect the integrity of lived experiences, and contribute positively to community education and support. We reserve the right to decline partnerships that do not align with our mission, audience, or editorial standards.

Let’s Build Meaningful Impact Together

Whether you are ready to share your story, join our community, or explore partnership — we invite you to connect with us.