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Pitch an article, interview, case study or explainer. Accepted pieces carry your byline and bio, and reach readers on LinkedIn and Substack.
- 01 Pitch Send the idea in a few sentences. No finished draft needed.
- 02 Draft If it fits, the editor invites a draft and says what to focus on.
- 03 Review An editor reviews it, checks every source and suggests changes.
- 04 Publish It runs here, on Substack and on LinkedIn, with your byline and bio.
How a piece gets made
From pitch to published
Six stages, in order. How long each takes depends on the piece and on you.
You send the idea · The editor accepts, asks or declines · You write it · Sources checked, edits suggested · You polish it · Here, on Substack and LinkedIn
Start a pitch in 20 seconds
Format
Topic
A strong article pitch has
- Your argument in two or three sentences
- Why it matters for health systems in Africa
- Your name, role and a link to past work
Tell us the idea first. If it fits, the editor invites a draft and works with you on it.
Questions
Before you pitch
Still unsure? Send the pitch anyway: the editor will tell you what would make it work.
Do I need a finished draft to pitch?
No. Send the idea in a few sentences. If it fits, the editor invites a draft and says what to focus on.
What kinds of pieces can I pitch?
Articles, interviews, case studies, explainers and series about building health systems across Africa and beyond.
Where will my piece appear?
Here on the Digest, on Substack and on LinkedIn, with your byline and bio.
Will an editor change my piece?
An editor reviews every guest piece before it publishes, checks each source and suggests changes.
Do I need to declare funding or affiliations?
Yes. Authors declare funding and affiliations relevant to their piece, as part of our editorial standard.
How do I know where my pitch stands?
Sign in on this page. Under Your submissions you can see each stage, and any note the editor leaves for you.