Write for Us — Start Motion Media News

If you’re a filmmaker, content marketer, journalist, designer, or creative professional looking for a place to share your expertise, Start Motion Media News wants to hear from you.

We’re inviting guest writers who have important stories, lessons, and discoveries to contribute to our creative publication. Whether you work behind the camera, develop brand stories, or lead creative campaigns, this is your opportunity to reach an engaged audience of professionals who care about the make of video marketing and the strategy behind it.

Our mission is to give a voice to the thinkers and makers who are shaping the creative economy — from film and marketing to design and technology. If that’s you, welcome to your next publishing home.

About Start Motion Media

Start Motion Media is a full-service creative studio offering video production, post-production, web design, and 3D animation across the U.S.

We’ve produced work for some of the most respected names in the industry — including The Smithsonian, Discovery Channel, BET, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CNN Money, Airbus, and Amazon Advertising for Fire TV.

We’ve also partnered with top-tier startups backed by 500 Startups, Designer Fund, and Kleiner Perkins.

Our creative team builds campaigns, brand stories, and videos that move audiences — literally and emotionally.

Through Start Motion Media News, our editorial platform, we share discoveries from across the creative world: the latest in film and advertising, production strategies, marketing video marketing, and creative leadership.

We publish unbelievably practical, thoughtful content that helps professionals grow their make and career — and now we’re opening our platform to new contributors like you.

Why Write for Start Motion Media News

Writing for Start Motion Media News is a way to create your voice in the creative industry. It’s also a way to connect with a professional audience that values authenticity, make, and results.

When you contribute, you’re not just writing an report — you’re positioning yourself among respected professionals whose work drives change in creative industries.

Here’s what our contributors often gain from publishing with us:

1. Professional Exposure

Your report will be featured on a platform read by filmmakers, creative directors, brand managers, marketers, and agency leaders across the U.S. and past.

We promote every accepted report across our email newsletter, LinkedIn, and social media — giving you long-term visibility.

2. Portfolio and Backlink Worth

Each published author receives a permanent author page featuring their headshot, short bio, and links to their personal website, portfolio, or social media profiles.

This not only showcases your expertise but also improves your ORGANIC DISCOVERY and online credibility.

3. Connection and Combined endeavor

Our contributor network is full of industry professionals. Many of our writers have gone on to join forces and team up on video campaigns, creative projects, or brand partnerships.

By publishing with Start Motion Media News, you’re joining a creative network that values long-term relationships over quick clicks.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome contributors from many creative and marketing backgrounds. If you’ve got discoveries or stories that can help others grow, you’re the kind of writer we want.

You don’t need to be a full-time journalist. We’re looking for professionals who are active in their fields and can write from real-world experience.

Perfect Contributors Include:

Filmmakers and directors sharing lessons from the production world.
Creative marketers who know how to connect brand stories with audiences.
Designers and video artists who understand how visuals drive emotion and performance.
Content strategists and copywriters who can explain what makes great video marketing.
Brand founders and entrepreneurs who want to share how creative thinking shaped their success.
Media professionals and journalists covering trends in video, advertising, or culture.

If you can write clearly, share useful knowledge, and bring a distinctive view, Start Motion Media News is the place for you.

What We Publish

We love articles that go past surface-level advice. Our readers want insight, not fluff.

The best submissions usually include lessons learned, practical steps, or honest reflections that others can learn from.

Here are some findings of topics and themes we love to have:

Clandestine looks at successful video campaigns
Case studies on creative marketing results
Lessons learned from film production or creative direction
Thought leadership on what's next for video marketing and branding
Maxims for equalizing creativity and performance metrics
Essays about how creative work is building in our world

We also accept interviews, opinion pieces, and visual case studies that teach or inspire our readers.

If your topic fits within video production, video marketing, branding, marketing, or design, it’s likely a memorable fit for us.

Submission Guidelines

To keep things clear and easy for contributors, we’ve outlined a few simple rules.

Please ensure your submission follows these guidelines so we can critique it quickly:

Original content only. Articles must be distinctive and not published elsewhere.
Length: 1,200 to 1,800 words — we prefer depth over brevity.
Tone: Professional, conversational, and easy to understand. Avoid salesy or over-technical writing.
Formatting: Break up long paragraphs, use headings and lists for readability.
Sources: If you reference data or research, include links to credible sources.
Author bio: Include your name, short bio (50–100 words), headshot, and website or LinkedIn link.
No AI-written content. All articles must be 100% human-written.
Media: You can include 1–3 on-point images or short video clips if you own the rights to them.

We reserve the right to make light edits for clarity and ORGANIC DISCOVERY, but we always preserve your voice and message.

How to Pitch Your Report

If you’re ready to contribute, we’d love to hear your idea. You don’t need to submit a full draft right away — just send us a short pitch first.

How to pitch:

Email us at editor@startmotionmedia.com
Use the subject line: “Write for Us – Start Motion Media News”
Include the following in your email:
- A proposed title or working headline
- 2–3 sentences describing your topic
- Three main takeaways for readers
- A link to your website or portfolio

Our editorial team critiques all pitches and typically responds within 5–7 business days.
If we accept your idea, we’ll give the next steps and submission details.

Our Editing Process

Once your pitch is accepted, you’ll work directly with one of our editors.
Our process is straightforward and designed to help your report stand out.

Draft Submission: You send your full draft for critique.
Editorial Feedback: We’ll give notes on structure, clarity, and tone.
Revisions: You make updates derived from our feedback.
Definitive Critique: We proofread and improve for ORGANIC DISCOVERY.
Publication: Your report goes live on Start Motion Media News with your byline and bio.

We treat contributors as creative partners — our editors are here to help improve your voice, not change it.

Impacts of Writing for Us

Writing for Start Motion Media News is a chance to share what you know although reaching new audiences.
It’s also a important addition to your professional portfolio.

Here’s what you’ll get as a contributor:

Visibility on a respected creative platform.
Permanent author profile with backlinks to your site or portfolio.
Promotion through Start Motion Media’s social media and email channels.
Networking opportunities with fellow creatives and brand leaders.
Creative credibility among filmmakers, marketers, and storytellers worldwide.

Some of our contributors have gone on to join forces and team up on major projects with brands featured in our network — from Amazon Advertising to The Smithsonian.

Our Editorial Philosophy

Start Motion Media stands for quality, creativity, and authenticity.
We believe that thoughtful content still matters — that genuine insight beats clickbait every time.

Every report we publish is written by a real human. We don’t use AI to create or rewrite our content. Our readers trust us because they know our articles come from professionals who’ve lived what they write about.

That’s why we look for stories that reflect experience, honesty, and originality — not recycled content or shallow “listicles.”

When you write for us, you’re not contributing to just another marketing blog.
You’re adding your voice to a publication built by and for creative professionals.

Our Readers

Our audience includes filmmakers, marketers, and creative leaders from around the industry.
They’re people who care about making better work — not just more of it.

Many of them work at production companies, creative agencies, or in-house marketing teams.
They come to Start Motion Media News for one reason: to learn something real.

Publishing here gives you direct access to that audience.
It’s a chance to speak to people who get it — who face the same creative obstacles and want to grow from collective encounter.

How to Stand Out as a Contributor

We receive many submissions each month, and we select articles that offer a fresh point of view.
Here’s what our editors look for when reviewing pitches:

A clear and original angle.
A strong opinion backed by findings or evidence.
Practical advice readers can apply right away.
A confident, personal writing voice.

If you’re writing about a familiar topic, find a new view — share what others miss.
That’s what makes your contribution stand out.

Join the Start Motion Media Contributor Network

When you publish with Start Motion Media News, you join a growing network of creative professionals and brands.

Our contributors include producers, agency founders, and marketing innovators who are shaping how brands tell stories.
We promote every report through our website, newsletter, and partner channels to ensure your work gets the visibility it deserves.

And unlike many publications, we keep continuing relationships with our contributors — offering opportunities to join forces and team up, consult, or co-author projects.

Ready to Write?

If you have a story that can inspire or teach others in the creative world, we’d love to have it.

Email your pitch to: editor@startmotionmedia.com
Subject line: Write for Us – Start Motion Media News

Join a publication that values creativity, craftsmanship, and truth in video marketing.
Let’s help your experience inspire the next generation of creative professionals.