Article Guidelines [Must Read For Submission Approval]
At Picklepedia, we’re building the most complete and trusted pickleball knowledge base on the internet — and we do it with your help. Whether you’re a coach, player, fan, or someone with a great story to share, we welcome high-quality contributions that educate, inspire, or dig deeper into the game. We’re looking for pieces people will actually want to read — and share. If you wouldn’t proudly send it to a friend or fellow player, don’t write it. Before submitting, please review our editorial guidelines below to ensure your article is the perfect fit for our growing community.
???? Article Word Counts (Rough Guide)
1. Foundational Topics (800–1000 words)
Covers:
- Terminology
- Rules
- Drills
- Single Focus Strategy
- Gear breakdowns
2. Deeper Strategy, Stories & People (1200–1800 words)
Ideal for:
- Coaching advice
- Technique breakdowns
- Personal pickleball journeys
- Profiles of players or influential figures
3. Ultimate Guides & Deep Dives (1200–1800+ words)
In-depth content on:
- Advanced strategy
- Cultural trends
- Expert-level insights or debates
Writing Guidelines
- ✅ Use clear, concise, and accessible language
- ✅ Make it educational or experience-based — not promotional
- ✅ Sources are welcome, but not required for personal stories
- ✅ We will handle formatting, structure, and headline optimization
- ✅ Submit as clean a draft as possible — the better the writing, the faster we can publish
What Will Be Rejected
- ❌ Overly promotional or affiliate-style content
- ❌ Articles that read like ads, brand pitches, or press releases
- ❌ AI-only submissions with no human input or effort
- ❌ Duplicate or recycled content already published elsewhere