We’ve turned the clocks forward, spring rains are falling and if you’re a mom your kids are probably on Spring Break this week.  As we prepare for warmer weather it is also that time when we come asking you to send us content to post on Arkansas Women Bloggers!

The topic for the month of April is {Spring Cleaning}.  As usual the topic is open to your interpretation.  Tell us about all the ways you keep your “house” – not just your home – in order!

Julie, our Content Cultivator and Calendar Girl, is an art teacher by day.  One of her favorite sayings in her classroom is, “The more creative – the better!”  This applies to the content here on ARWB as well.  We provide you with the topics as a spring board but what you do with it and how you interpret them are part of what makes each of you a great and unique blogger!

Why do we need your content?

This site is about YOU!  While ARWB is still young and still growing we have a lot of plans for the future of this site and this group.  In order to provide you with wonderful conferences, giveaways, exclusive blogger events and so on we need to have a high and active membership.  Providing content is one way you can be involved!

What’s in it for me?

At this time we are not able to offer financial compensation for your stories but guest blogging for us does have other rewards. We will provide links to your blog within your post.  We will also give you shout outs on Facebook and Twitter.  When people read your writing on our blog they are much more likely to click through to your personal blog to read more about you.  We will also list you in our Featured Contributors widget in our sidebar.

What can I write about?

We will accept posts on just about any topic!  Write what you are comfortable with or challenge yourself to try something new!  Additionally, each month we will provide a topic to help you get your ideas flowing.  The topics are intentionally vague to allow you to put your own twist on the topic.  The topic for April is {Spring Cleaning}.  We want you to tell us about all the ways you keep your “house” – not just your home – in order!  Do you have a special spring cleaning regimen?  Do you have an idea for clearing out the clutter?  What are you doing to get your kids out of the house and into the fresh air?

How do I submit a story?

First be sure to check out our Guest Post Guidelines.  This will give you all the details about everything you will need to send to us.  Posts can be emailed to julie@arkansaswomenbloggers.

Do I have to be a member of ARWB to submit?

The short answer is “No, but…?”  We will accept content from non-members but priority will be given to those who have shown a genuine interest in Arkansas Women Bloggers mainly by signing up with us.  We have and will post content written by non-members but our goal is to create a place where the members of Arkansas Women Bloggers can get the word out to each other about their own personal blogs!  If you haven’t joined us there is no time like the present! You can find our fast, free and easy to fill out registration form right HERE!