Call for Guest Posts
Bringing Community Voices to Research Synthesis
Donor Conception Journal Club translates academic research into accessible insights for donor conceived people, families, donors, and professionals in the donor conception community. We recognize a critical gap: research often fails to capture the full diversity and complexity of lived experiences in our community. We’re seeking guest writers to share perspectives about donor conception that academic research hasn’t captured.
What Guest Posts Look Like
Guest contributions might:
Come from donor-conceived people, donors, parents, professionals, extended family, or others
Respond to existing research with your own observations
Explore questions about donor conception researchers aren’t asking yet
Connect donor conception experiences to other aspects of identity (e.g., race/ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, neurodiversity, family structure)
Offer practical wisdom about donor conception from lived experience
Posts typically range from 800-1,500 words. We’re not looking for academic writing—we want authentic voices sharing genuine insight.
We are looking for a balance of perspectives, so the timing and cadence of posts will depend on the number and nature of submissions received.
Compensation & Attribution
While we can’t currently offer financial compensation (DCJC does not generate any income), we’re committed to amplifying voices that deserve wider platforms. Writers may include links for monetary contributions (Venmo, PayPal, Ko-fi, etc.) or to other ways to support you. While you’re welcome to include relevant context about your work (therapist, author, advocate, etc.) and links in your bio, the post itself should prioritize knowledge-sharing over self-promotion. You can publish under your name, a pseudonym, or completely anonymously.
Submission Process
Interested in contributing? Email laura@dcjournalclub.com with:
A brief description of your connection to donor conception
2-3 sentences about what perspective you’d bring
Topic ideas (or tell us you’d like suggestions!)
We can work with you to develop your piece and provide editorial support throughout the process, if desired.
Questions? We’re happy to discuss ideas before you commit to writing. Reach out anytime.