About this template
Finding quality contributors for your blog or publication requires a structured vetting process. This Guest Post Writer Application Form helps editors, content managers, and site owners collect detailed writing samples, topic pitches, and professional backgrounds from prospective guest authors in one organized place.
Instead of managing a messy inbox full of unformatted pitches, use this standardized form to capture essential contributor details, including preferred topics, writing experience, online portfolio links, and draft proposals. Reviewing submissions becomes significantly faster when every applicant provides the same core information.
Built for busy editorial teams, this template ensures you gather all necessary permissions, social links, and bio information upfront. Whether you run a niche industry blog or a high-traffic digital publication, Doc2Form lets you deploy this application instantly and route all incoming pitches directly to your Google Sheets for seamless review and collaboration.
Key features
- Collect structured writing pitches and sample links in one place
- Screen prospective authors for niche expertise and experience
- Gather author bios, social handles, and headshot links easily
- Automatically organize all submissions in a connected Google Sheet
- Customize questions to match your site's specific content guidelines
Use cases
- Reviewing inbound pitches for niche industry blogs
- Sourcing expert contributors for digital marketing publications
- Managing recurring columns for corporate or startup resource hubs
- Screening freelance writers for ongoing content partnerships
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Email Address (Short answer)Where can our editorial team reach you regarding your pitch?
- Professional Website or Portfolio (Short answer)Please paste a link to your personal blog, portfolio, or previously published articles.
- Short Bio (Paragraph)Provide a 2-3 sentence author bio that we can use if your post is accepted.
- Primary Writing Niches (Checkboxes)Select the main topics you specialize in writing about.
- Proposed Article Title (Short answer)Give us a working title for your proposed guest post.
- Article Summary and Outline (Paragraph)Briefly describe what your article will cover and outline the main points or takeaways for readers.
- Target Audience (Paragraph)Who will benefit most from reading this article, and what problem does it solve for them?
- Completed Draft Link (Short answer)Please paste a link to your completed draft (Google Doc preferred with 'Anyone with the link can view' permissions), or leave blank if submitting a pitch only.
- Previous Guest Blogging Experience (Multiple choice)Have you written guest posts for other reputable sites before?
- Social Media Profiles (Short answer)Provide links to your LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or professional social profiles.
FAQ
How do I share this form with potential guest writers?
Once your template is generated as a Google Form, simply click the 'Send' button to share via a direct link, embed it on your 'Write for Us' page, or post it across your social channels.
Can applicants upload writing samples or documents?
Yes. The form includes dedicated space for applicants to share portfolio links, Google Drive documents, or paste excerpts of their previously published work.
Where do the application responses go?
All submissions populate instantly in a Google Sheet linked to your form, allowing your editorial team to review, comment on, and track pitches collaboratively.
Can I edit the questions to match my blog's specific guidelines?
Absolutely. Because the form lives entirely in your Google Drive, you have full freedom to add, remove, or modify any questions to fit your editorial standards.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.