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Write for The Financial Coconut

Yes, you. We're looking for fresh voices to join our community of writers passionate about retirement, personal finance, career development, investment, and/or business in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Whether you're an experienced financial professional or someone documenting their money journey, we want to hear your story.

 

What We Look For

Expertise

You don't need to be a certified expert to write for us. What matters is that you have genuine experience or knowledge about your chosen topic. This could come from:

  • Your personal journey
  • Professional experience in finance, career development, investment, or business field
  • Deep research and analysis of topics
  • Real-world experiences managing money, career, investment and/or retirement in Southeast Asia

Authenticity

We value honest, genuine perspectives over polished perfection. Your writing should:

  • Reflect your real experiences and insights
  • Include specific examples and scenarios
  • Avoid promotional content or generic advice
  • Build trust through transparency about your background 

Evidence-Based Content

Back up your insights with:

  • Referenced research and data
  • Personal experiences and outcomes
  • Expert interviews or verified sources
  • Local context and relevant examples

Practical Value

Our readers come to learn and take action. Your content should:

  • Provide clear, actionable takeaways
  • Include step-by-step guidance when relevant
  • Address real challenges faced by our community
  • Consider the Southeast Asian context

Engaging Writing

Capture and keep our readers' attention by:

  • Using a conversational, approachable tone
  • Including relevant stories and examples
  • Breaking down complex concepts simply
  • Writing clearly and concisely

Submission Requirements

  • Document format: .doc or .docx
  • Images: Include in the document and attach separately as high-resolution files
  • Links: Include relevant links to references in your work
  • Use Headers and subheaders for your article
  • Word count: 800-2,000 words
  • Original content only: We don't publish articles that have appeared elsewhere

Submit Your Article

  1. Visit our submission page at submission page
  2. Fill in the required fields
  3. Upload your Word document
  4. Upload any separate image files
  5. Submit your work

Our editorial team will review your submission and respond within 5-7 working days. If accepted, we'll work with you on any necessary revisions before publication.

Note: The Financial Coconut retains editorial control over all published content, including headlines and final editing. However, you maintain ownership of your ideas and insights.

Style Guidelines

  • Write in clear, simple language
  • Use headers and bullet points for readability
  • Include relevant examples and scenarios
  • Focus on actionable insights
  • Add personal touches while maintaining professionalism

Ready to contribute?