Write for Us

Your City.
Your Voice.

We're looking for writers who care about Calgary.

Calgary's stories deserve to be told by the people who live them.

What We Publish

News & Investigations

Original reporting on the stories that matter to Calgary — city hall, politics, community impacts, the things your neighbours are talking about.

Arts & Culture

Music, theatre, visual arts, food, nightlife. The creative forces shaping Calgary's identity — reviewed, profiled, celebrated.

Opinion & Essays

Your perspective, argued with evidence and written with care. Hot takes welcome — but they need to earn their heat.

Events & Community

Festivals, concerts, markets, gatherings. Cover the events that bring Calgary together and keep the culture alive.

How It Works

01

Write

Use our built-in editor — no account required. Just your name, email, and your best work. Rich text, headings, links, all supported.

02

Review

Our editorial team reads every submission within a week. We'll reach out with feedback, edits, or an acceptance.

03

Publish

Accepted pieces go live with your full byline — your name, bio, and a link to your work. Your story, your credit.

Ready?

Calgary needs more voices. Yours could be next.

Start Writing

Prefer to pitch first? contribute@thechinook.news