Write for the Behavioral Times

Want to write for The Behavioral Times? This page explains how guest authors can pitch or submit an article, what types of content we publish, and what we look for in strong, evidence-based submissions. Whether you’re a scientist, student, or practitioner — welcome.

The Behavioral Times publishes a range of content types — from short provocations to deeper explorations. If your piece helps readers better understand why we do what we do (and what might change that), we’d love to hear from you.

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📚 Content types we publish

Below are the formats we currently use. When you pitch or submit, please indicate which one your piece fits best.

🧪 Science Bite

500–900 words

Translates one or two studies into a clear behavioral takeaway. Accessible, curiosity-driven, and rooted in peer-reviewed research. TL;DR at the top, references at the bottom.

🔬 Science Bite + Review

800–1,200 words

Compares or synthesizes multiple studies on one theme. Helps readers understand the state of the evidence, contradictions included. Ideal for policy- or intervention-relevant topics.

⚡ Mini Insight

300–600 words

A short, sharp piece built around one paradox, tension, or effect. Think: fast to read, but intellectually sticky.

🧭 Foundational Piece

1,000–1,600 words

Builds conceptual understanding around a key theme. More timeless than topical. Reflective, well-structured, and grounded in empirical research or theory.

📝 Editorial (by invitation only)

Used for platform updates, curatorial decisions, or collaborative editorial series.

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🧠 What your submission should include

If you want to write for the Behavioral Times, your piece must:

✅ Be original (not published elsewhere)

✅ Fit one of the content types above (or clearly justify a hybrid form)

✅ Be written in clear, non-jargon-heavy English

✅ Be evidence-based: refer to at least one peer-reviewed study (with link or citation)

✅ Include an internal link to at least one previously published article on The Behavioral Times

✅ Include a TL;DR if it’s a Science Bite or Science Bite + Review

✅ Include a high-resolution, rights-cleared image (or let us know if you want us to provide one)

✅ Be respectful, inclusive, and free from promotional intent

We reserve the right to edit accepted pieces for clarity, style, tone, and structure — always in consultation with the author.

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💡 Not sure which type fits your idea best?

Explore our articles on the website or subscribe to our newsletter. For example, check out our recent science bite on why moral refusers are disliked. We’re happy to help shape the best form for your insight.