The Conversation
Add Your Voice to The Conversation
Texas State University is partners with The Conversation, a nonprofit global news organization. This independent news source is a key asset to highlighting all the amazing research being conducted by our professors at Texas State and aids in our path to establishing ourselves as a National Research University.
Why Write for The Conversation?
Articles published in The Conversation are made available to hundreds of news outlets across the nation through the Associated Press wire service. In addition to republishing, authors also benefit from increased media mentions, interviews, citations in scholarly articles, and collaborative opportunities.
“I would absolutely recommend writing an article for The Conversation. It is a great way to get your work out there, and the editors are great collaborators in the process.”
— Dr. Michael Devlin, Associate Professor, School of Journalism & Mass Communication
users on The Conversation site each month
users on The Conversation site each month
users on The Conversation site each month
articles published by TXST faculty since Novemeber 2020
articles published by TXST faculty since Novemeber 2020
articles published by TXST faculty since Novemeber 2020
total reads of TXST articles since November 2020
total reads of TXST articles since November 2020
total reads of TXST articles since November 2020
“The process for publishing articles with The Conversation has been one of the most professional and enjoyable writing experiences of my career.”
— Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program, College of Health Professions
What Does The Conversation Publish?
The Conversation publishes featured commentary and analysis written specifically for the general public. These are not opinion pieces, but highly researched articles written for the average reader.
Research papers are NOT accepted.
Article types include:
- Evidence-based pieces about current topics
- Articles highlighting engaging new research and its importance in society
- Evergreen “explainers” written on complex issues
Articles are typically 800 to 1,000 words or less on some occasions.
“What I enjoyed most about writing for The Conversation was the opportunity to reach a broader audience.”
— Dr. Angela Jones, Assistant Professor, School of Criminal Justice & Criminology
How Do I Join The Conversation?
Faculty members interested in writing for The Conversation should first create an author’s account. Once an account has been created, researchers can directly submit a pitch. Pitches should concisely explain why the story is important and its significance to the general public.
Please submit a pitch first before writing out a complete article.
Once your pitch has been accepted, you will work closely with an editor from The Conversation to draft and finalize the article. You will have final say on publishing when you are 100% satisfied with the piece.
What’s An Expert Request?
Expert Requests are story ideas that The Conversation editors are chasing. Faculty members can view these specific topics and connect directly with an editor if they are interested in writing an article.
Have a Question?
We are available to support you in the pitch process and answer other questions you may have.
