From Tyler is a local newsletter and website for Tyler and East Texas. We spotlight the people, places, events, and stories that make this region great.
We’re opening the doors to local writers, journalists, photographers, and storytellers who want to contribute original work.
Below are our guidelines for pitching and submitting.
Accepted submissions will appear on the website, and promoted through the newsletter.
All stories must have a local connection to Tyler or the surrounding East Texas area: Original local reporting, event coverage, profiles, explainers, photo essays & visual stories, and thoughtful community stories focused on Tyler / East Texas. We may publish some neutral, civic-focused reporting, but we are not currently accepting overtly political work or political opinion/commentary pieces.
Payment
We cannot pay contributors yet, but we’re working toward a sustainable model where we can.
Ownership
You keep full copyright. You grant From Tyler a non-exclusive license to publish, promote, and archive your work for 90 days. You’re free to republish it elsewhere after 90 of initial publication (with credit back to From Tyler).
A Note About AI
The ideas, structure, and final wording of any piece you submit must be your own work. Do not submit AI-generated content as if it were fully original writing or reporting. You are responsible for verifying every fact you submit.
Article Guidelines:
- Quick news briefs & “Tyler Lowdown”–style items
- ~200–400 words
- Standard news & event coverage
- ~500–900 words
- Features, profiles, and deeper dives
- ~1,000–1,800 words
Formatting basics
Use short paragraphs and clear subheadings.
Spell out acronyms on first use (e.g., “East Texas Food Bank (ETFB)”).
Include links to relevant websites or documents where helpful.
At the end of your draft, include:
- A 1–3 sentence author bio (and any link you’d like to include)
- Your preferred byline name
- Any disclosures or conflict notes
Pitching Your Work
Please pitch first.
Send an email with the following details to info@fromtylertx.com
Subject line: PITCH: [Short working headline]
In the body of the email:
- Working headline
- 2–3 paragraph pitch highlighting why it matters to the people in Tyler/East Texas
- Who you plan to interview (or have already interviewed), What sources or data you’ll use, Any access you already have (e.g., event organizer, school official, etc.)
- Estimated word count and time table
- A 2–3 sentences about you, your connection to the area, and any relevant experience
- Links to your work (if any) or a short sample of your writing.
Please also note: If you have other ideas or are interested in collaborating, we still want to hear from you. Just get in touch with us at: info@fromtylertx.com.