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A complete guest-post pitch kit for The Adulting Vault. Target publications, proven topic angles, copy-paste email scripts, follow-ups, author bios, and an outreach tracker.
Everything you need to pitch with confidence.
7 target publications
Domain, focus, and editor contact for each.
7 proven angles
Each mapped to a relevant Vault product.
4 email scripts
Cold, warm, value-first, and follow-up.
Outreach tracker
A printable table to log every pitch.
Start with the right publications.
Prioritize by audience fit, not just domain authority. A niche career blog with engaged readers will outperform a general lifestyle giant.
The Everygirl
Career, money, wellness, life transitions
Apartment Therapy
Home, cleaning, organization, renter life
The Muse
Career advice, job search, salary negotiation
Well+Good
Mental health, fitness, nutrition, self-care
Refinery29
Money Diaries, relationships, career, lifestyle
Lifehacker
Productivity, finance, home, tech
Psychology Today
Mental health, therapy, relationships
Pitch ideas that rank and convert.
Each angle is designed to win search traffic, resonate with the publication's audience, and naturally lead readers to a related Vault product.
The Adulting Skills No One Taught You in School
A comprehensive checklist of 101 skills — from reading a lease to negotiating salary.
I Tried 5 Budget Methods So You Don’t Have To
A first-person experiment comparing zero-based, 50/30/20, envelope, and values-based budgeting.
What to Do in the First 90 Days of Your First 'Real' Job
A survival guide for benefits enrollment, 401(k) basics, networking, and boundaries.
The Burnout Recovery Ritual That Actually Worked
A personal narrative about recognizing burnout, building a recovery plan, and preventing relapse.
How to Read a Lease Like a Lawyer (Without Hiring One)
A line-by-line breakdown of common lease clauses, red flags, and negotiation points.
The 10-Minute Financial Checkup Everyone Should Do Monthly
A quick, repeatable ritual for reviewing spending, credit, and savings without overwhelm.
Why 'Soft Skills' Are the Real Career Superpower
How communication, boundaries, and emotional intelligence determine long-term career success.
Copy, personalize, send.
Four pitch templates covering the most common outreach scenarios. Always customize the bracketed fields.
Cold Pitch (Short)
Best for first contact. Specific, polite, and easy to scan.
Subject: Guest post idea: [Angle Title]
Hi [Editor Name],
I'm [Your Name], founder of The Adulting Vault...
[Full script in the downloadable PDF]
Cold Pitch (Relationship-Building)
Lead with a genuine compliment on a recent article.
Subject: Guest post idea: [Angle Title]
Hi [Editor Name],
I'm [Your Name], founder of The Adulting Vault...
[Full script in the downloadable PDF]
Follow-Up (One Week Later)
Polite nudge with three fresh alternative angles.
Subject: Guest post idea: [Angle Title]
Hi [Editor Name],
I'm [Your Name], founder of The Adulting Vault...
[Full script in the downloadable PDF]
Value-First Warm Pitch
Offer a free resource before asking for anything.
Subject: Guest post idea: [Angle Title]
Hi [Editor Name],
I'm [Your Name], founder of The Adulting Vault...
[Full script in the downloadable PDF]
Ready to pitch?
Download the complete kit with target publications, angles, email scripts, author bios, and a printable outreach tracker.