Share Your Story and
Help Carry the Cross
Have you walked the road of infertility and found hope, wisdom, or healing you want to share? We're looking for Catholic writers who can offer authentic reflections on infertility, writers who understand that this cross is heavy, and no one should carry it alone.
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Your story matters. Join our team of writers helping others navigate this journey with faith and hope.
What We're Looking For
We publish weekly reflections that help readers carry the cross of infertility with faith, hope, and community. Blog posts are scheduled 3 months in advance, so please choose a topic relating to:
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A feast day, awareness week, season, or holiday occurring 3 months from now
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A clear theme within the infertility journey (grief, hope, spiritual warfare, healing, marriage, discernment, etc.)
We especially welcome submissions from husbands sharing their perspective on navigating infertility.
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You're welcome to weave your personal testimony into these themes.
Need Inspiration?
Here Are Some Examples
Seasonal Blog Posts Relating to…
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A feast day: I don't know where else to go but Calvary (Feast of the Triumph of the Cross)
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A saint's day: St. Gianna and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Relics
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An awareness week: Can't you just adopt?
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A holiday: In a season of rejoicing, is there space for my grief?
Themed Blog Posts About…
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Spiritual warfare: My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?
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Spiritual motherhood: Spiritual motherhood: a love that's changing the world
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Prayer: Praying as a couple
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Healing: Overcoming infertility trauma
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Husband's perspective: Lost
Have an Idea? Let's Talk!
If you'd like to discuss your submission idea before writing, or collaborate with another writer for a joint piece, email Lauren and Katie at lauren@thefruitfulhollow.com and editor@thefruitfulhollow.com with an outline of your idea.
We're here to help you share your story in a way that serves others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you only accept guest submissions, or can I become a regular writer?
You're welcome to write as often or as little as you'd like. Many writers
start with one piece and continue contributing when topics resonate with their experience. Once you've written for us, we may reach out with specific ideas or invite our whole team to volunteer for upcoming themes.
There's no pressure, write when your heart is ready.
Q: I'm not comfortable sharing publicly about my infertility. Can I remain anonymous?
Absolutely. You're welcome to publish anonymously or use a pen name (such as your middle name and maiden name, or your name with an initial). Just let us know your preference when you submit.
Q: Do you pay writers?
Our entire ministry is voluntary, and all content is free for everyone. We're deeply grateful for the writers, mentors, and team members who give their time and talents to help others carry their cross.
Q: I've written for other blogs before. Can I still write for you?
Yes! We only ask that pieces published by The Fruitful Hollow (after editing and theological review by our team) remain exclusive to our blog. You're welcome to write for other platforms as well.
Ready to Share Your Story?
Download our submission guidelines to learn about our editorial process, formatting requirements, and theological review.
We can't wait to read what you have to share!
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