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Write For Us Gaming: Mods, Tips, And Game Guides
Every good game comes with a manual. This one is for writers. Whether you mod Skyrim until it begs for mercy, squeeze 60 FPS out of a tired laptop, or know every ending of a visual novel by heart, there is a gaming guide only you can write. If that sounds like you, write for us.
This is the F95Zone write for us gaming page. Got a mod setup that works, a boss you finally beat, or a setting that fixed your frame rate? Pick your topic below and send us a short pitch.
Controls Every button is a topic we accept
- ModsLoad orders, safe installs and quality of life picks
- Game GuidesWalkthroughs, boss fights and beginner routes
- Mobile GamingAndroid, iOS, browser and cloud play
- TipsFPS boosts, settings, storage and battery fixes
- Single-Player CheatsButton-combo codes and trainers, explained safely
- Visual Novels And IndieStory games, retro classics and hidden gems
- Edited with you
- Published under your name
- First-hand guides only
Tip for first-timers: your first write for us gaming pitch can be five lines long. Tell us the game, the problem and what you figured out. We will help with the rest.
About Our Write For Us Gaming Program
If you searched for a write for us gaming page that cares more about players than keywords, you found it.
F95Zone is a free gaming community for PC and mobile players, with guides, mods, a game library and a community forum where players help each other every day. Our blog exists for one reason: to help people get more out of the games they already love. We accept gaming guest posts from players, modders and new writers who want to help with that.
Plenty of gaming blogs that accept guest posts are happy with recycled patch notes and thin listicles. We are not. A good F95Zone guide starts with something you actually did in a game, explains it clearly enough for a beginner, and tells readers what to do when it goes wrong. Our beginner guide to installing game mods safely and our tips to improve FPS on weak PCs show the tone we love.
When you write for us about gaming, you can cover mods, tips and game guides for PC, console and mobile, single-player cheats and trainers, performance fixes, visual novels, indie gems and retro classics. New to writing? Our write for us gaming process is built for first-time contributors: send a short pitch, get honest notes, and publish under your own name.
Why Game Guides Need Real Players
Every gamer knows the feeling. It is late, you are stuck, and the top search result is a page full of ads that never quite answers the question, or that was written for a version of the game that no longer exists.
The guides people remember are written by someone who was stuck in the same place and found a way through. They mention the patch they played on. They admit what did not work. They warn you before the step that might break your save.
You do not need to be a professional writer to write that kind of guide. You need to have played the game, and to care about the next person who gets stuck.
Three Players We Write For
Stuck On A Boss At 1 A.M.
They need the one strategy that actually works, not three paragraphs of lore before the answer.
Nervous About Their First Mod
They need the safe way to install it and the way to undo it. Our guide to backing up your game before modding exists for them.
Gaming On A Ten-Year-Old Laptop
They need settings that genuinely help, like the ones in our guide to optimizing games for low-end devices.
Write the guide you wish you had found the night you got stuck.
Non-commodity content only
We Accept Non-Commodity Content Only
Every write for us gaming pitch is judged on one question: could someone have written this without playing the game? If yes, it is commodity content and we pass. If only you could have written it, we want it.
“Creating content that people find unique, compelling, and useful will likely influence your website's presence in generative AI search in the long run more than any of the other suggestions in this guide.”
Common drop
Commodity Content
Common knowledge that could come from anyone. It restates what is already out there and adds little a player could not find in ten other tabs.
- Unique1/5
- Specific1/5
- Authentic0/5
We pass
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Non-Commodity Content
First-hand, specific experience that goes beyond common knowledge. A real run, a real save, a real machine, and what actually happened.
- Unique5/5
- Specific5/5
- Authentic5/5
We publish
Google's own guide compares "7 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers" with "Why We Waived the Inspection & Saved Money: A Look Inside the Sewer Line". Here is the same idea, played out in games.
Unique
Brings a viewpoint or information other sites lack or cannot easily copy.
Proof we look forYour run, your crash log, your benchmark, your build.
Specific
Talks about one game, one patch, one build or one situation, not general rules or generic steps.
Proof we look forVersion numbers, hardware, settings, the exact boss or level.
Authentic
Shows first-hand knowledge or experience of the game.
Proof we look forYour own screenshots, hours played, what you tried and what failed.
- Google describes good non-commodity content in three words: unique, specific and authentic. This is what those words mean for a gaming guide.
The Commodity Check: Ask Before You Pitch
Three yeses and your write for us gaming pitch is ready. Not sure about one? Say so in your pitch and we will help you find the angle that only you can write.
Pitch Your Non-Commodity Guide- Did I actually do this in the game myself?
- Does my guide name one game, one version and one real situation?
- Is there something here no other site has: a screenshot, a number, or a mistake I made?
What We Mean By Mods, Tips, And Game Guides
These words get stretched to cover almost anything online. Here is how our write for us gaming section uses them, so you can tell quickly where your idea fits.
Mods
Tools that change how a game plays
Installation walkthroughs, load orders, quality of life picks, and how to remove a mod cleanly when something breaks.
Tips
Small changes that make a big difference
Performance fixes, settings that matter, storage and battery tips, and habits that make games more fun to play.
Game Guides
The help players actually search for
Walkthroughs, boss strategies, beginner guides, build and economy guides, and single-player cheats explained responsibly.
Gaming Categories We Accept
These are the worlds our write for us gaming program covers. Each one links to what we have already published, so you can see the level before you play it.
World 1
Guides & Tutorials
- Walkthroughs
- Boss strategies
- Beginner guides
- Puzzle and word games
Start here: Idle Breakout guide
World 2
Mods & Customization
- Mod installs
- Load orders
- Quality of life mods
- Single-player trainers
Start here: Back up before modding
World 3
Mobile Gaming
- Android and iOS games
- Battery and heat
- Browser and cloud play
- Casual favorites
Start here: Roblox in your browser
World 4
Technology
- FPS and performance
- Storage and SSDs
- Low-end hardware
- Clips and capture
Start here: Gaming clips into GIFs
Bonus LevelWrite a guide for a game in our library. Tips, builds and beginner guides for these are always welcome.
Choose Your Character: Who Should Write For Us
Every kind of player has a guide only they can write. Which one sounds like you?
No pro badge required. Players, modders, streamers, students and first-time writers are all welcome to write for us about gaming.
The Modder
- Special ability
- Fixing whatever the last patch broke
- Best guides to write
- Mod setups, load orders and safe install guides
The Completionist
- Special ability
- Finding the very last collectible
- Best guides to write
- 100% guides, checklists and missable warnings
The Low-End Hero
- Special ability
- Steady frame rates on hardware nobody else would try
- Best guides to write
- Performance, settings and storage guides
The Mobile Grinder
- Special ability
- Progressing smartly without spending a fortune
- Best guides to write
- Mobile tips, battery fixes and free-to-play strategy
The Story Reader
- Special ability
- Noticing every choice and every ending
- Best guides to write
- Visual novel and narrative game guides
The Strategy Planner
- Special ability
- Thinking ten turns ahead
- Best guides to write
- Strategy, builds and in-game economy guides
Gaming Guide Ideas We Would Love To Publish
Think of these as achievements waiting for the right player. Each one starts with a real situation and a real person who could write it.
Your First Skyrim Mod List, Explained Like A Friend Would
A small, stable starter list with the load order and the reasons behind it.
Unlocked by a modder with a setup they trust. See: Skyrim
Stardew Valley For Players With Thirty Minutes A Night
How to plan short sessions so every in-game day still feels worth it.
Unlocked by a player who farms on a lunch break. See: Stardew Valley
Celeste Assist Mode Is Not Cheating. Here Is How To Use It Well
An honest, kind guide to accessibility options for players who want to finish.
Unlocked by a player who finished it both ways. See: Celeste
Playing Elden Ring On A Budget PC: Settings That Actually Help
Tested settings, real frame rates and what to switch off first.
Unlocked by someone who did it on older hardware. See: Elden Ring
Terraria Boss Prep For Players Who Keep Dying Early
Arena building, potions and gear checks, explained without spoilers overload.
Unlocked by a player who finally beat the early bosses. See: Terraria
Factorio Without Spaghetti: A Gentle First Factory
Layouts and habits that keep a first base tidy and easy to expand.
Unlocked by a player with a few hundred hours of factories. See: Factorio
Slay The Spire Deckbuilding Mistakes Every New Player Makes
Why smaller decks win, and how to read a run before it goes wrong.
Unlocked by a player who climbs every week. See: Slay The Spire
Mobile Gaming On A Two-Year-Old Phone: What To Change First
Battery, heat and storage fixes that make older phones feel new again.
Unlocked by a mobile player who refuses to upgrade. See: Mobile Gaming
Your best gaming guide is probably the answer you already give friends in voice chat. Write it down properly, then pitch it to us.
Loading Screen Tips For Gaming Writers
Six habits that separate a guide players bookmark from one they close after ten seconds.
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Tell readers which version or patch you played. Games change, and a guide without a version can quietly become wrong.
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Say what you tested on: PC, console or phone, and roughly what hardware. It saves readers hours of guessing.
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Lead with the fix, then explain the why. A stuck player wants the answer before the backstory.
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Use screenshots from your own game, not marketing art or images from other sites.
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Warn before anything risky. Tell readers to back up saves before mods, cheats or file edits.
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Be as honest as a good player review. Our piece on how player reviews help gamers choose shows why that trust matters.
Write For Us Gaming Guidelines
Think of this as the settings menu for your guide. Match these before you send your draft and you will save yourself a full round of edits.
Format
- Word countLonger is fine for full walkthroughs1,000 to 2,500
- LanguagePlain words, short paragraphsUS English
- HeadingsOne H1, then clear H2 sectionsTitle Case
- Em dashesCommas and periods read better on mobileOff
Accuracy
- Game version or patchTell readers exactly what you playedOn
- Platform and hardwarePC, console or phone, and roughly what specsOn
- Your own screenshotsNo marketing art or images from other sitesOn
- Backup warning before risky stepsRequired for mods, cheats and save editsOn
- AI-written draftsAI tools are fine for spell checks, not for writingOff
Links And Credit
- Internal linksRelevant F95Zone pages with descriptive anchors2 to 5
- External sourcesOfficial developer sites and trusted references1 to 3
- Author bio linkYour site, channel or social profile1
- Sponsored or affiliate linksOnly through a separate written agreementOff
Pitches That Get A Game Over, And Why
Our readers trust what they find here with their saves, their accounts and their devices. That shapes what we say no to.
Close to one of these lines? Ask first. Careful writing about trainers, save editing or game economies is welcome when it stays single-player and safe.
- Pirated downloads, cracks or leaked buildsWe link to official stores. Developers deserve to get paid for their work.
- Cheats for online, ranked or competitive playThey ruin matches for other players and get accounts banned. Single-player only.
- Risky download adviceUnknown executables or "turn off your antivirus" steps put readers at risk.
- Adult or explicit contentThis section is for gaming guides that anyone can read.
- Gambling, skin betting or loot box schemesWe will not send players toward ways to lose real money.
- Spun, rewritten or AI-generated articlesPlayers can tell within a paragraph, and so can our editors.
- Pieces written mainly to place a linkA link should help the reader, not the other way around.
How To Write For Us Gaming: Level 1 To Level 5
Five levels from your first pitch to a published guide, and you see every edit before it goes live.
- 1
Send A Pitch
A short email with your title, the game, who it is for, and why you are the right player to write it.
- 2
Get Honest Notes
We aim to reply within 3 to 5 business days, with notes on angle and scope, or a clear no and why.
- 3
Write And Test
Write the guide, then follow your own steps once more on a fresh save. If you can follow it, readers can too.
- 4
Edit Together
Expect at least one round of edits. We never change your meaning without asking.
- 5
Go Live
Your guide is published under your name, with your bio and one link.
Your Pitch, Ready To Send
Copy this, fill in the highlighted parts, and send it. Five lines is enough. We would rather read a short, honest pitch than a polished one.
Never been published? Replace the samples with 200 to 300 words about any game you love.
Hi F95Zone team,
I would like to write a guide called working title for game and platform. It is for who the reader is, and it covers three to five sentences on what the guide covers.
I have played your experience with this game, and I tested everything on version or patch.
Samples of my writing: one or two links
Thanks,
your name
Loot You Earn When You Write For Us
Writing a gaming guest post should be worth your time. Here is what drops when your guide goes live.
Legendary
Your Byline
Your name on a guide players actually use and come back to.
Epic
Real Editing
Honest notes that make you a better writer for every piece after this one.
Rare
A Bio Link
One link to your site, YouTube or Twitch channel, or social profile.
Rare
Players Helped
Readers who finally get unstuck because you wrote it down.
About payment: standard guest posts are unpaid. Sponsored content is a separate agreement, made in writing before you start.
Write For Us Gaming FAQs
Quick answers to what most players ask before they send their first gaming guest post pitch.
Something else on your mind? Email info.f95zoned@gmail.com or use our contact page. There are no silly questions from someone about to write a guide.
What Does Write For Us Gaming Mean At F95Zone?
It means we accept original gaming guest posts from players and new writers. Our gaming section covers mods, tips and game guides for PC, console and mobile, from walkthroughs and boss strategies to performance fixes and safe mod installs. Every accepted guide is edited with you before it is published.
Do I Need To Be A Professional Writer?
No. Most of the guides we love come from players who know a game well and explain it clearly. If you have never been published, send a short sample about any game you enjoy and we will take it from there.
Can I Write About Cheats And Trainers?
Yes, for single-player and offline games. Explain what the cheat does, which version it works on, and how to back up saves first. We do not publish cheats for online, ranked or competitive play.
Can I Write About Mods?
Yes. Link to the official mod page or a trusted mod site, say which game version you tested, and include clear backup and removal steps. Our beginner guide to installing mods safely shows the level of care we expect.
Do You Accept Mobile Gaming Guides?
Yes. Android, iOS, browser and cloud gaming guides are all welcome, especially honest tips for older phones and free-to-play games.
Do You Accept Articles Published Elsewhere?
No. Every guide must be original and unpublished, including on your own blog, Reddit or Medium.
Can I Include A Link To My Website Or Channel?
Yes, one link in your author bio to your website, YouTube or Twitch channel, or social profile. Links inside the guide should help the reader. Sponsored and affiliate links need a separate written agreement.
Do You Pay Contributors?
Standard guest posts are unpaid. You receive author credit, a bio link and real editing. Sponsored content is handled as a separate agreement made in writing before you start.
How Long Until I Hear Back?
We aim to reply to pitches within 3 to 5 business days. If a week passes without a response, a polite follow-up is welcome.
Can I Write About Tech Or Hardware Instead?
Yes. Gaming hardware and PC performance guides fit here. For broader technology topics, see our Write For Us Tech page.
Found This Page Through A Search?
Writers usually reach this page by searching phrases like these. If one of them brought you here, you are in the right place: this write for us gaming page is where F95Zone accepts mods, tips and game guides from new and first-time gaming writers.
Know a modder, streamer or friend who explains games well? Send them this page. They may be searching for it right now.
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Press Start On Your First Gaming Guide
Somewhere tonight, a player is stuck on the exact thing you already figured out. Write the guide that gets them through. Send a short pitch and a real editor will read it.
Community guides are reviewed by our editors before they go live. Always back up your saves before trying mods or cheats. Read our Editorial Policy and Disclaimer. Mailing address: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA.