CAPTURE. WRITE. CHANGE.
Red Ink Coffee welcomes new authors. Write what matters — and be read by those who care.
The Red Ink Coffee blog publishes important ideas — about people, coffee, systems, and the world.
Its authors are passionate individuals: insightful, curious, and unafraid to ask questions or connect the dots.
We’re an editorial team — so you can write in any language, as long as it’s substantive and grammatically correct.
Join the team of bloggers at redinkcoffee.com
We look for people, not "content creators"
We build dialogue — clear, thoughtful, and genuine.
This place is for people who have something to say, something worth sharing, something they are still working on.
Read the profiles of the bloggers we need.
If this describes you, get in touch right away!
The Insider
Lives the coffee chain from within. Writes what they see, feel, and know.
The Expert
Understands complex topics — not only coffee. Explains clearly, usefully, and honestly.
The Critic
Asks uncomfortable questions. Exposes what’s broken — and owns their own column.
The Observer
Watches how coffee meets the world. Connects it to labor, climate, and power.
The Organizer
Builds systems, tools, events, and networks. Shares what worked — and what didn’t.
The Historian
Knows what came before. Writes it to shape what comes next.
The First-Timer
Never published before. Has a shelter full of drafts — ready to speak.
The Rules Are Simple. But They Metters.
We don’t pay for unsolicited texts.
If you send us an article and demand payment, please don’t expect us to fall over ourselves rushing to wire money. At this stage, We don’t pay ourselves — or anyone else — for writing.
We write because it matters.
Because the subject deserves it.
Because The Better Coffee is not a brand — it’s a mission.
We do want to change that.
If you’d like to help us get there:
– take part in our paid training courses
– purchase our digital tools
– or support us directly (see our fundraiser in Explore)
Contributor Guidelines
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You write honestly and thoughtfully.
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You don’t discriminate.
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You don’t write ads in disguise.
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You express your opinion — and take responsibility for it.
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You align with the values described in The Better Coffee Standard.
You’re welcome to suggest photos — or we’ll help illustrate using copyrighted images we’ve selected.
We reserve the right…
We may delay, refuse, or remove any text that raises ethical concerns, turns out to be false, or slips into crypto-advertising. We only promote things we believe in — and even then, only rarely.
One Last Thing
If you're a PR person looking to place a paid, sponsored article — you're welcome.
But use the Contact tab. This form is for contributors, not campaign managers.
Become a blogger
Fill out the form to share your idea or submit a full article.
We’ll read it carefully — and if it fits, we’ll publish it.