1) You may have heard, we eat stereotypes for lunch around here.
Stereotypes can be harmful. Especially when comes to stereotypes that say a man must fit into a certain “man-box”, Or let people believe there is only one way for a man to be a man. Stereotypes like “boys will be boys” normalize bad behavior and help create and maintain a culture of bad behavior. Stereotypes such as of the stoic man, or men whose only emotion is anger, can cause harm for generations. Dittos the idea that any stereotypical feminine traits are “unmanly” and therefore less than.
2) We are changing the way the world sees men, dads, boys—and their roles in society today.
We actively work to create tell the stories of and create images of men, dads, boys who are conscious, open, engaged, and diverse.
3) The world is changing almost faster than most people can process that change. Writing and speaking about a rapidly changing world helps you process that change.
Writing helps you articulate the changes you are experiencing, and gives you greater insights, self-awareness and empathy and compassion for others. Men have been pressured by society to not be vulnerable, not to be open, and to hold their hand close. Writing for The Good Men Project will help expand your worldview.
4) We will help you build your platform, become a better writer, become a part of a community…and get more fans.
Becoming an author/contributor to The Good Men Project puts you right into a community of other writers and people who care about the things you do. Depending on how knowlegeable you are on platform building, you’ll get better SEO, promotion on social media, many opportunities to connect with other writers, and classes, workshops and calls all designed to help you succeed.
5) The Good Men Project is looking for contributors.
We are always looking for people with unique points of view, people who are interested in how the world is changing, people who want to support our mission. If that is you, please consider submitting your story, article or post below.
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We want to read your point of view. When you’re ready to submit, click one of the colorful boxes, below.
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The Good Men Project is different from other media companies. We are a “participatory media company”—which means we don’t just have content you read and share and comment on but it means we have multiple ways you can actively be a part of the conversation. As you become a deeper part of the conversation—The Conversation No One Else is Having—you will learn all of the ways we support our Writers’ Community—community FB groups, weekly conference calls, classes in writing, editing platform building and how to create social change.
Want to know more about what we do here?
Read: What We Talk About When We Talk About Men: The Top 12 Issues Men Face Today.
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Here are more ways to become a part of The Good Men Project community:
Request to join our private Facebook Group for Writers—it’s like our virtual newsroom where you connect with editors and other writers about issues and ideas.
Click here to become a Premium Member of The Good Men Project Community. Have access to these benefits:
- Get access to an exclusive “Members Only” Group on Facebook
- Join our Social Interest Groups—weekly calls about topics of interest in today’s world
- View the website with no ads
- Get free access to classes, workshops, and exclusive events
- Be invited to an exclusive weekly “Call with the Publisher” with other Premium Members
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Are you stuck on what to write? Sign up for our Writing Prompts emails, you’ll get ideas directly from our editors every Monday and Thursday. If you already have a final draft, then click below to send your post through our submission system.
If you are already working with an editor at GMP, please be sure to name that person. If you are not currently working with a GMP editor, one will be assigned to you.
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Are you a first-time contributor to The Good Men Project? Submit here:
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Have you contributed before and have a Submittable account? Use our Quick Submit link here:
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Do you have previously published work that you would like to syndicate on The Good Men Project? Click here:
Join our exclusive weekly “Call with the Publisher” — where community members are encouraged to discuss the issues of the week, get story ideas, meet other members and get known for their ideas? To get the call-in information, either join as a member or wait until you get a post published with us. Here are some examples of what we talk about on the calls.
Want to learn practical skills about how to be a better Writer, Editor or Platform Builder? Want to be a Rising Star in Media? Want to learn how to Create Social Change? We have classes in all of those areas.
While you’re at it, get connected with our social media:
- To join our Facebook Page, go here.
- To sign up for our email newsletter, go here.
- To follow The Good Men Project on Twitter, go here.
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However, you engage with The Good Men Project—you can help lead this conversation about the changing roles of men in the 21st century. Join us!
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We have pioneered the largest worldwide conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. Your support of our work is inspiring and invaluable.
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