Work with Mera Magazine
Hello! This page covers all the ways to work with Mera Magazine and me. Read through or jump around using the index:
Tell your story
Are you interested in sharing your personal story with Mera Magazine readers? I’m looking for real, raw, and/or funny stories from women in all walks of life. You don’t have to identify as a writer, but if you do, even better! You do have to feel comfortable with vulnerability and sharing your words with the world.
FAQ
Can it be a story I’ve already published elsewhere? Preferably, no, but happy to have you publish it via your Substack/website as well, with a link back to your original piece on Mera Magazine.
Do you pay writers for personal essays? Unfortunately, I cannot afford to pay at this time (I’m still growing this thing!). If we proceed, I will provide structural advice and draft editing before publishing your piece, and I will promote the shit out of it on Substack. More information about MM readership is at the bottom of this page.
👉 Send your pitch and essay draft (one at a time) to alexis@alexisdamen.com, and I will be in touch. Please include “MM Submission” in the subject line.
My services
When I’m not writing and editing Mera Magazine, I work as a freelance content marketer, strategist, and writer. I also coach writers and freelancers.
Freelance content marketing and writing
If you’re looking for unique (SEO/GEO-friendly or branded) content for your website pages, blog, email newsletters, or LinkedIn, I’m here to help with both net-new content and editing and refreshing existing content. Some of my past and present clients include Shopify, Photoroom, MONEI, JULAHAS, and more.
👉 Learn more here. Get in touch to discuss your project here.
Coaching for writers and freelancers
I coach new writers and individuals seeking to build a freelance service-based business in writing and marketing. For writers, this includes workshopping drafts, editing, and structural feedback for reported stories, personal essays, SEO- and GEO-friendly content, or blended pieces. I can also assist in developing your Substack strategy and/or branding. For freelancers, this includes strategizing how to package your services, pricing, auditing your website, and more.
👉 Coaching programs are customizable and priced at a flat rate. Enquire by email at alexis@alexisdamen.com.
HuffPost essay course
I’ve been published in HuffPost Personal and have received inquiries regarding how to successfully pitch a personal essay to the HuffPost Personal column. This course involves working with me to revise your story as needed, write a successful email pitch, and develop a compelling essay title that stands out and captures the attention of HuffPost Personal editors. It includes two 30-minute video calls to discuss your essay and how you can potentially improve it, and two rounds of essay line edits from me via Google Docs.
👉 Enquire by email at alexis@alexisdamen.com.
Partnership opportunities
Partnerships come in all shapes and sizes. I’m open to ideas and would love to hear your creative suggestions for collaborative partnerships.
👉 Enquire by mail at alexis@alexisdamen.com.
Mera Magazine reader demographics
Mera Magazine is a women's lifestyle website and newsletter featuring raw, honest, and funny personal essays, interviews, advice, recs, and more. It reaches curious, independent, and health-conscious midlife women (in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s) in the United States and Europe. As of February 2026, Mera Magazine has approximately 2,000 email subscribers and around 4,000 followers on Substack. Newsletter/post views range from 1,000 to 12,000, with monthly traffic of 10,000 visitors.
Thanks for your interest in working with MM
See you soon,
Alexis
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