CONTRIBUTORS

Perspectives From an
Extraordinary World.

SOMMERLZ welcomes distinctive voices, informed perspectives and exceptional stories from around the world.

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Have a Story
Worth Telling?

SOMMERLZ explores the people, places, ideas and possessions shaping the world of private wealth and exceptional living.

We welcome original ideas from experienced writers, journalists, photographers, industry professionals and knowledgeable contributors who can bring authority, access or a distinctive point of view to our readers.

You do not need to be a regular SOMMERLZ contributor to introduce yourself or propose a story. What matters is the strength of the idea and its relevance to our editorial world.

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EDITORIAL INTERESTS

Stories That Take Us
Beyond the Ordinary.

01

Private Wealth

Entrepreneurship, investment, family enterprise, private markets and the changing culture of wealth.

02

Estates & Property

Exceptional residences, architecture, private islands, landmark developments and extraordinary places to live.

03

Yachts & Aviation

Superyachts, private aircraft, new launches, design, ownership and the experiences surrounding them.

04

Collectors & Lifestyle

Watches, automobiles, art, design, rare objects, dining and the passions behind important collections.

05

Travel & Access

Remarkable destinations, private journeys and exceptional hotels that offer a different perspective on the world.

VOICES & PERSPECTIVES

Expertise. Access. Perspective.

SOMMERLZ welcomes distinctive voices with the knowledge, experience and perspective to take our readers somewhere new.

Writer preparing an editorial story
01

Writers &
Journalists

Original reporting, interviews, features, profiles and informed commentary.

Photographer creating editorial imagery
02

Photographers &
Visual Storytellers

Original photography and visual narratives from extraordinary places and experiences.

Industry professional in a luxury travel setting
03

Industry
Experts

Informed perspectives from professionals working across wealth, property, aviation, yachting, hospitality, design and luxury.

Exclusive international destination
04

Global
Insiders

People with genuine knowledge of destinations, industries, collections, communities and experiences rarely seen from the outside.

THE SOMMERLZ STANDARD

We Look for More
Than Luxury.

A SOMMERLZ story should give the reader something they could not get from simply reading a press release. We look for ideas with substance, originality and a distinctive point of view.

01

Originality

A fresh idea, perspective, interview, experience or point of access.

02

Authority

Knowledge of the subject and information our readers can trust.

03

Relevance

A clear connection to the SOMMERLZ editorial world and its readers.

04

Perspective

Tell us why the story matters, not simply what happened.

05

Exceptional
Storytelling

Writing and imagery capable of transporting the reader into another world.

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Show us something extraordinary — and tell us why it matters.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

A Few Things
to Know.

We keep our submission process straightforward. Before sending your idea, please take a moment to review these guidelines.

01

Start With the Idea

Send us a concise story proposal rather than a completed article unless a full submission has been requested.

02

Explain the Angle

Tell us what makes your proposed story distinctive and why it belongs within the SOMMERLZ editorial world.

03

Show Us Your Work

Writers may include links to previously published work. Photographers and visual storytellers may provide a portfolio link.

04

Share Your Expertise

Industry professionals should briefly explain their experience, area of expertise and connection to the proposed subject.

05

Be Original

Submitted ideas should be original, accurately represented and appropriate for editorial consideration.

06

Disclose Commercial Interests

Please tell us if your proposal is connected to a client, brand, property, product or other commercial interest.

07

Editorial Review

Submission does not guarantee publication. Accepted contributions may be edited for clarity, length and SOMMERLZ editorial style.

COMMERCIAL ENQUIRIES

Looking for a Brand
Partnership Instead?

Advertising, sponsored content and paid brand partnerships are handled separately from independent editorial submissions.

CONTRIBUTE TO SOMMERLZ

Tell Us
Your Story.

Have an idea that belongs in the world of SOMMERLZ? Introduce yourself and tell us what you would like to contribute.

Please do not submit confidential or embargoed information through this form.

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THE SOMMERLZ WORLD

Extraordinary stories
can begin anywhere.

A WORLD WORTH DISCOVERING

Extraordinary Stories
Can Begin Anywhere.

From established writers to people with exceptional expertise, access or perspective, SOMMERLZ is interested in stories that take our readers somewhere new.

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