Writers &
Journalists
Original reporting, interviews, features, profiles and informed commentary.
SOMMERLZ welcomes distinctive voices, informed perspectives and exceptional stories from around the world.
SHARE YOUR STORY →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.
PROPOSE A STORY →Entrepreneurship, investment, family enterprise, private markets and the changing culture of wealth.
Exceptional residences, architecture, private islands, landmark developments and extraordinary places to live.
Superyachts, private aircraft, new launches, design, ownership and the experiences surrounding them.
Watches, automobiles, art, design, rare objects, dining and the passions behind important collections.
Remarkable destinations, private journeys and exceptional hotels that offer a different perspective on the world.
SOMMERLZ welcomes distinctive voices with the knowledge, experience and perspective to take our readers somewhere new.
Original reporting, interviews, features, profiles and informed commentary.
Original photography and visual narratives from extraordinary places and experiences.
Informed perspectives from professionals working across wealth, property, aviation, yachting, hospitality, design and luxury.
People with genuine knowledge of destinations, industries, collections, communities and experiences rarely seen from the outside.
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.
A fresh idea, perspective, interview, experience or point of access.
Knowledge of the subject and information our readers can trust.
A clear connection to the SOMMERLZ editorial world and its readers.
Tell us why the story matters, not simply what happened.
Writing and imagery capable of transporting the reader into another world.
Show us something extraordinary — and tell us why it matters.
We keep our submission process straightforward. Before sending your idea, please take a moment to review these guidelines.
Send us a concise story proposal rather than a completed article unless a full submission has been requested.
Tell us what makes your proposed story distinctive and why it belongs within the SOMMERLZ editorial world.
Writers may include links to previously published work. Photographers and visual storytellers may provide a portfolio link.
Industry professionals should briefly explain their experience, area of expertise and connection to the proposed subject.
Submitted ideas should be original, accurately represented and appropriate for editorial consideration.
Please tell us if your proposal is connected to a client, brand, property, product or other commercial interest.
Submission does not guarantee publication. Accepted contributions may be edited for clarity, length and SOMMERLZ editorial style.
Advertising, sponsored content and paid brand partnerships are handled separately from independent editorial submissions.
Have an idea that belongs in the world of SOMMERLZ? Introduce yourself and tell us what you would like to contribute.
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.
SHARE YOUR IDEA →