Are you enchanted by Utrecht — its rhythm, its texture, its beautifully imperfect corners? Do you find stories in back alleys, in gallery shadows, in the clink of a café spoon? If your heart beats for discovery and your voice seeks a creative home, Utrechtian welcomes you.

✒ Why Join Us as a Writer?

Celebrate the City’s Soul
As a contributor to Utrechtian, you’ll craft narratives that reveal the overlooked, the intimate, and the inspired. From secret cinema spots to the poetry of public spaces, your voice will help locals and wanderers alike connect with the city on a deeper level.

Create with a Collective of Visionaries
Join an eclectic team of writers, designers, curators, and creatives — all united by their love for Utrecht’s beauty. Here, your ideas will be heard, nurtured, and brought to life with artistic freedom.

Grow, Express, Be Seen
Whether you’re an established storyteller or new to the page, this is a platform to refine your craft, build your portfolio, and reach a curious and culturally engaged audience.

Shape the Cultural Landscape
Through thoughtful features and vivid spotlights, you’ll uplift local makers, small businesses, and community happenings — becoming part of the city’s evolving narrative.

Other Ways to Collaborate

While we’re expanding our writing team, we also welcome expressions of interest from designers, developers, photographers, illustrators, and cultural curators. If you bring something beautiful to the table, we’d love to hear your vision.

How to Join

Feel called to contribute? Fill out the application form below, and tell us a bit about yourself, your experience, and how you might contribute. We can’t wait to hear from you and explore how we can collaborate to celebrate and share the magic of this city.