How do I find publications that accept tutorials about APIs and developer tools?

To find publications that accept tutorials about APIs and developer tools, use a mix of targeted searching, publication research, and submission filtering.

1) Search with the right keywords

Try queries like:

• write for us API tutorial
• developer tools guest post
• publish tutorial REST API
• site:example.com tutorial guidelines
• API documentation tutorial submission
• dev publication contribute tutorial

Also search by topic plus format:

• GraphQL tutorial site:medium.com
• devtools tutorial site:substack.com
• SDK tutorial site:hashnode.com

2) Look for publication submission pages

Many publications have pages labeled:

• Write for us
• Contribute
• Editorial guidelines
• Submission guidelines
• Become a contributor

On those pages, check whether they accept:

• tutorials
• technical how-tos
• opinion pieces
• product walkthroughs
• code examples

3) Prioritize dev-focused platforms

These often accept tutorials on APIs/dev tools:

• Dev.to
• Hashnode
• Medium publications focused on engineering
• FreeCodeCamp and similar educational sites
• Smashing Magazine (selective, but sometimes relevant)
• SitePoint
• Hackernoon
• CSS-Tricks-style sites if the tutorial is front-end adjacent
• vendor blogs for tools in your niche

4) Check whether the publication matches your content type

For API/dev tool tutorials, the best fit is usually a publication that regularly publishes:

• integration guides
• SDK walkthroughs
• developer education
• technical deep dives
• case studies with code
• “getting started” tutorials

Avoid publications that mostly want:

• news
• listicles
• marketing content
• non-technical essays

5) Use content analysis to find likely buyers

If a publication has recent posts like:

• “How to build X with Y”
• “Integrating Z with an API”
• “Using [tool] to automate [task]” then they’re more likely to accept your tutorial.

6) Find editors or contributors on social media

Search:

• LinkedIn
• X/Twitter
• newsletter author pages
• publication contributor bios

Then look for submission instructions or pitch them directly.

7) Build a shortlist and pitch

For each publication, note:

• audience
• topics they cover
• article length
• code/sample requirements
• whether they pay
• submission method

Then send a short pitch with:

• proposed title
• audience benefit
• outline
• why it fits their publication

8) Ask these questions before submitting

• Do they accept tutorials with code?
• Do they allow product mentions?
• Do they require exclusivity?
• Do they have word count limits?
• Do they pay contributors?

If you want, I can also help you build a list of specific publications for your niche and geography, or draft a pitch template for API/developer tool tutorials.