You’ve found your way here, so maybe something’s already simmering inside. Could be an idea. Could be a recipe. Could be that spicy thing your neighbor’s cousin once made with pineapple and sambal that you’ve finally perfected. Whatever brought you to this page, we’re glad. OriginalSin.com.sg isn’t just about ingredients or instructions, it’s where stories meet the stove, and we want yours on our table.
We’re inviting bold thinkers, silent kitchen warriors, pantry tinkerers, accidental geniuses, and everyday eaters to write with us. If your mind lives somewhere between soy sauce and science, or you’ve got thoughts while grinding spices, we’re listening.
What We Look For
We don’t care about titles. We care about ideas. And taste. Real taste. From hawker-inspired hacks to hyper-regional weirdness, we want what’s hiding in your kitchen drawer or scribbled in a corner of your mind. Think recipes nobody else is brave enough to print. Thoughts about food that make people pause halfway through chewing. Sharp takes. Clean writing. Unexpected flavors.
We’re especially hungry for:
- Stories with recipes, not recipes with filler
- Dishes that come with context
- Regional secrets and traditions (any country, any region)
- Experiments gone deliciously right
- Modern spins that aren’t trying too hard
- Witty essays about food, obsession, or failure
- Profiles of food creators who rarely get attention
- Unique perspectives on ingredients, technique, or sourcing
- Weird favorites you swear by (bring the stink, if it's worth it)
If your piece helps someone eat differently, cook more boldly, or think about taste from a new angle, we’ll probably love it.
The Style We Like
Keep it clean. Keep it real. We’re not looking for fancy padding or food puns stuffed like spring rolls. Use fewer words but make each one pull its weight. If you wouldn’t say it to someone over kaya toast, don’t write it here.
That means:
- Sentences that bite, not sprawl
- No word salad, even if you’re writing about one
- Don’t circle your point—get there and keep moving
- Tone: confident, not condescending
- No fluff. No filler. No food blog openings about your dog
We’re friendly folks, though. So if you’re nervous, that’s cool. Our editors will guide you. We’re not throwing anyone into the deep fryer without floaties.
What You Can Write
Still figuring out what kind of piece might work? Here are a few formats we like:
Recipe With Backstory
Got a dish that came from a road trip, old-school auntie, or midnight kitchen experiment? Start with the story. Make us care about the food before teaching us how to make it. If it has no story, it better taste like nothing else on earth.
Ingredient Deep-Dive
Pick one ingredient. Show us a side we don’t usually see. Make it feel fresh, relevant, maybe even dangerous.
Opinion Piece
Care about something that others overlook? Hot takes welcome, as long as they’re thoughtful and not just heat.
How-To With Guts
Teach something tricky, smart, or strange. But do it with guts. Don’t talk down. Trust the reader. Make them want to try.
Personal Essay
Food memory with teeth. We’re less interested in nostalgia, more into sharp feelings. You can write about grief, rage, joy, awkwardness whatever’s true. Just don’t write soft.
Interviews
Shine light on someone doing cool stuff. Could be a tofu maker, spice blender, or the dude frying donuts under a highway. Ask questions most people won’t.
Still unsure? Just send us a short pitch (more on that below). We’ll let you know if it’s got legs or taste.
What We Don't Want
We reject certain things before even finishing the first line. To save you time (and heartbreak), steer clear of:
- Sponsored content, brand plugs, or affiliate junk
- AI-written mush—don’t even try it
- Listicles like “10 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs”
- Overused words from food TV or marketing
- Empty stories that don’t go anywhere
- Recycled blog content from other platforms
- Health advice or nutrition claims with no backing
- Pieces with no original thought
Write for people who love food, not algorithms. If you treat your article like a way to boost clicks, we’ll click delete.
Submission Guidelines
We like pitches first. That way we can work together early. Pitches should be short and direct. Tell us:
- What you want to write
- Why it’s interesting
- Why you’re the one to write it
Try keeping your pitch to 150 words or fewer. Paste it into the body of your email, no attachments please. If you’ve written for other outlets before, you can link to your work, but we’re just as happy to read new voices.
After we accept your pitch, we’ll chat deadlines and length. Most pieces fall between 800–1500 words, but we’re flexible if the story needs room.
We only accept original work. That means unpublished anywhere else, not Medium, not your blog, not LinkedIn. Once we publish it, the rights stay with us. If you’d like to republish a version later, just ask.
Payment
Yes, we pay. Rates vary depending on the piece, experience, and complexity. We’re fair. We believe you should be compensated for your craft, and we’ll make sure the process is smooth.
If we accept your pitch, we’ll tell you the rate before anything is signed. If the piece requires extra reporting or time, we’ll factor that in. No surprises.
Editing
We’re not here to rewrite your voice. Our editors will help sharpen your structure, fix any blurry spots, and make sure the piece lands the way you meant it to. You’ll get to review all changes before anything goes live.
We care about every piece, no matter how small. We treat your work with respect because we want to be proud of what we publish, and you should too.
Why Write With Us?
You could write anywhere. So why here?
Because this isn’t a dumping ground. It’s a collection. We only publish stuff we’d read twice. Our audience is sharp, hungry, and curious. If you’ve got something that deserves that kind of reader, this is your place.
Plus, we’re fun. We reply fast. We give feedback. We don’t talk like robots. And we actually care about you, not just your draft.
We’ve built this site from scratch with care. Every story we add is part of that bigger recipe. Want in?
Contact Us
To pitch or ask questions, email us at contact@originalsin.com.sg. We check our inbox often, and we’re not scary. Really. Just mention "Write For Us" in the subject line so we know what it’s about.
Just give us a few days to respond, we might be elbow-deep in flour.
We built this space for people like you. People with strange ideas, rare memories, favorite dishes, or something honest to say. We want real voices, not polished PR talk or watered-down commentary. Bring your weird, your passion, your flavor.
Writing about food doesn’t have to be safe. Sometimes it shouldn’t be. Sometimes it needs to crack open the shell and show what’s messy underneath. That’s what makes it stick.
We’re not perfect. We’re always adjusting, learning, improving the mix. But one thing won’t change: our love for stories that matter, and the people who write them.
Got a fire to share? Throw it on our grill.