Are you new to TheThinkLad and interested in publishing your own article? Getting started is simple. You do not need to manually create a separate author account. When you sign in with your Google account, the website automatically creates your author ID and gives you author access.

After that, you can write your article, add SEO details, upload a cover image, and submit your post for review.

This guide will walk you through the full process step by step.

Step-by-Step Guide for New Authors

1. Click “Write” to Start

First, go to thethinklad.com and click the Write option.

This is where new users can begin the author registration and article writing process.

2. Sign in With Google

Click Google to sign in using your Google account.

Once you sign in, TheThinkLad will automatically create your author ID and provide author access. You do not need to request access separately or fill out a manual registration form.

Make sure to use the Google account you want to use as your author profile.

3. Click “Write New Post”

After your author access is created, click the Write New Post button to start drafting your article.

This will open the article editor.

4. Enter Your Post Title

Add a clear and meaningful title for your article.

Your title should tell readers what your article is about and encourage them to read more.

Example:

How to Publish Your First Article on TheThinkLad

5. Add a Brief Description or Excerpt

Write a short description or excerpt for your article.

This appears as a preview and helps readers quickly understand the main idea of your post.

6. Write Your Article in the Editor

Now, write your full article in the editor.

You can structure your post with:

• Headings

• Paragraphs

• Images

• Links

• Lists

• Helpful explanations

Try to keep your article clear, original, and useful for readers.

7. Select at Least One Category

Choose at least one category from the available options.

Categories help organize your article and make it easier for readers to find related content on TheThinkLad.

8. Open Advanced SEO Settings

Click Advanced SEO Settings to improve how your article appears in search engines.

This step is optional but recommended.

9. Enter a Custom Search Title

Add a custom search title for better search visibility.

This title may appear in search results, so make it clear and keyword-friendly.

Example:

How to Create an Author Account and Submit an Article on TheThinkLad

10. Enter a Custom SEO Description

Write a custom SEO description for search engine result snippets.

Keep it short and informative.

Example:

Learn how new users can sign in with Google, automatically create an author ID, write an article, and submit it for review on The Think Lad.

11. Upload and Crop a Cover Photo

Click Upload & Crop Cover Photo to add a featured image to your article.

Choose an image that fits your topic and looks good as a blog cover.

12. Select the Best Aspect Ratio

Choose the aspect ratio that best fits your cover image.

This helps your image display properly on the website.

13. Apply the Crop

Click Apply Crop to confirm and save your selected image crop.

14. Submit Your Post for Review

When your article is complete, click Submit for Review.

Your article will be sent to the editorial team for approval.

15. Wait for Editorial Approval

After submission, your post will wait for editorial approval.

The editorial team will review your article before it is published.

16. Return to the Website After Approval

Once your article has been approved, return to thethinklad to check your published post.

17. View and Share Your Published Article

When your article is live, click on your published article to view it.

You can then share it with your friends, readers, and social media audience.

Video Tutorial

Watch the video tutorial below for a visual walkthrough of how to create your author account and submit your first article on TheThinkLad.