Hi Kari, yes I'm still accepting new writers. I just added you. And, yes, Medium can be a bit overwhelming. This is the best way to contact publishers (via a comment or a private note on a post). Feel free to submit a piece when you're ready. Here's how to submit a draft to a publication: https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/213904978-Add-a-draft-or-post-to-publication