Welcome Writers! Are you interested in writing for us?
You have found the Focus on the Family and Brio editorial teams’ most recent call-for-submissions page, along with where to send each article or pitch. (This does not mean to call Focus on the Family if you have a submission. “Call for Submissions” is the term used in publishing to let you know that submissions are being accepted for specific topics.) If you are new to our publication, you can order a subscription.
We do have a few ongoing writing needs. To find out more about them, scroll to the bottom of this page. If you have an idea that is outside of our call for submissions and want to send us an unsolicited query or article, send it to FocusMagSubmissions@family.org.
Topic: Do you have a relevant marriage article that includes true stories and a unique message that will help couples draw closer together in their relationship? No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: Under 400 words
Rights: First, nonexclusive rights
Payment: $100, on acceptance
Due date: Manuscripts are considered on an ongoing basis.
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Married parents with children in the home
Submission: Use the submissions button on this page and put “Attn: FOTF marriage” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to purchase your article. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you at a later date.
Topic: Do you have a parenting article that includes true stories and a unique message that will help Christians parent their children? No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: Under 400 words
Rights: First, nonexclusive rights
Payment: $100, on acceptance
Due date: Manuscripts are considered on an ongoing basis.
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Married parents with children in the home
Submission: Use the submissions button on this page and put “Attn: FOTF parenting” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to purchase your article. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you at a later date.
Topic: What are unique things you do to parent your adult kids and strengthen your bond with them? We are not looking for lectures or object lessons. Instead, we want a hands-on, practical insights that you or someone you know have done and that other parents of adult kids can do. No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: 400 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $100, on acceptance
Due date: This is an ongoing call
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Christian parents of adult kids
Submission: Use the submission button at the top of this page. Put “Attn: Editor for Parenting Adult Kids” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to use your article. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you another time.
Topic: What unique things do you do with your grandchildren that help you bond with them? Or how do you orchestrate this role in your extended family? We are not looking for lectures or object lessons. Instead, we want a hands-on, practical insights that you or someone you know have done and that other grandparents can do. No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: 400 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $100, on acceptance
Due date: This is an ongoing call
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Christian grandparents
Submission: Use the submission button at the top of this page. Put “Attn: Grandparenting editor” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to use your article. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you another time.
Topic: Do you have an article that comes alongside teen girls and helps them grow in their identity in Christ, mature or understand a confusing cultural issue? This article would need to start with a personal story, tell your topic and include personal stories for each of your points and insights. No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: Under 900 words
Rights: First, nonexclusive rights
Payment: $150, on acceptance
Due date: Manuscripts are considered on an ongoing basis.
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Teen girls who are Christians; the target for articles is often the 15- or 16-year-old
Submission: Use the submissions button on this page and put “Attn: Brio article submission” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article within your email. NO ATTACHMENTS are accepted at this time.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to purchase your article. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you at a later date.
Topic: What unique activities do you do to parent your children? What seasonal activities do you do? We are not looking for lectures or object lessons. Instead, we want a hands-on, practical idea that you or someone you know have done and that other parents can do. Write these in first person. This is not the place for you to refine your voice as an author. No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: 50-300 words
Rights: All rights
Payment: $50, on acceptance
Due date: This is an ongoing call.
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Parents of 0-3 year olds, 4-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds. Please only submit for one age group.
Submission: Send your articles to us through the button at the top of this page. Put “Attn: Short article editor” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article within your email. NO ATTACHMENTS are accepted for these short articles. Do not worry about formatting.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to use your article at this time. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you another time.
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