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Welcome Writers! Are you interested in writing for us?
You have found the Focus on the Family editorial team’s 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 [email protected].
Topic: How do you help your children prepare their children for the upcoming school year? 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 grandparents can do. 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: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $50, on acceptance
Due date: August 30, 2024
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Grandparents
Submission: Send your articles to [email protected] and put “Attn: Grands School” 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.
Topic: Are you able to write a script (only dialogue and descriptive actions) that could be made into a YA comic strip? We are looking for scripts under 200 words of dialogue (action descriptions don’t have a word limit). The script must be a complete story, have a faith element and relate to teen girls. No AI. At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: Under 200 words of dialogue; action descriptions are not counted in the word count.
Rights: All rights
Payment: $125, on acceptance
Due date: Scripts are looked at each month, ongoing until the need is met.
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Teen girls from 13 to 18; focus on the 15- to 16-year-old. (Don’t talk down to girls. Instead, come alongside them.)
Submission: Send your scripts to [email protected] and put “Attn: Brio Graphic Story-YA” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and story within your email. NO ATTACHMENTS are accepted for these short scripts at this time. 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 script at this time. Thank you for submitting it, and we will look forward to working with you at a later date.
