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: How has a Focus on the Family show, event, magazine, conference, phone call or something else helped you or your family or someone else and his or her family draw closer to Jesus, have a better marriage or become better parents? We are looking for life-changing, true stories that include a ministry of Focus on the Family. No AI, please. This call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: 200 to 500 words
Rights: All rights
Payment: $75, on acceptance
Due date: We will start considering manuscripts on October 20 and will continue until December 20.
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 Impact Story” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and your 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: 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.
