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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: What is one unique way that you helped your kids better understand God’s love for them? We are not looking for lectures or object lessons. Instead, we want hands-on, practical ideas that you or someone you know have done and that other parents can try to 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: June 16, 2023
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Parents with children who are in the home
Submission: Send your articles to Hacks&[email protected] and put “Attn: God’s Love” 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: What is one lesson that you’ve learned the hard way with your adult kids that you wish someone had told you ahead of time. (This is NOT a Hacks & Facts. Instead, it’s a full article.) This means that you should start with a true, personal story that relates to your article’s main idea. Then each of the two to four insights you give to support your main idea should also include a true, personal story (yours or someone else’s story that you have permission to tell). Depending on the issue you describe, you also might want to add a line or two from a counselor that you interview. (Do not use quotes from books, magazines or other printed sources.) At this time, this call for submissions is only for North American authors.
Word count: 400-500 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $125, on acceptance
Due date: May 10, 2023
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Parents of adult kids
Submission: Send your articles to [email protected] and put “Attn: What I wish someone had told me about parenting adult kids” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, phone) and article within your email AND as an attachment.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within twelve 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: What is one unique way that you have celebrated Jesus’ Resurrection as an extended family? 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 families can do. This is not the place for you to refine your voice as an author. 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: May 30, 2023
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Extended Families
Submission: Send your articles to Hacks&[email protected] and put “Attn: Extended Family Easters” 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: What is one way you’ve learned to separate from your adult kids (and their families) in a healthy way so they can take responsibility for themselves and live as they see fit and you can enjoy them but not be responsible for them? We are not looking for lectures or object lessons. Instead, we want hands-on, practical ideas that you or someone you know have done and that other parents can do. This is not the place for you to refine your voice as an author. 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: June 6, 2023
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Parents of adult kids
Submission: Send your articles to Hacks&[email protected] and put “Attn: Adult Kids and Separation” 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: We always accept hands-on, practical ideas for parenting kids. Think about the most unique thing you did that worked, or what you were surprised worked, or what you did to help your children better understand how to accept responsibility, calm their emotions, become motivated, mature in some way or draw closer to God.
Word count: 50 to 300 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $50, on acceptance
Due date: None; this is an ongoing call
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Parents with children in the home (these need to be practical, hands-on articles that you or someone you know have done and that other parents can immediately try)
Submission: Send your articles to Hacks&[email protected] and put “Attn: My Great Hack” in the subject line.
Format: Include your contact information (name, address, email, 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.
