SUBMISSION CONTRIBUTIONS GUIDELINES

If you wish to share your blessings,knowledge, or God's glory with others on the net, promote your book, articles or ministry, or just stretch your writing muscles; perhaps you'd like to contribute your work here. There are opportunities for columns(4 articles a year) or just a one at a time publication. All work is contributory. It is protected by your copyright symbol (c) name and date, and by the copyright of this publication. There is no 100% fail proof way to protect your work, but these are good measures to take. I do not archive your work, so it is removed from internet browsing within a few months. By submitting your work in this way, you are acknowledging this, and that your work may become available to the public without your knowledge or permission. This is a choice.

Unsolicited material is not accepted by this website. Please query.
Only a limited number of submissions with queries will be read due to time limitations.

Do not send as an attachment until you first mail and ask. When attached, please send the complete story double-spaced, grammar and spell-checked. Unsolicited attachments or full manuscripts mailed in the form will be discarded. (those known to me are excluded from this requirement) Be sure to write 'submission' in your subject line. Be sure to sign and date your work. You will be asked to reply with your 'signed' permission (email is fine) to use your work, supply your complete address and phone number, and a confirmation number for my personal verification. Your personal information will not be used otherwise.

All departments follow a "seeds for planting . . .truth, faith, trust, encouragement, inspiration, motivation or recovery " concept. Please don't be preachy, but do share the truth of Jesus Christ from a personal experience point of view, and please refrain from using phrases like : "You should" and "You need to". Instead, use your own experience as the example, saying "I needed to", "I discovered", or "I learned". Using "We" in some instances is acceptable.

Please be very careful with your own editing. I have little time to do much grammatical, spelling or typing correction. If an article needs a lot of revising, I will have to send it back to you. Revisions may be acceptable.

Your short bio will be included, and any book promotion may be added to the Authors Report page. You may send your article via my email form - Your email address is protected in some measure by separating the name - @ (at) and the isp name (light.net).

Your address and phone will not be listed for your own protection, except in the case of an event. It is recommended that you use a post office box number, or alternate email address / phone numbers whenever possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

For "AUTHOR'S REPORT" You can share news about your writing, book, or speaking accomplishments or forthcoming events.


For "GROUPS " Please share information from Northern or North Central Ohio writing groups or workshops. These need to be posted with a full 12 month calendar such as; "Third Sundays each month" or "Second Monday nights every other month" at consistent locations. Please do not send information about an event that is only good for one month. It is not timely for the quarterly content renewal I try to manage. Include your email contact or post office box number for mail.


For "FEATURED" Best essays and guest authors will be selected from all contributions or those following a particular theme. No theme is set more than 2 months ahead of time, except for holidays.

Articles and essays may be to 450-800 words, but may be edited for space. These may cover a variety of personal experiences

"Featured" - Any style devotional or article by guest authors.

"Life Lessons" - Biblical applications applied to events in life/writing life

"Adoration" - essays in praise of our God's many attributes What has God done for you lately in your life/writing life? Blessings and praise.

"Sowing God's Way" - How your writing, or someone else's has blessed you or someone else.

For "YOUR SEEDS"


"Your Seeds" - in depth bible study 500 800w

A short, short "Morning Dew" includes the editor's letter, and additional essay that corresponds with a scripture - 200-300w.

"Seeds For Life" - Longer life and writing applications corresponding to bible truths How God has used you through the gift in you. - 500-700w,

"Planting Hope" - encouraging words for writers/seekers 500-600 w

"Weeding and Seeding" - eliminating obstacles in your life/writing life. 500-600w

Some things to consider: What has happened in your life that would be an encouragement?
What passage of scripture has been encouraging to you in difficult times?
How has someone else encouraged you?
What has encouraged, inspired or motivated you in your writing life?


For "WRTING DESK"


These articles of about 400-500 words should be writing related, spiritually motivating or inspiring for the gifts in arts. The Headings are:

"Writing Desk" is relevant news, tips and short articles I will pass along.

"Seeds for the Heart" is a look at obedience using God's talent in you, or in balancing writing with other aspects of your life and in ministry.

"Here's How" are specific writing topics and how tos. Up to 1000 w.

"Perfecting Tools". Articles about creativity and polishing 500-700 w or, links and resources featuring new technology or trade info.


For "YOUR TURN" Writing exercise suggestions and larger challenges are featured here. If you have a challenge you'd like to share, you're more than welcome.