Looking for more writing opportunities? So are we! Every week we scour the internet, searching for posts that will help you expand your writing footprint. Then on Wednesday, we share some of what we've stumbled upon. Here's what we found this week.
MIRACLES AND MOMENTS OF GRACE
Nancy B. Kennedy
Author Nancy B. Kennedy is looking for stories told by mothers about motherhood for the third book in her "Miracles and Moments of Grace" series, to be published by Leafwood Publishers. The stories can be inspiring, thoughtful, heart-breaking or even funny. Stories with messages of faith are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy at kennedy5961@aol.com.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES
Ashley Fumia
They are looking for stories from people that have been affected by abortion. It could be from women that have had one themselves, the father, grandparents, friends...anyone. Contributors are encouraged to talk about how God has restored, redeemed and freed them from the trauma of abortion. The book will be written in a non-condemning way, instead full of grace and love.
Please email submissions to: speakup3189@yahoo.com
COMFORTING STORIES
Candace Pope
Author Candace Pope is accepting submissions for a compilation of true stories from people who have been blessed and comforted by God through animals and nature, especially after loss (death of a loved one, divorce, health, earthly possessions).
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Story length 900 to 1500 words.
- First-person narrative.
- If your story is selected, you will receive a free book upon publication.
- If your story is of a sensitive nature, such as related to divorce or financial loss, and you wish to remain anonymous, we can discuss that option as well as the changing of names.
- Author Candace Pope will edit every story for consistency and style, but will not change factual information. You must be willing to allow edits.
- The stories should be more unusual than simply how our pets provide companionship and comfort (although they certainly do). For example, one story is about a red-tailed hawk that paid several visits to a mom who had lost her 31-year-old son. That particular kind of bird was his favorite, and she sensed God assuring her that her son was with Him and doing fine.
- While no specific deadline has been set, Ms. Pope suggests submissions be sent by mid January.
CrossRiver Media Group
Based on Psalm 103, God’s BenefitPackage devotions remind readers of all the amazing things our Heavenly Father does for his people - from his compassion and mercy to his unfailing love and healing power.
We are looking for first-person, true stories of times in your life when God has proved faithful to his divine nature as described in Psalm 103 - whether it be forgiveness, healing, compassion, patience, or any of the other ‘benefits’ listed in the chapter.
Benefit Package is a compilation project contracted with CrossRiver Publishing and has a tentative release date in early Summer 2012.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Deadline for submissions is December 30, 2011.
- Devotions must include a verse (other than Ps. 103) along with the true story, practical application commentary and suggested prayer topic. Please indicate which benefit (including verse) in Psalm 103 you feel your story most closely fits.
- Please include a brief bio to be included with the devotional.
- Word count should be between 500 and 1000 words.
- Topics include but are not limited to God’s forgiveness, healing, life-saving power, justice, compassion, mercy, patience and father-like nature. (Please see list of benefits in Ps. 103.
- You may submit original or reprinted work, however if it is a reprint, please tell us where it was published and assure us you own the reprint rights.
- We will edit selected stories for clarity, consistency and style. We will not change factual information. If you are unwilling to allow edits, please do not submit.
- If your story is selected, we will notify you by email by February or March 2012.
- Contributors will receive a contributor credit along with one free copy of Benefit Package (working title). Author will also be able to order additional copies at a significantly discounted rate.
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To have a call for submission item considered for publication on CrossRiver's 'Wednesday's Call,' please submit to submissions@crossrivermedia.com with the information at least a week in advance. The submission will need to include a description of the opportunity, submission guidelines, deadlines and contact information.
