Jess
01-05-2006, 07:50 PM
These guidelines are posted with permission:
Inspired Moms is now a paying market for all new articles published in 2006.
We are now able to give our authors the following remuneration for their work following publication:
$15 for each published feature article.
$10 for each published article.
$5 for each published devotional or poem.
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Writer’s Guidelines for 2006:
All writers must adhere to our guidelines to be considered for publication. Because we are now a paying market, we have a dramatic influx of content submitted and still the same number of staff handling the additional work. Writers increase their potential for consideration and publication if they follow our format and guidelines. Thank you.
Deadlines are three (3) months prior to publication date; earlier entries are more likely to be published.
Writers must follow topic list for each edition.
QUERY FOR LISTED FEATURE ARTICLES AS THEY ARE ASSIGNED OR FILLED IN ADVANCE.
SIZE: Articles 800 – 1000 words FEATURE Articles up to 1200 words
Submissions must be e-mailed to editor@inspiredmoms.com and include Author’s Biography and writing credits up to 200 words. If desiring feature, please include your Author’s Photo in .jpg/.png/.bmp format. If you have resources for moms/parents/kids such as books, please include a .jpg image of the front of your book along with pertinent purchasing information. We will only promote books that are currently in print and widely available to our audience.
FORMAT: Double Spaced, VERDANA or Times New Roman Font Size 12 pt.
TONE: Conversational and Informal. Please don’t preach, our Moms appreciate friendship-style articles.
All articles for Blended Family Moms, Work At Home Moms, Baby Steps, Your Wealth, Your Health, Your Home (Hospitality/Décor), Home School Moms should strive to be as close to the current month’s topic as possible.
FEATURE ARTICLES are need for our "Growing Great Families" and "Finding Time For Yourself" segments on the Main Page. Secondary Feature Articles will be spotlighted on supporting e-zine pages.
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2006 Topic and Theme List for INSPIRED MOMS
January/February 2006 (Deadline for submission is October 2005)
TOPIC: IMPRESSIONS
FEATURE Articles: First Impressions (First Time You Saw Your Child); Making a Mark on Your Child’s Heart; Tips For Moms: Leaving A Love That Lasts; Factual Faith – Lasting Impressions of God.
March/April 2006 (Deadline for submission is Dec. 2005)
TOPIC: FRESH STARTS
FEATURE Articles: Repair, Rebuild, Renew – Creating a Better Relationship with your family;Washed-Out and Weary: Thriving Tips for the Barely Surviving Mom; How to Help Your Child Learn Forgiveness.
May/June 2006 (Deadline for submission is February 2006)
TOPIC: MOM MISSIONS
FEATURE Articles: Sharing God’s Love This Summer (mission-focus trips); Summer Setbacks – How to kick idle out of your child’s life and get them back in gear; The Power of Positive Playing
July/August 2006 (Deadline for submission is April 2006)
TOPIC: BACK TO SCHOOL
FEATURE Articles: (College) Bright dreams but broken wings – When Your Child Won’t Fly From The Nest; (High School) Cracking The Shell – How to Help Your Child Understand the Next Stage of Their Life’s Purpose; (Jr. High) Middle Ground: Sacred and Scared; (Elementary) Packing What You Need
September/October 2006 (Deadline for submission is June 2006)
TOPIC: FALL FESTIVITIES
FEATURE Articles: Falling Into You (Ways to Make New Memories This Fall); Fall Craft Ideas - using change to create new and fun activities to make with your child; The Great Outdoors - Spending Time With Yourself and God.
November/December 2006 (Deadline for submission is August 2006)
TOPIC: CHARITABLY CHRISTMAS
FEATURE Articles: The Gift No One Thought Of (Making, Sharing, and Being the Greatest Gift Your Family Needs); Recycled Treasures - Last Season showed us how many regifted or recycled their unwanted Christmas presents - Let our readers know how they can regift/recycle or become reconciled with their gift being special because it is the thought that counts; Christmas Reborn: A Spiritual Renewal of the Christ-Centered Christmas through Charity.
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Note:
All Feature Article titles for Secondary Page Feature Articles are given as specific ideas for our writer's to write about. Query the editor to ensure that each article is available and not filled prior to writing or submitting. These opportunities are given by assignment only.
Writers who are desiring to write the feature for "Growing Great Families" or "Finding Time For Yourself" need to ensure that they are sticking to the Topic listed.
For general articles, devotionals, please use your own creativity while writing within our Writer's Guidelines. We look specifically for writers who can combine a personal tone, sense of humor and a relevant message into their work to reach a global and diverse audience of moms in over 30 countries.
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Although we will try to respond to as many submissions as possible, it is not likely that we will be able to respond personally to each one.
All Authors with selected articles for publication will be notified within 3-4 weeks of their receipt of acceptance. Payment will be sent to authors at their given mailing address after publication date.
God Inspires All.
Inspired Moms is now a paying market for all new articles published in 2006.
We are now able to give our authors the following remuneration for their work following publication:
$15 for each published feature article.
$10 for each published article.
$5 for each published devotional or poem.
__________________________________________________ __
Writer’s Guidelines for 2006:
All writers must adhere to our guidelines to be considered for publication. Because we are now a paying market, we have a dramatic influx of content submitted and still the same number of staff handling the additional work. Writers increase their potential for consideration and publication if they follow our format and guidelines. Thank you.
Deadlines are three (3) months prior to publication date; earlier entries are more likely to be published.
Writers must follow topic list for each edition.
QUERY FOR LISTED FEATURE ARTICLES AS THEY ARE ASSIGNED OR FILLED IN ADVANCE.
SIZE: Articles 800 – 1000 words FEATURE Articles up to 1200 words
Submissions must be e-mailed to editor@inspiredmoms.com and include Author’s Biography and writing credits up to 200 words. If desiring feature, please include your Author’s Photo in .jpg/.png/.bmp format. If you have resources for moms/parents/kids such as books, please include a .jpg image of the front of your book along with pertinent purchasing information. We will only promote books that are currently in print and widely available to our audience.
FORMAT: Double Spaced, VERDANA or Times New Roman Font Size 12 pt.
TONE: Conversational and Informal. Please don’t preach, our Moms appreciate friendship-style articles.
All articles for Blended Family Moms, Work At Home Moms, Baby Steps, Your Wealth, Your Health, Your Home (Hospitality/Décor), Home School Moms should strive to be as close to the current month’s topic as possible.
FEATURE ARTICLES are need for our "Growing Great Families" and "Finding Time For Yourself" segments on the Main Page. Secondary Feature Articles will be spotlighted on supporting e-zine pages.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2006 Topic and Theme List for INSPIRED MOMS
January/February 2006 (Deadline for submission is October 2005)
TOPIC: IMPRESSIONS
FEATURE Articles: First Impressions (First Time You Saw Your Child); Making a Mark on Your Child’s Heart; Tips For Moms: Leaving A Love That Lasts; Factual Faith – Lasting Impressions of God.
March/April 2006 (Deadline for submission is Dec. 2005)
TOPIC: FRESH STARTS
FEATURE Articles: Repair, Rebuild, Renew – Creating a Better Relationship with your family;Washed-Out and Weary: Thriving Tips for the Barely Surviving Mom; How to Help Your Child Learn Forgiveness.
May/June 2006 (Deadline for submission is February 2006)
TOPIC: MOM MISSIONS
FEATURE Articles: Sharing God’s Love This Summer (mission-focus trips); Summer Setbacks – How to kick idle out of your child’s life and get them back in gear; The Power of Positive Playing
July/August 2006 (Deadline for submission is April 2006)
TOPIC: BACK TO SCHOOL
FEATURE Articles: (College) Bright dreams but broken wings – When Your Child Won’t Fly From The Nest; (High School) Cracking The Shell – How to Help Your Child Understand the Next Stage of Their Life’s Purpose; (Jr. High) Middle Ground: Sacred and Scared; (Elementary) Packing What You Need
September/October 2006 (Deadline for submission is June 2006)
TOPIC: FALL FESTIVITIES
FEATURE Articles: Falling Into You (Ways to Make New Memories This Fall); Fall Craft Ideas - using change to create new and fun activities to make with your child; The Great Outdoors - Spending Time With Yourself and God.
November/December 2006 (Deadline for submission is August 2006)
TOPIC: CHARITABLY CHRISTMAS
FEATURE Articles: The Gift No One Thought Of (Making, Sharing, and Being the Greatest Gift Your Family Needs); Recycled Treasures - Last Season showed us how many regifted or recycled their unwanted Christmas presents - Let our readers know how they can regift/recycle or become reconciled with their gift being special because it is the thought that counts; Christmas Reborn: A Spiritual Renewal of the Christ-Centered Christmas through Charity.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note:
All Feature Article titles for Secondary Page Feature Articles are given as specific ideas for our writer's to write about. Query the editor to ensure that each article is available and not filled prior to writing or submitting. These opportunities are given by assignment only.
Writers who are desiring to write the feature for "Growing Great Families" or "Finding Time For Yourself" need to ensure that they are sticking to the Topic listed.
For general articles, devotionals, please use your own creativity while writing within our Writer's Guidelines. We look specifically for writers who can combine a personal tone, sense of humor and a relevant message into their work to reach a global and diverse audience of moms in over 30 countries.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Although we will try to respond to as many submissions as possible, it is not likely that we will be able to respond personally to each one.
All Authors with selected articles for publication will be notified within 3-4 weeks of their receipt of acceptance. Payment will be sent to authors at their given mailing address after publication date.
God Inspires All.