Advanced Christian Writer

Lin Johnson, Managing Editor

9731 N Fox Glen Drive #6F, Niles IL 60714-4222

Phone: 847-296-3964 Ÿ Fax: 847-296-0754

Email: lin@wordprocommunications.com

Writers’ Guidelines

Advanced Christian Writer is a bimonthly, eight-page newsletter targeted for published authors. Our readers are beyond the basics and are looking for practical help for building their freelance careers.

Purpose

To provide practical information about the business/publishing side of writing for published authors and a forum for constructive dialogue about publishing concerns.

Manuscripts

Manuscripts must relate to the business/publishing side of writing, the writer’s freelance life, or types of freelance jobs and target published authors.

• Articles, 700-1000 words

• “Behind the Scenes” look at a publishing house (how it started, how editorial operates, current needs, submission procedures), 700-1000 words, query with name of company

• “Open Forum” guest editorials with practical application, 500-700 words

Rights

First or reprint (note where/when published)

Payment

$20, paid on publication

Submission

Ÿ Send all queries, manuscripts, and anecdotes via e-mail, typed single spaced. Fax or mail photocopies of all quotes from published sources after acceptance.

Ÿ Publishing house profile: Send e-mail statement from your contact that he or she has read your manuscript for accuracy and gives permission to have it published.

Ÿ Include subheads (not all caps) in each manuscript

Ÿ Include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address at the top of each submission.

• Include a one- or two-sentence bio, with some of your writing credits, at the end of each manuscript.