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Writer's Guidelines

SPIRIT-LED WRITER is a resource for Christians who write in fiction and non-fiction genres for Christian and secular markets. It is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced writer.

As an alternative to secular writing resources, we choose to uplift the name of Jesus Christ, and give Him glory. Thus, we promote Spirit-led excellence and integrity in publishing. At SPIRIT-LED WRITER we recognize that our achievements come "not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord" and that "all things work together for our good." Most sections of SPIRIT-LED WRITER are open to submissions from non-Christian writers, however, the advice given must not conflict with Biblical principles.

Our Needs

Check our Editor's Wish List!

Feature Articles

We publish features that help writers grow in their craft and in their relationship to Jesus Christ. Our goal is to help Christian writers to remain Christ-centered as they pursue publishing paths. We seek submissions on all aspects of writing and marketing articles, short stories, novels, publicity materials, web content, etc. Please note, we have standing columns/columnists for the following topics: Poetry, Writing from the Heart, Writers of the King (inspirational), Inspirational Romance, Markets (Christian).

Article length: 800-1,200 words.

NO UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS. Please query: Lisa A. Crayton, Editor, Spirit-Led Writer at query at spiritledwriter.com. Please use an appropriate subject line. "Query: (subject)" Response time is 6-8 weeks.

If your query is accepted, please submit the article via email to submission at spiritledwriter.com. All articles are submitted on speculation. Response time is 6-8 weeks after receipt of requested article. No attachments. All attachments will be deleted, unread. If your article is accepted, please provide a bio-note about yourself that includes a sentence about your church affiliation, such as "[Writer] is a member [or title] of [church] in [city, state]."

Payment: For accepted articles we pay $20 upon publication (within 45 days). We prefer to pay by PayPal, but can send check via regular mail.

Fillers

We accept writing-related devotionals, conference coverage and book reviews of writing books. Article length: 250-500 words; conference coverage 700-900 words. Please use appropriate subject line and send queries only to query at spiritledwriter.com. Response time is 6-8 weeks. If your query is accepted, please submit the article via email to submission at spiritledwriter.com.

We also accept submissions for our "God's Glory/My Story" section that chronicles your path to publishing. Length: 400-600 words. No attachments. All attachments will be deleted, unread. Please include all pertinent information about yourself, type of writing you do, how you broke into your market and how God has sustained your efforts. Send complete articles with the subject "God's Glory/My Story" to: submission at spiritledwriter.com. Response time is 6-8 weeks.

All fillers are submitted on speculation. No attachments accepted. All attachments will be deleted, unread. If your filler is accepted, please provide a bio-note about yourself that includes a sentence of your church affiliation, such as "[Writer] is a member [or title] of [church] in [city, state]."

Payment: For accepted fillers we pay $10, upon publication (within 45 days). We prefer to pay by PayPal, but can send check via regular mail.

Rights

Should we purchase your article or filler, we buy one-time electronic and print rights (for our accompanying ezine). All materials are archived for three years, unless the writer requests otherwise. If you do not want your material archived, it will be deleted from the site when the next issue is online.

Reprints

Spirit-Led Writer accepts reprints for which you hold copyright. However, we prefer reprints from print publications, or articles that have not made the rounds of the Internet. Payment: $10 upon publication (within 45 days). We prefer to pay by PayPal, but can send check via regular mail.

To receive a copy of these guidelines via email,
send a blank message to:
write4us at spiritledwriter.com