Getting Your Work Published

The very best thing you can do to help get your article published is to read and follow the submission guidelines, which covers everything from the topics we’re looking for to the length and style of articles we publish. Articles are often rejected, not because they are not good articles, but rather because they do not fit.

A perfect article would be:

  • well written
  • the right length
  • on time
  • informative
  • realistic
  • encouraging
  • focused
  • well paced
  • easy to follow

Common mistakes

The following are the most common mistakes we see. Before submitting your article, check it against this list.

  1. Tone. The wrong tone can completely ruin a great article. Is the tone too casual? Does the audience feel like you’re talking down to them? Does it sound like something you’d overhear friends discussing rather than something that has been crafted? Alternately, is the tone overly formal? Does it sounds like it belongs in a textbook?
  2. Grammar. I cannot stress this enough – edit your work. Have someone else edit it. When you think it is perfect, edit it again.
  3. Length. Does the piece fit the guideline for length? If your article far exceeds the guideline you may find that it can be split into two pieces. If your article is much shorter than the guideline, you may need to flesh out your ideas further.
  4. Topic. If the topic is not something we’d publish then no matter how well is it written, we have nowhere to put it. If you find yourself in this situation consult your copy of the Writer’s Market Guide to find a publication that does cover your topic.
  5. Accuracy. Are the facts of your piece correct? Have you let bias creep in and crowd out or obscure the truth?
  6. Libel. Have you named names without express written consent? If you are telling someone else’s story as part of your own we need the other person’s permission.

3 Responses to “Getting Your Work Published”

  • Jamie Jamie says:

    Hi James, this is not a publishing house but we do have volunteer contributors that submit articles and devotionals to be used on our sites. You can submit your material to the Editorial Team through this link http://powertochange.com/truthmedia/writeforus/editorial-guidelines/ You may also connect with Jesus Daily Facebook site and submit your material there https://www.facebook.com/JesusDaily?fref=ts You could also connect with a tract publishing company like https://www.evangelicaltract.com/

  • Susan says:

    James,

    I have to ask this to the administration department. Let me find out and let you know. But, I appreciate your ideas and i am sure God is going to help you to spread this.

    Let’s pray for this.

    Father God,

    I pray for James and his handmade greeting cards and I commit this into You hand. Lord, Your child made this for Your glory. Lord, bless him and his work. Lord, You open doors for him to spread your word to this world, give him ideas how and when to start. Lord, without Your help James cannot do anything so we ask for Your help. Lord, through this let many many and many souls come to You. Bless Your child and I thank You for hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • James C Long says:

    I have a new line of Religious/Christian handmade greeting cards and 8.5″x 11″ pictures.My cards and pictures TELL people how they can become a Christian. How to get saved. Everybody need to SEE and READ my cards and pictures.Most people want to go to heaven, but do not know how to get there. My cards and pictures can help.God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge fo the truth.My cards can help. Will you help me get started?

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