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Writers Guildelines for
Newsletter Articles
+What: The Marian
Mantle newsletter "Silent Strength" is printed copy which is mailed to all
our members who supply their postal addresses.
+When Published:
We published our first issue in January, 2005 and plan to currently publish
twice a year.
+Compensation for Writers:
Since we have no funding other than donations from our booklet distribution
and tapes/CDs, all we can offer our volunteer writers is a byline, and our
our prayers.
+Type of
Article: Articles
must be focused on our outreach to those who are hurting because a loved one
is a lapsed Catholic. We will publish only articles which serve to build up
the Church and help us all to live more peace-filled lives.
+Length:
Due to limited space, most articles will range in length from 150 to 400
words. Shorter articles are preferred. Longer articles could possibly be
broken into two or more installments. Writers should be aware that editing due
to length is probable.
+Suggested Topics:
Possible topics include help in living with the pain of a prodigal loved
one, helpful hints for prayer groups, reports from prayer groups or other
Marian Mantle activity, prayers, interaction with prodigal loved ones,
saints whose lives make them obvious intercessors for this need, or similar
topics.
+How to Submit an Article:
Queries or completed articles may be submitted to
editor@marianmantle.com
Submit a query by sending an informal email with the topic you are
considering. You will receive a quick reply--hopefully within 24 hours or
less. Submit articles as the body of an email or attach as a Word document
or a text file. (.doc or .txt) Please include a by line with your name as
you would like it to appear. Due to the sensitivity of the subject matter,
you may choose to use a pseudonym or be listed as "author requests to be kept
anonymous".
+Deadline:
Deadline for the July newsletter is Jul 1. January newsletter is Jan
1.
+Questions: If
you have questions, please send an email to
editor@marianmantle.com
Again, we encourage you
to submit an article at any time. We are happy to work with new or
inexperienced writers because we are looking for caring people who wish
to help others by sharing their thoughts, experiences, and/or opinions.
Prior publication will never be a pre-requisite to getting your article
published in a MM newsletter.
For those who are not
writers, but who wish to share an idea or opinion, send an email in your own
words and our staff will format it for publication.
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