Deadline: 30 June 2011
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE BOOK SERIES:
With 13 published anthologies under the God Allows U-Turns brand currently in circulation, two new volumes in this acclaimed Christian inspirational book series will be published by the newly formed God Allows U-Turns Press. Each new book in the series will contain approximately 50 uplifting, encouraging and inspirational “slice-of-life” true short stories written by contributors from all over the world. 98% unsolicited freelance. Includes byline and short bio. Stories 500-1,200 words. Pays $20 upon publication, plus one copy of book, for one-time or reprint rights (no returns.) Selected stories will also be available online. The foundational theme of the ministry is; “The choices we make can change the story of our life©.” Tell us how the choices you made either changed your life or the life of someone else. These true stories must touch the emotions. We want human-interest stories with a spiritual application, affirming ways in which faith choices are expressed in daily life. Show how the choice made, either through a change of heart, attitude, thought, and/or behavior, clearly shows moving closer toward God. Using a “U-turn” lesson/analogy within the story is a plus. We will accept simultaneous submissions and reprints (tell us when and where it appeared.)
SPECIAL NEEDS: Two topical volumes are in pre-production now with future release dates in 2011 and 2012. Please send true short stories for the following volumes:
God Allows U-Turns – Parents Setting Healthy Boundaries
Have you found hope, healing, and SANITY in a challenging relationship with an adult child? Have you been victorious in setting healthy boundaries and overcoming enabling patterns? How has parenting (or grand-parenting) a “challenging adult child” brought you closer to God? Do you have a success story from reading Allison Bottke’s bestselling book and applying the Six Steps to SANITY to your life? (Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children.)
God Allows U-Turns – Out of Bondage and Living Free!
Has God delivered you or someone you care about from the pain and bondage of drug or alcohol addiction? Have you made a significant lifestyle change? Do you know what it’s like to be in jail or prison? Have you made destructive choices that have hurt you and those you loved? More important, how have you changed and how is God changing your perception of the world? What new path has God led you on? What does living in freedom mean to you?
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY: All stories must be individually sent as an attachment to your email and not within the body of an email. You may send as many stories as you like, but only one story attachment per email. Example; if you wish to submit ten stories, please send ten separate emails each with its own attachment. Your story must be an MS Word document. (If you use other word processing software, simply save your final document in MS Word format before emailing it to us). The file name of the attachment must be your last name, first name and the story title.
File Name Example: Smith, Edith – My Life Was Changed.doc
The subject line in your email must begin with the topical volume, as in Out of Bondage, or Parents Setting Boundaries. Stories not specifically addressing one of these topics will not be forwarded to the proper editorial teams and therefore will not be read or able to be considered.
*Submit your true short stories to us at: editor@godallowsuturns.com
*NOTE: Stories may be sent via U.S. Mail from incarcerated individuals. Send complete contact information and story to us at: God Allows U-Turns, P.O. Box 48321, Fort Worth, TX 76148-0321.
STORY FORMAT: Submissions from 500-1,200 words. Write a great story with drama, description and dialogue. “Show” us, don’t “tell” us. Avoid moralisms and preachy tones. The point of the story should be how faith in God resulted in a u-turn choice changing someone’s life for the better. Keep it real. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things with God’s help. Send your story double-spaced, one-inch margins, and 12-point “Times” font – please, no fancy formatting with bold text or oversized headers. No graphics, logos or photos. Add an extra space between paragraphs. Please take the time to use spell check before submitting your story. Make sure your full contact information is included on the first page of your story. Read a prior volume of God Allows U-Turns to get a feel for the type of stories we publish. (Inmate submissions may be handwritten.)
CONTACT INFORMATION to include at the top of the first page of your story submission:
Date, First and Last Name, Mailing Address/City/State/Zip and Country, Phone, Volume Topic (Out of Bondage or Parents Setting Boundaries), Story Title, and Word Count.
RIGHTS and FEES PAID: One time non-exclusive rights. Reprint rights. Limited online rights. We will reserve full editorial rights, including possible title changes. You retain your copyright. You will be sent a Permissions Form (contract) in the event your story is chosen for possible publication. This form must be signed and returned promptly. 98% freelance. Pays $20 honorarium within 90 days of publication, plus one complimentary copy of the book, by-line and short bio.
TIMELINE: Due to the volume of material we receive, we regret we cannot respond personally to your submission. You will be contacted only in the event your submission is selected for possible publication. Feel free to submit your story elsewhere during this review process. In the event your work is chosen for inclusion, you will be contacted to see if your story is still available.
SEND US YOUR TRUE SHORT STORIES NOW
Two Volumes Currently in Pre-Production
Release Dates: TBA 2011 and 2012 (check website for updates)
Contact Information:
For inquiries: editor@godallowsuturns.com
For submissions: editor@godallowsuturns.com
Website: http://www.godallowsuturns.com/
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