Paying market, DaySpring Cards, pays $60 per card copy/ idea

Editorial Guidelines for Freelance Writers

The Ministry of DaySpring Cards

At DaySpring we are committed to the publication of greeting cards as a ministry. We believe the ministry of our cards is found in the truth of Scripture and in the heart of God. We see greeting cards as tools to help Christians communicate their hearts and God’s heart to the hearts of others. The quality of our cards is meant to enhance the presentation of its message.

It is our purpose to create greeting cards that are relevant, meet specific needs, help express God’s loving intentions for mankind, and bring encouragement in the Lord.

We believe the ministry of DaySpring cards can touch others for good by bringing hope, encouragement, and comfort to those who are hurting. This ministry can also act as a seed to plant truth, a messenger to bring good news, a flower to spread joy, or a friend to show care and concern. Each DaySpring card is an opportunity, given by God, to speak something positive, wholesome, and redemptive into the life of someone else.

The use of Scripture is a vital part of DaySpring product. Through it we communicate the heart of God to others.

Submission Procedure

Currently we are only accepting submissions from writers who have previously had work published.

STYLE: We use several writing styles in our sentiments; however, the majority of what we purchase is conversational style. The best way to understand what we are looking for is to read a selection of our cards at your local Christian bookstore.

FORMAT: Writers should create a complete greeting card idea, including a cover caption, inside/outside message, closing tag line, and appropriate Scripture, including version. Please put each submission on a separate sheet of paper. Identify each piece with your name, address, social security number, and copy identification number. Please do not send more than 10 pieces at a time. You may also e-mail your copy to us including the same information. Please put a page break between each card idea or add each one as a separate attachment.

PUBLISHING RIGHTS: It is essential that no part of your copy has been taken from any other copyrighted work and that your work submitted has not been registered at the U.S. Copyright Office. DaySpring has exclusive rights to any copy purchased. The copy must not have been sold to another company prior to or after DaySpring’s purchase of it.

PURCHASE PRICE: DaySpring pays $60 for each piece of copy purchased. Payment is made within 30-45 days upon our receipt of the writer’s signed purchase agreement.

Submit to:

DaySpring Cards
Editorial Department
Attn: Freelance Editor
P.O. Box 1010
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

Submit UPS or FedEx packages to:

DaySpring Cards
Editorial Department
Attn: Freelance Editor
21154 Hwy 16E
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please include in the lower left corner of your outside envelope the words “Previously Published,” or your submission will not go through the review process.

REVIEW TIME: Review time is approximately four to eight weeks. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with submissions for returning copy. Submissions sent to DaySpring by e-mail will be returned by e-mail.

DaySpring Product Copy Evaluation

The following questions will be applied to all DaySpring copy that is being considered for product use:

1) Does the copy have ministry value? What specific need is the product meeting? (To whom would you send the card?)

2) Does the Scripture effectively speak to the expressed need the product is meeting? (Do copy and Scripture work together?)

3) Does the copy enhance the giver/receiver relationship? (Is the copy limiting? Is the copy focused on the receiver? The most important word in a greeting card is “YOU.”)

4) Is the copy God-glorifying? Are thoughts in agreement with the truth of God’s Word? if a statement is made about Scripture, is it accurate?

5) Is the copy free of controversy? Does it stay in the center of Christian truth and is it in harmony with DaySpring’s statement of faith?

6) Is the copy edifying and encouraging? Does it build up instead of tear down? Is it fresh and innovative? (Has a familiar thought been stated in a new way?) Does it have that something “extra,” and is it refreshing?

7) Does the copy have integrity-is it honest and believable? Does it convey Christian principles or values?

8) Is the copy original? (Did the writer think of the idea and write it?)

9) Is the message quickly grasped and the concept clear? (Is the copy put in a positive context instead of a negative one?)

10) Does the copy help fulfill the heart and mission of the company? (Will it touch someone’s heart and leave something good with that person?)

More information here.

Freelance writing, Comstock Cards.com, pays $50 per idea

If you're interested in successfully submitting material to Comstock, let us take this opportunity to give some direction.

First of all, we specialize in Adult Humor. Our products deal primarily with two types of situations...Outrageous or S3xual. The Outrageous Situations involve fat people, old people, dweeby people, ugly people, or those suffering from two or more of these definitions. The S3xual Situations may involve really h0t men and woman, in whatever combination, or the above aforementioned, fat, old, dweeby, etc. engaged in various forms of s3xually, suggestive poses, situations, etc. Although we do not specialize in total frontal nudity, except on the cartoon art level, we have started to expand our search in that direction.

If you have an idea for an image or artwork for your concept, please include that. Sometimes our cartoonists can use the line or draw the image or a photographer will submit an image that may reflect your concept.

We all like jokes, but they don't sell cards. Cards need direction....They are sent BY someone TO someone else. Also, they have to express a sentiment: Happy Birthday, Get Well Soon, Happy Anniversary, I Miss You, Congratulations, Getting Married,B achelor/Bachel0rette, Wedding, etc.

Keep your lead lines short. One to four words on the cover are best. Most retail buyers and the general consumers will not read a paragraph long intro or gagline, especially for a humorous card. It does happen, but try and keep it brief!

We are also looking for BACHELOR/BACHEL0RETTE ideas. Please submit if you have ideas for this category.

Please submit seasonal gagline line ideas 4 -5 months in advance.

Here are some examples of current best selling card gaglines to assist in better understanding of what we might buy:

SOMETHINGS GET BETTER WITH AGE...SOME DON'T! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AGING...IT'S SO YOU!

YOU'VE AGED SO WELL...AND SO QUICKLY!

EENEY, MEENEY, MINEY, MOE....PICK THE ONE YOU WANT TO BL0W!

THIS CARD IS SO LATE...I FORGOT WHAT THE FCUK IT WAS FOR!

We pay $50.00 for each idea we accept (the front cover words and inside line) and purchase all rights. You will be REQUIRED to sign a "Certificate of Originality" stating that you came up with the line. When submitting gaglines for consideration, please be sure to send a self-addressed stamped envelope. (SASE) No envelope...no return. All gaglines submitted without a return envelope will be discarded after three (3) months.

PLEASE NOTE: Ideas sent via email are accepted, but you will not receive a response unless we decide to purchase you ideas. The average time for response is 30 - 45 days. To submit via email - send to production@comstockcards.com

If you are going to submit via email - please note that you can put as many ideas in an email - not just one. Please DO NOT send a word doc attachment. It will NOT be opened for security reasons.

Mail submissions to:

Comstock Cards, Inc.
600 South Rock Blvd. #15
Reno, NV 89502
ATTN: Production Dept - Gaglines

More information here.

Freelance writing, Calypso Cards, pays $50 for well-written card copy

Reply to: submissions@calypsocards.com

Calypso Cards publishes sophisticated and innovative greeting cards and other products.
We work with a handful of ghost writers who provide fresh original copy. Our artists provide artwork after the text has been selected.

We are currently looking for submissions for our Selfish Kitty line. This line has a loyal following and is contemporary, clever and edgy, although never mean, cruel or degrading. The outside text is usually innocent and the inside has an unexpected twist. Please keep the card sender, recipient and occasion in mind when writing. Selfish Kitty buyers tend to be college-educated, college-town or urban dwellers, women and men aged between 20 and 50. Please see our website to get an idea of what sells: http://www.calypsocards.com/selfish-kitty-main.htm.

We are looking for submissions for the following occasions: Birthday, Anniversary, Friendship/Love/Thinking of You, Get Well, Sorry, New Baby, Thank You, Belated Birthday, New Home, Congratulations, Wedding, Retirement, with particular emphasis on Birthday, Anniversary and Friendship. We also publish other products such as refrigerator magnets.

Calypso Cards pays a flat fee of $50.00 for full copyright on complete, well-written card copy (both inside and outside text) with no editing necessary. After work is accepted for publication, a writer must sign a Calypso Cards Rights Agreement.

Submitting Via E-Mail

Please include the following information with each card idea: card occasion e.g. birthday, outside message, and inside message.

Be sure to include your name, copyright information, address, telephone number and email address under every idea.

No phone calls please. Due to the volume of submissions we regret that we are only able to contact those whose work is selected.

More information here.