GUIDELINES

CALLING CHRISTIAN WRITERS "DOWN UNDER!"

We welcome contributions from our readers, as Footprints is meant to be a forum for Australian Christian women to share their faith and life experiences. Women of every denomination read Footprints, so our content focuses on the 90% that unites us as Christians, rather than the 10% that divides.

Footprints reserves the right to edit contributions for length and clarity. We are especially on the lookout for inspiring testimonies about answered prayers, articles, fillers, book reviews, interviews, cartoons, recipes, practical tips, and funny children's stories and sayings. Maximum word length 900 words; we prefer less than 500. Why not try writing for one of our regular columns?

REGULAR COLUMNS
My Favourite Scripture: up to 600 words about how a verse or Bible passage has been particularly meaningful to you. Think of it as if you are writing a devotional.

God Answered My Prayer: up to 600 words - share the joy of your answered prayer to uplift and encourage others!

Book Review: 400 words about a great Christian book you've read recently, fiction or non-fiction.

Letters: Has a story in Footprints or a current event made you sad, mad or glad? We love receiving your comments and feedback!

EDITOR'S TIPS
The shorter your contribution, the easier it is to find a home for it in the pages of Footprints. Ideally, your story will be from 300 - 500 words. Show us your shorts!

Preference given to ORIGINAL works by our SUBSCRIBERS. Support Footprints - subscribe today!

Please avoid using Christian jargon and stories of a "preachy" nature. Our magazine is read by a lot of people who are not yet Christians, or very new to the faith, so please keep this in mind. As Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life says, "People need fewer "ought-to" sermons and more "how-to" sermons" - and articles!

Footprints is FOR real women, BY real women. Keep your writing friendly, practical and to the point.

We appreciate your prayers for Footprints as we encourage women in their walk with the Lord, and reach out to those who don't yet know Him. And thank you for your support of Footprints - may the Lord bless you richly!

You can send your contribution to PO Box 1962 Cleveland DC QLD 4163, or email: editor@footprintsaustralia.com

PAYMENT
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer monetary payment - just a heavenly reward! We will however send you a copy of the issue that your work appears in. Footprints is a not-for-profit publication, produced by volunteers with a desire to serve God and women through the medium of writing.

Submit your story today - just click on the email below!