ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS OF PERIODICALS

Following are the listings of periodicals. They are arranged alphabetically by type of periodical (see Table of Contents for a list of types). Nonpaying markets are indicated in bold letters within those listings, e.g. NO PAYMENT.

If a listing is preceded by an asterisk (*), it indicates that publisher did not send update information. If it is preceded by a number symbol (#) it was updated from available sources or by phone. If it is preceded by a (+) it is a new listing. It is important that freelance writers request writers' guidelines and a recent sample copy before submitting to any of these publications, but especially to those with the * and # symbols.

If you do not find the publication you are looking for, check the supplementary listings at the back of the book for those periodicals that have ceased publication, changed names, or are not open to freelance submissions.

For a detailed explanation of how to understand and get the most out of these listings, as well as solid marketing tips, see the "How to Use This Book" section at the front of the book. Unfamiliar terms are explained in the Glossary at the back of the book.

(*) An asterisk before a listing indicates no or unconfirmed information update.

(#) A number symbol before a listing means it was updated from their current writer's guidelines or other sources.

(+) A plus sign means it is a new listing.

ADULT/GENERAL MARKETS

*ACTS 29, P.O. Box 4237, Evergreen CO 80439-3745. (303)674-9744. Fax:(303)674-9709. Episcopal Renewal Ministries. Tom Beckwith, ed. To report, support, and encourage parish renewal within the Anglican community and as a forum for apostolic teaching. Bimonthly mag; circ 55,000. Free subscription. 50% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. NO PAYMENT, for all rts. Articles 500-1,400 wds (24/yr); book & music reviews, 800 wds. Free copy.

Fillers: Anecdotes, quotes; 25-75 wds.

Columns/Departments: Personal Testimonies, 500 wds; Teaching Articles (doctrine/policy), 1,200-1,400 wds; Reports (Episcopal Parish Renewal), 800 wds; Parish Articles, 1,200 wds.

Tips: "Manuscripts from Episcopal lay people and clergy are welcome."

#ADVENT CHRISTIAN WITNESS, P.O. Box 23152, Charlotte NC 28227. (704)545-6161. Fax:(704)573-0712. Advent Christian General Conference. Robert J. Mayer, ed. Denominational. Monthly mag; 20 pgs; circ 3,700. Subscription $11. 10% freelance. Complete ms. Pays $15-25, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 750-1,200 wds (4/yr). Responds in 8 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy $2.

ADVOCATE, (International Pentecostal Holiness ADVOCATE), P.O. Box 12609, Oklahoma City OK 73157. (405)787-7110. Fax:(405)789-3957. International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Shirley Spencer, exec. ed. Denominational; conservative in viewpoint; full-gospel. Monthly mag; 20 pgs; circ 3,700. Subscription $9.75. 10% freelance. Complete ms; no phone/fax query. Pays $15-25, on acceptance, for 1st, reprint, or simultaneous rts. Articles 500-1,200 wds. Responds in 8 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; free copy.

Poetry: Buys 12/yr. Free verse, traditional; to 15 lines; $10-20. Submit max. 3 poems.

*AFA JOURNAL, P.O. Box 2440, 107 Parkgate Dr., Tupelo MS 38801. (601)844-5036. American Family Assn. Don Wildmon, exec. ed; Randall Murphree, articles ed. Urges people to become involved, as change agents, with social/moral issues, such as pornography, TV programming, abortion, and First Amendment rights. Monthly (11X) journal; 24 pgs; circ 400,000. 5% freelance. Query; phone query ok. NO PAYMENT. Not copyrighted. Articles 1,000 wds (2-3/yr). Considers simultaneous query & reprints. Responds in 2 mos. No guidelines; free copy.

Tips: "Most open to articles on social and moral issues with impact on the family."

#AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE, 8443 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Ste. 103, Inglewood CA 90305. (213)752-3706. General publication that LLCludes inspirational and religious articles. Dennis DeLoach, ed. To cultivate self-esteem, pride and appreciation for ethnic heritage. Quarterly mag; circ 25,000. 30% freelance. Query. Pays $25-300; on publication; for 1st, one-time, or simultaneous rts. Articles 200-2,000 wds (6/yr); fiction 200-2,000 wds (6/yr). Responds in 1-2 mos. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee 25%. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 60/yr. Any type; 4-36 lines; $10-25. Submit max. 5 poems.

Fillers: Buys 12/yr. Anecdotes, facts; 10-200 wds; $25-100.

Special Needs: February is Black History Month.

#AGAIN MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 76, Ben Lomond CA 95005. (408)336-5118. Fax:(408)336-8882. Orthodox/Conciliar Press. Weldon Hardenbrook, ed. A call to the people of God to return to their roots of historical orthodoxy once AGAIN. Quarterly mag; 32 pgs; circ 4,500. Subscription $12. 1% freelance. Query. PAYS IN COPIES. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Articles 1,500-2,000 wds; fiction 1,500-2,500 wds; book reviews 500-700 wds. Responds in 4 mos. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Serials 2 parts. Guidelines; copy $2.50/9x12 SAE/5 stamps.

#ALIVE! A MAGAZINE FOR CHRISTIAN SENIOR ADULTS, P.O. Box 46464, CLLCinnati OH 45246-0464. (513)825-3681. Christian Seniors Fellowship. June Lang, office ed. Focuses on activities and opportunities for active, Christian senior adults, 55 and older; upbeat rather than nostalgic. Quarterly mag; 12-16 pgs; circ 6,000. Subscription/membership $10. 60% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays .03-.05/wd ($18-75), on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 600-1,200 wds (25/yr); fiction 600-1,500 wds (12/yr - pays $20-60). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Accepts reprints (pays less). Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 6/yr. Free verse, light verse, traditional; $3-10. Submit max. 3 poems.

Fillers: Buys 15/yr. Anecdotes, cartoons, ideas, jokes, short humor, and word puzzles; 50-500 wds; $2-15.

Columns/Departments: Buys 50/yr. Heart Medicine (humor, grandparent/grandchild anecdotes), to 100 wds, $2.50-5; Games 'n Stuff (word puzzles/games), $2-25.

Tips: "No mss returned without SASE. Language must be consistent with Christian ethics. Need some articles/fiction from male point of view."

*ALIVE NOW!, 1908 Grand Ave., Box 189, Nashville TN 37202-0189. (615)340-7218. Fax:(615)340-7006. United Methodist/The Upper Room. George Graham, ed. Short writings in attractive graphic setting for reflection and meditation. Bimonthly mag; 64 pgs; circ 65,000. 90% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $15-20, on acceptance, for all, one-time or reprint rts. Articles 250 wds; fiction 250-750 wds. Responds in 2-3 wks. Seasonal 6-8 mos ahead. Guidelines/theme list; free copy.

Poetry: Free verse, traditional; to 25 lines.

Fillers: Cartoons, prayers.

#AMERICA, 106 W. 56th St., New York NY 10019. (212)581-4640. Catholic. Rev. George W. Hunt, S.J., ed. A national journal of opinion. Weekly mag; 24-32 pgs; circ 36,000. 100% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter. Pays $50-100, on acceptance, for all rts. Articles 1,500-2,000 wds. Responds in 3 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Free guidelines.

Poetry: Patrick Samway, S.J. Light verse, serious poetry, unrhymed; 15-30 lines; $7.50-25 (on publication). Submit max. 3 poems.

*THE AMERICAN BAPTIST, Box 851, Valley Forge PA 19482. American Baptist Church. Philip E. Jenks, ed. Denominational. Little freelance. Not in topical listings.

Tips: "Interested in denominational-oriented news and issues stories."

*AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY RECORD, 1865 Broadway, New York NY 10023. (212)408-1480. Fax:(212)408-1456. Clifford P. Macdonald, ed. Report of stewardship for ABS members. Monthly mag; 32 pgs; circ 275,000. 2% freelance. Query; phone query ok. Negotiable payment, on acceptance, for all rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 500-600 wds (1/yr). Considers simultaneous query & reprints. Not in topical listings. No guidelines; free copy.

Tips: "Only articles concerning the Bible or the work and mission of the ABS."

*AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY, Box 462008, Garland TX 75046. (214)276-9408. Perry Brown, tract ed. Majority of tracts written to win unbeliever. Bimonthly tracts; 25 million produced annually. 10% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays $100-150, on publication, for simultaneous rts. Tracts 800-1,200 wds (3-6/yr). Responds in 4-6 wks. Seasonal 8-9 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; free samples.

Special Needs: Youth issues.

Tips: "Choose a subject that is very relevant and evident to potential readers."

*ANGLICAN JOURNAL, 600 Jarvis St., Toronto ON M4Y 2J6 Canada. (416)924-9192. Anglican Church of Canada. Carolyn Purden, ed; submit to Vianney Carriere, news ed. Informs Canadian Anglicans about the church at home and overseas. Newspaper (10x/yr); 24 pgs; circ 272,000. 25% freelance. Query; phone query ok. Pays $50-500 (Canadian), on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 200-800 wds. Responds in 2 wks. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines.

THE ANNALS OF SAINT ANNE DE BEAUPRE, Box 1000, St. Anne de Beaupre QB G0A 3C0 Canada. (418)827-4538. Fax:(418)827-4530. Redemptorist Fathers. Father Roch Achard, C.Ss.R., ed. Promotes Catholic family values. Monthly (11X) mag; 32 pgs; circ 50,000. Subscription $8 U.S. 80% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays .03-.04/wd, on acceptance, for 1st NA Serial rts. Articles 500-1,500 wds (30/yr); fiction 500-1,500 wds (15/yr). Responds in 2 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Free guidelines/copy.

Poetry: Overstocked for now.

Tips: "Write something educational, inspirational, objective and uplifting. No articles without a spiritual thrust. Good, solid stories, no heavy or long quotes or citations, or borrowing from other authors."

THE APOCALYPSE CHRONICLES, Box 448, Jacksonville OR 97530. (503)899-8888. James Lloyd, ed/pub. Deals with the apocalypse exclusively. Quarterly tabloid; circ 1,000. Estab 1992. Query; no phone query. Payment negotiable, for reprint rts. Articles. Responds in 9 wks. No guidelines; copy for #10 SAE/2 stamps.

*ARKANSAS CATHOLIC, P.O. Box 7417, Little Rock AR 72217. (501)664-0340. Catholic. Pete Hoelscher, ed. Regional newspaper for the local Diocese. Published 40X/yr; 16 pgs; circ 7,000. 5% freelance. Query/clips only. Pays $2.50/column LLCh, on publication, for 1st rts.

Articles 500-1,300 wds. Responds in 3 wks. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/2 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Viewpoint (issues-related opinion pieces); Scripture Speaks Today (Bible commentary); 500 wds.

Tips: "Most open to news of the Diocese or pieces that inspire readers to consider what it means to be Catholic today."

*ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD, 200 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 614, Arlington VA 22203. (703)841-2590. Catholic. Michael Flach, ed. Regional newspaper for the local Diocese. Weekly newspaper; 24 pgs; circ 45,000. 20-25% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $50-200, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 500-2,000 wds. Responds in 2 mos. Guidelines; free copy.

Columns/Departments: Sports; School News; Local Entertainments; 500 wds.

Tips: "All submissions must be Catholic-related. Avoid controversial issues within the Church."

+ASPIRE, 404 BNA Dr. Ste. 600, Bldg. 200, Nashville TN 37217. (615)872-8080. Fax:(615)889-0437. Susan Salmon Trotman, sr. ed. A lifestyle magazine for Christians ages 35-45. Bimonthly mag; 84 pgs. 50% freelance. Query/clips; fax query ok. Pays, on acceptance, for first & reprint rts. Responds in 4-6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Kill fee 20%. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy $3.50/9x12 SAE.

Columns/Departments: Family Matters; Great Outdoors; Food for Thought; Bodywise; all 800-1,000 wds.

#AT EASE, 1445 Boonville Ave., Springfield MO 65802. (417)862-2781. Fax:(417)863-7276. Assemblies of God. Lemuel D. McElyea, ed; articles to Janet Walker, mng ed. Devotional articles for military personnel. Bimonthly mag; 4 pgs; circ 28,000. 90% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays .03/wd, on publication, for 1st or one-time rts. Articles to 400 wds (20/yr). Responds in 3-4 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines/copy for #10 SAE/1 stamp.

Poetry: Buys 4/yr. Avant-garde, free verse, light verse, traditional; $10.

Fillers: Buys 5/yr. Cartoons; $20-40.

Tips: "Strong human interest; talk about real life. Make subject inspiring and uplifting. We want to win souls."

*AXIOS, 1501 E. Chapman Ave. #345, Fullerton CA 92631-4000. Orthodox Christian. Fr. Daniel John Gorham, ed. Review of public affairs, religion, literature and the arts, and is especially interested in the Orthodox Catholic Church and its world view. Bimonthly newsletter; 32 pgs; circ 15,672. Subscription $25. 90% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays .04/wd & up ($25-500), on publication, for 1st rts. Articles, any length (29/yr); book reviews 2,000 wds. Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee 25%. Copy $4.20/9x12 SAE/$1.20 currency.

Poetry: Buys 6/yr. Traditional; any length; $5-25. Submit max. 3 poems.

Fillers: Buys 25/yr. Anecdotes, cartoons, facts.

Columns/Departments: Buys 80 religious book and film reviews/yr. Query.

Tips: "Most open to articles. Be sure you have an idea of who and what an orthodox Christian is."

** This periodical was #58 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list.

*THE BAPTIST BEACON, RR 1, Waterford ON N0E 1Y0 Canada. (519)443-8525. Baptist. Sterling Clark, ed. For adults, emphasizing biblical doctrine, evangelism, prophesy, and inspirational articles. Monthly mag; 20 pgs; circ 300. Subscription $12. 15% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. NO PAYMENT for one-time use. Articles any length. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Free copy.

Poetry: Accepts 24+/yr. Traditional; any length. Submit any number.

Tips: "Most open to devotional, inspirational and biblical teaching."

*BAPTIST HISTORY AND HERITAGE, 901 Commerce St., Ste. 400, Nashville TN 37203. (615)244-0344. Southern Baptist. Dr. Charles W. DeWeese, ed. A scholarly journal focusing on Baptist history. Quarterly journal; 64 pgs; circ 2,000. 15-20% freelance. Query. Pays $192 (for assigned only), for all rts. Articles to 4,000 wds. Responds in 2 mos. Guidelines; no copy.

Tips: "Most open to lesser known aspects of Baptist history based on primary sources."

*THE BAPTIST INFORMER, 603 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh NC 27601. (919)821-7466. Fax:(919)836-0061. General Baptist. Archie D. Logan, ed. Regional African-American publication. Monthly tabloid; 16 pgs; circ 10,000. 10% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter. PAYS IN COPIES, for one-time rts. Articles & fiction. Responds in 3 mos. Considers simultaneous submissions. No guidelines; free copy.

#THE B.C. CATHOLIC, 150 Robson St., Vancouver BC V6B 2A7 Canada. (604)683-0281. Fax:(604)683-8117. Catholic. Rev. VLLCent Hawkswell, ed. News, education and inspiration for Canadian Catholics. Weekly (47X) newspaper; 16 pgs; circ 20,000. 70% freelance. Query; phone query ok. Pays variable rate, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 400-500 wds. Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 4 wks ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. No guidelines or copy.

Tips: "We prefer to use Catholic writers."

*THE BEACON, P.O. Box 387, Live Oak FL 32060-0387. Submit to the Editor. Bimonthly newsletter. 20% freelance. Free subscription. Not in topical listings.

A BETTER TOMORROW, 404 BNA Dr., Ste. 600, Bldg. 200, Nashville TN 37217. (615)872-8080. Fax:(615)889-0437. Nondenominational. Vicki Huffman, assoc. ed. For Christian seniors who want to make the most of their later years (most 55-75). Bimonthly mag; 76 pgs; circ 50,000. Subscription $17.95. Estab 1992. 15% freelance. Query/clips; fax query ok. Pays .10-.15/wd, on acceptance, for 1st rts. Articles 800-2,000 wds (20/yr); fiction, 1,200-1,500 wds (3/yr); book reviews, 350 wds, $60. Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Kill fee 20%. No disk. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy $3.50/9x12 SAE.

Columns/Departments: Buys 20/yr. Good Sports (physical activity, how-to, equipment), 1,000 wds; Grandstand (grandchildren anecdotes), 50-100 wds; Snapshots (an over-50 making a difference), 350 wds; $.15/wd. Query.

Tips: "Send ideas with published clips and show you know how to relate to our audience."

BIBLE ADVOCATE, Box 33677, Denver CO 80233. (303)452-7973. Fax:(303)452-0657. Church of God (Seventh Day). Roy Marrs, ed; Sherri Langton, asst ed. Mostly older adult readers; general reading. Monthly (11X) mag; 20 pgs; circ 12,600. Free subscription. 25% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; fax query ok. Pays $10/printed pg, to $25; on publication; for 1st, one-time, reprint & simultaneous rts. Articles 1,000-2,500 wds (25-35/yr). Responds in 4-6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee to $25. Disk or not. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Accepts 10-20/yr. Free verse, traditional; 5-25 lines; $5. Submit max. 5 poems.

Fillers: Buys 5/yr. Facts, prayers, prose, quotes; 50-200 wds; $5-10.

Columns/Departments: Accepts 6/yr. Viewpoint (social or religious issues), to 700 wds; Pastor's Corner (devotional by pastor's only), 300-350 wds; pays in copies.

Tips: "Viewpoint column and poetry most open. Keep your writing fresh. Have something different to say that is biblically sound and insightful, and stick to your focus."

*BIBLE REVIEW, 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW, #300, Washington DC 20008. (202)387-8888. Fax:(202)483-3423. Biblical Archaeological Society. Hershel Shanks, ed. Bimonthly mag; 80 pgs; circ 40,000. 5% freelance. Query only. Pays to $300, on publication, for one-time rts. Accepts reprints. Articles 700-1,500, to 5,000. Responds in 1 yr. Not in topical listings. No guidelines or copy.

Tips: "Looking for interesting, historical, critical analysis of the Bible."

THE BIBLE TODAY, Saint John's Abbey, Collegeville MN 56321-7500. (612)363-2213. Fax:(800)445-5899. Catholic. Mss to: Rev. Leslie J. Hoppe, O.F.M., ed., 5401 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago IL 60615. Explains the meaning and context of particular biblical passages and books and encourages a regular, prayerful reading of the Bible. Bimonthly mag; 64 pgs; circ 8,000. Subscription $22. 20% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone/fax query ok. PAYS 5 COPIES & 1 YR SUBSCRIPTION. Articles to 2,000 wds (15/yr). Responds in 4-9 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. No sidebars. Free guidelines/copy.

Tips: "Most open to general articles on the Bible or biblical themes, biblical archaeology, biblical spirituality."

+BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON MODERN MEDICINE, P.O. Box 14488, Augusta GA 30919. (706)736-0161. Dr. Ed Payne, ed. For all Christians interested in medical-ethical issues. Bimonthly newsletter; circ 1100. Subscription $19. 20% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. PAYS IN COPIES & SUBSCRIPTION, for 1st rts. Articles to 1,500 wds (5/yr). Responds in 1-4 wks. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. No sidebars. Guidelines/copy for #10 SAE/1 stamp.

*BOOKSTORE JOURNAL, Box 200, Colorado Springs CO 80901. (719)576-7880. Fax:(719)576-0795. Christian Booksellers Assn. Cindy Parolini, pub. dir. To provide Christian bookstore owners with professional retail skills, product information, and industry news. Monthly trade journal; 175 pgs; circ 10,000. Subscription $45. 50% freelance. Query/clips. Pays .11-.14/wd, on publication, for all or 1st rts. Articles 800-3,500 wds (12/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 5 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee 90%. Guidelines; copy $5/9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Fillers: Buys 12/yr. Cartoons; $100.

Tips: "Know the Christian retail industry. Do your homework and get facts straight, quotes accurate, etc."

BROKEN STREETS, 57 Morningside Dr. E., Bristol CT 06010. (203)582-2943. Ron Grossman, ed. For Christian writers of poetry, especially new writers. Semiannual journal; 40-50 pgs; circ 500. Subscription $10. 100% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. PAYS IN COPIES, for one-time rts. Articles 100-500 wds (5-10/yr). Responds in 1 wk. Accepts reprints. Guidelines $1; copy $4.

Poetry: Accepts 200/yr. All types; no length limit. Submit max. 5 poems.

Fillers: Accepts 50/yr. Prose, devotionals, prayers, journal entries; 5-15 lines.

Tips: "Buy a sample, write a good cover letter, and pray for guidance."

BURNING LIGHT: A Journal of Christian Literature, 98 Constitution Way, Franklin NJ 07416-2151. (201)209-0365. Carl Simmons, ed/pub. A journal of writing by Christians, rather than `Christian writing'." Quarterly jour; circ 300. Subscription $14. Estab 1993. 80% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. PAYS IN COPIES/SUBSCRIPTION, for all rts (negotiable). Articles to 8,000 wds (4/yr); fiction to 8,000 wds, longer if serialized, (10-12/yr); book reviews, 150-500 wds. Responds in 2-4 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints (rarely). Prefers disk copy. No sidebars. Guidelines; copy $4.

Poetry: Buys 30-40/yr. Avant-garde, free verse, haiku, traditional; to 500 lines. Submit max. 6 poems.

Tips: "No nice recitals of sermons; we're about walking with Christ into a world with a lot of problems. We get lots of poetry; short stories and essays are harder to come by."

CANADA LUTHERAN, 1512 St. James St., Winnipeg MB R3H 0L2 Canada. (204)786-6707, Fax:(204)783-7548. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Kenn Ward, ed. Denominational. Monthly (11X) mag; 40 pgs; circ 23,000. Subscription $17 U.S. 45% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query; fax query ok. Pays $40-120 (Canadian), on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 600-2,000 wds (15/yr); fiction 800-1,500 wds (4/yr). Responds in 1 wk. Seasonal 10 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines.

Tips: "Canadians/Lutherans receive priority, but not the only consideration. Want material that is clear, concise and fresh. Articles that talk about real life experiences of faith receive our best reader response."

+THE CANADIAN BAPTIST, 414-195 The West Mall, Etobicoke ON M3C 5K1 Canada. (416)622-8600. Fax:(416)622-0780. Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec/Western Canada. Dr. Larry Matthews, ed. Covers issues relevant to and events/stories about people in the Baptist community. Monthly (10X) mag; 32 pgs; circ 11,500. Subscription $18/Canadian. 90% freelance. Query; phone/fax query ok. Pays negotiable rates, on acceptance, for 1st NA serial rts. Articles. Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints (occasionally). Kill fees negotiated. Prefers disk copy. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x13 SAE.

Fillers: Commissioned. Cartoons, facts, quotes.

THE CANADIAN CATHOLIC REVIEW, St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Dr., Saskatoon SK S7N 0W6 Canada. (306)966-8959. Fax:(306)966-8904. Catholic. Rev. Daniel Callam, CSB, ed. For intelligent (but not scholarly) Catholics who take their faith seriously. Monthly (11X) mag; 40 pgs; circ 1,000. Subscription $25, U.S. 30% freelance. Query; phone/fax query ok. Pays $50-300, on publication, for 1st N.A. serial rts. Articles 1,000-6,000 wds (10/yr); book reviews 500 wds/$25. Responds in 2-4 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. No sidebars. No guidelines; copy $3.21/9x12 SAE.

Columns/Departments: Buys 10/yr. Scripture; Liturgy; American Notes; The Church in Quebec; all 1,000 wds; $50.

Tips: "Most open to columns and general articles. Be lucid, articulate, faithful and brief."

CAREGIVER'S CONNECTION (formerly PARENT CARE), Box 12624, Roanoke VA 24027. (703)342-7511 (also fax). Betty Robertson, mng ed. For caregivers of the disabled, ill or elderly. Monthly newsletter; 8 pgs; circ 100+. Subscription $19.95. 95% freelance. Complete ms; fax query ok. Pays $3-5, on acceptance, for one-time, reprint or simultaneous rts. Articles 750-1,200 wds (40-50/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Prefers disk copy. Guidelines; copy $2.50.

Poetry: Avant-garde, free verse, haiku, traditional; no payment.

Fillers: Recipes, care-giving tips and ideas; 25-200 wds; no payment.

Tips: "Be a caregiver; write practical, how-to articles."

CATHEDRAL AGE, Mount St. Alban, Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves NW, Washington DC 20016-5098. (202)537-6200. Fax:(202)364-6600. Washington National Cathedral (Episcopal). Submit to The Editor. About what's happening in and to cathedrals and their programs. Quarterly mag; 32 pgs; circ 35,000. Subscription $20. 60% freelance. Query/clips; phone/fax query ok. Pays to $500, on publication, for all rts. Articles to 2,000 wds; book reviews 600 wds, $100. Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Prefers disk copy. Guidelines; copy $5/9x12 SAE/5 stamps.

Tips: "We prefer to assign articles, so query/clips first. Always write from the viewpoint of an individual first, then move into a more general discussion of the topic. Human interest angle important."

#THE CATHOLIC ACCENT, P.O. Box 850, Greensburg PA 15601. (412)834-4010. Fax:(412)836-5650. Catholic. Alice Laurich, ed. Local news and inspiration for the Diocese of Greenburg PA (Western & Southwestern PA). Weekly newspaper; 20 pgs; circ 48,000. Complete ms/cover letter. Variable payment, for one-time rts. Articles 300-500 wds. Responds in 1-2 mos. No guidelines; copy $.35.

Tips: "Most open to inspirational articles."

*THE CATHOLIC ANSWER, 207 Adams St., Newark NJ 07105. (219)356-8400. Our Sunday Visitor/Catholic. Father Peter Stravinskas, mng. ed. Answers to questions of belief for orthodox Catholics. Bimonthly mag; 64 pgs; circ 60,000. 50% freelance. Query/clips. Pays $100, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 1,200-2,200 wds (80/yr). Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Guidelines; free copy (from 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington IN 46750).

#CATHOLIC COURIER, 1150 Buffalo Rd., Rochester NY 14624. (716)328-4340. Fax:(328)8640. Catholic. Karen M. Franz, ed. Independent newspaper for the Diocese of Rochester NY. Weekly newspaper; 20 pgs; circ 48,000. Subscription $19.50. 5% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $30-100, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 1,200 wds. Responds in 1-2 mos. Considers simultaneous submissions.

Columns/Departments: Et Cetera; Leisure; Opinion; Sports; Youth; 750 wds.

#CATHOLIC DIGEST, Box 64090, St. Paul MN 55164-0090. (612)962-6749. Fax:(612)962-6755. Catholic. Richard Reece, ed. Primarily for Catholic families with teens or grown children; most reprinted from other publications. Monthly mag; 128 pgs; circ 550,000. Subscription $16.97. 10% freelance. Complete ms (for original material)/cover letter, tear sheets for reprints; no phone query. Pays to $100-400, on acceptance, for one-time or reprint rts. Articles 1,500-2,500 wds (75-100/yr). Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 4-5 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; copy for 7x10 SAE/4 stamps.

Fillers: Buys 250/yr. Anecdotes, facts, games, ideas, jokes, quizzes, short humor; 1 line to 150 wds; $4-50.

Columns/Departments: Buys 50-100/yr. Open Door (personal stories of conversion to Catholicism); 300-500 wds; $20-50. See guidelines for full list.

Tips: "We use a broad selection of articles."

** This periodical was #25 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list. (#5 in 1993)

#THE CATHOLIC EXPONENT, P.O. Box 6787, Youngstown OH 44501-6787. (216)744-5251. Fax:(216)744-8451. Catholic. Dennis Finneran, ed. Family-oriented paper for Catholics in northern OH Diocese. Biweekly newspaper; 24 pgs; circ 37,000. 20% freelance. Query. Pays variable rates, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles to 500 wds. Considers simultaneous submissions. No guidelines; free copy.

Tips: "Our emphasis is on moral/ethical issues."

+CATHOLIC FORESTER, Box 3012, Naperville IL 60566-7012. (708)983-4920. Fax:(708)983-5113. Catholic. Dorothy Deer, ed. For mixed audience, primarily parents and grandparents between the ages of 30 and 80. Bimonthly mag; 36 pgs; circ 103,000. Free/membership. 25% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone/fax query ok. Pays $20, on acceptance, 1st or one-time rts. Articles 300-1,500 wds (prefers 1,000), 20/yr; fiction 1,000-2,000 wds (4/yr), pays .20/wd. Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 9 mos ahead. Prefers disk copy. Accepts reprints. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/2 stamps.

#CATHOLIC HERITAGE, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington IN 46750. (219)356-8400. Fax:(219)356-8472. Catholic. Robert Lockwood, ed. For those interested in Catholic history. Bimonthly mag; circ 25,000. 25% freelance. Query; no phone query. Pays $200, on acceptance, for 1st rts. Articles 1,000-2,000 wds (15/yr). Responds in 3-5 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Kill fee 33% or $50-75. No guidelines; free copy.

Tips: "Most open to general features."

#CATHOLIC NEW YORK, 1011 1st Ave, 17th Fl., New York NY 10022. (212)688-2399. Fax:(212)688-2642. Catholic. Anne Buckley, ed-in-chief. To inform New York Catholics. Weekly newspaper; 44 pgs; circ 130,000. Subscription $20. 10% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter. Pays $15-100, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 500-800 wds. Responds in 1 mo. No guidelines; copy $1.

Columns/Departments: Comment; Catholic New Yorkers (profiles of unique individuals); 325 wds.

Tips: "Most open to articles that show how to integrate Catholic faith into work, hobbies or special interests."

CATHOLIC PARENT, 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington IN 46750. (800)348-2440. Catholic. Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, ed. Practical advice for Catholic parents, with a specifically Catholic slant. Bimonthly mag; 52 pgs; circ 30,000. Subscription $18. Estab 1993. 90% freelance. Query/clips or complete ms/cover letter; fax query ok. Pays variable rates, on acceptance, for 1st rts. Articles 250-1,000 wds (30-40/yr). Responds in 6-8 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Kill fee. Disks ok. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy $3/10x13 SAE/5 stamps.

Fillers: Mary Bazzett. Accepts 40/yr. Parenting tips, 100-200 wds, $25.

Tips:"Be practical in your advice. Read the publication to see how we use a blend of how-to and some personal experience."

** This periodical was #26 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list.

CATHOLIC SENTINEL, P.O. Box 18030, Portland OR 97218-0030. (503)281-1191. Fax:(503)282-3486. Catholic. Robert Pfohman, ed. For Catholics in the Archdiocese of western and eastern Oregon. Weekly tabloid; 16-24 pgs; circ 15,000. Subscription $22. 25% freelance. Query; phone/fax query ok (if timely). Pays $25-150, on publication, for one-time rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 800-1,800 wds (15/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 1 month ahead. Accepts reprints (on columns, not news or features; tell them). Prefers disk copy or over modem. Kill fee 100%. Sidebars ok. Copy 50 cents/9x12 SAE/2 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Buys about 30/yr. Opinion Page, 600 wds, $10. Send complete ms.

Tips: "Find active Catholics living their faith in specific, interesting, upbeat, positive ways."

#CATHOLIC TELEGRAPH, 100 E. 8th St., CLLCinnati OH 45202. (513)421-3131. Fax:(513)381-2242. Catholic. Tricia Hempel, gen. mng. Diocese newspaper for CLLCinnati area. Weekly newspaper; 20 pgs; circ 27,000. 10% freelance. Send resume and writing samples for assignment. Pays varying rates, on publication, for all rts. Articles. Responds in 2-3 wks. Kill fee. Guidelines sent/acceptance; free copy.

Fillers: Newsbreaks (local).

#CATHOLIC TWIN CIRCLE, 15760 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1201, Encino CA 91436-3001. (818)382-3636 or (800)421-3230. Fax:(818)382-3677. Catholic. Loretta G. Seyer, ed. Features writing for Catholics and/or Christian families of all ages. Weekly newspaper; 20 pgs; circ 30,000. 45% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays .10/wd; on publication; for all, 1st, one-time or reprint rts (.03-.05/wd). Articles 800-1,200 wds; book reviews 750 wds. Responds in 3 mos. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Serials 3 parts. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/2 stamps or $2.

Fillers: Cartoons, quizzes.

Columns/Departments: Opinions/editorials on topics of interest to Catholic families; 600-800 wds; $50.

CELEBRATE LIFE (formerly ALL ABOUT ISSUES), Box 1350, Stafford VA 22555. (703)659-4171. Fax:(703)659-2586. American Life League. Steve Dunham, mng ed. A pro-life educational group. Bimonthly mag; 48 pgs; circ 145,000. Subscription $12.95. 75% freelance. Query. Pays $50/pg ($25/pg for reprints); on publication; for one-time rts. Articles 500-2,000 wds (50/yr); book reviews 250-500 wds, $25-50. Responds in 2-8 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous query & reprints (please indicate). Kill fee. Query for sidebars. Guidelines/theme list; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Fillers: Buys 6+/yr. Newsbreaks (local or special pro-life news); 50-100 wds; $10.

Columns/Departments: Buys 6+/yr. Prayer and Fasting (personal spirituality), 500 wds; Voice Page (pro-life action written by students), 500 wds; $25-50.

Special Needs: Abortion, euthanasia, and natural family planning.

Tips: "Don't be too basic, e.g. don't write to prove abortion is wrong--our readers know that. Send feature articles to fit themes."

** This periodical was #66 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list. (#46 in 1993)

*CELEBRATION, 207 Hillsboro, Silver Spring MD 20902. (301)681-4927. Interdenominational. Bill Freburger, ed. To help Christian clergy prepare for Sunday celebrations (baptism, marriage, funerals, etc.) Monthly mag; 48 pgs; circ 9,000. Some freelance. Query. Pays .10/wd, on acceptance, for 1st rts. Articles any length. Responds in 2 wks. No guidelines; free copy.

Fillers: Cartoons.

#CHARISMA & CHRISTIAN LIFE, 600 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary FL 32746. (407)333-0600. Fax:(407)333-9753. Strang Communications. Stephen Strang, ed: articles to John Archer. Primarily for the Pentecostal and Charismatic Christian community. Monthly mag; 100 pgs; circ 200,000. Subscription $19.97. 75% freelance. Query. Pays $75-400, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 1,500-2,500 wds. Responds in 1 mo. Seasonal 8 mos ahead. Kill fee. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE.

Tips: "Tell us in the cover letter why you are qualified to write the story. Ask yourself if the story would be of special interest to a charismatic/Pentecostal Christian audience."

+CHRISTIAN AMERICAN NEWSPAPER, 1801-L Sara Dr., Chesapeake VA 23321. (804)424-2630. Fax:(804)424-9068. Christian Coalition, LLC. Submit to The Editor. To provide a Christian perspective on the news, enabling them to be more effective citizens by being better informed. Newspaper published 9X/yr; circ 325,000. Subscription $24. Open to freelance.

*CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 11000, Oklahoma City OK 73136. (405)425-5070. Church of Christ. Glover Shipp, mng ed. Denominational; international; focus on evangelism. Monthly (10X) newspaper; 32 pgs; circ 112,000. 5% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays varying rates, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles to 1,000 wds. Responds in 2-3 wks. No guidelines; free copy.

Tips: "We prefer to get submissions from members of the Church of Christ."

*THE CHRISTIAN CIVIC LEAGUE OF MAINE RECORD, Box 5459, Augusta ME 04332. (207)622-7634. Jasper S. Wyman, ed. Focuses on church, public service and political action. Monthly newsletter; 12 pgs; circ 4,600. 10% freelance. Query. NO PAYMENT for one-time rts. Articles (10-12/yr). Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous query & reprints. Free copy. Not in topical listings.

*THE CHRISTIAN COURIER, 1933 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee WI 53233. (414)344-7300. Fax:(414)344-7375. ProBuColls Assn. John M. Fisco, Jr., pub. To propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Midwest. Monthly newspaper; circ 10,000. 10% freelance. Query. PAYS IN COPIES, for one-time rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 300-1,500 wds (6/yr). Responds in 2-4 wks. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; free copy.

Fillers: Anecdotes, facts, newsbreaks; 10-100 wds.

#CHRISTIAN COURIER, 4-261 Martindale Rd., St. Catherines ON L2W 1A1 Canada. (U.S. address: Box 110, Lewiston NY 14092). (905)682-8311. Fax:(905)682-8313. Independent (Protestant Reformed). Bert Witvoet, ed; Bob Vander Vennen, book review ed. To present Canadian and international news, both religious and secular, from a Reformed Christian perspective. Weekly (44X) newspaper; 20 pgs; circ 5,000. 25% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays .05-.10/wd, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 700-1,000 wds (20/yr); fiction 1,000-2,000 wds (10/yr); book reviews 100-500 wds. Responds in 3 wks. Seasonal 1 yr ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/IRC.

Poetry: Buys 20/yr. Avant-garde, free verse, traditional; 10-30 lines; $15-30. Submit max. 5 poems.

*CHRISTIAN CRUSADE NEWSPAPER, P.O. Box 279, Neosho MO 64850. (918)438-4234. Fax:(417)451-4319. Interdenominational. Billy James Hargis, pub. A Christian, pro-American approach to current social and political issues. Monthly newspaper; 24 pgs; circ 25,000. 50% freelance. Query. Pays varying rates, on publication, for all rts. Articles. Responds in 2 mos. No guidelines; free copy.

*CHRISTIAN DRAMA MAGAZINE, 1824 Celestia Blvd., Walla Walla WA 99362-3619. (509)529-0089. Judy Tash, ed. For Christian dramatists; promoting the Gospel through drama. Quarterly mag; 28 pgs; circ 300. Subscription $5.50. Estab 1990. 40% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays $25; on publication; for 1st, one-time, reprint & simultaneous rts. Articles 300-1,000 wds (6/yr); plays/skits 50-1,500 wds (6/yr); play reviews 50-200 wds/$25. Responds in 4-12 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines; copy for 8x10 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Accepts 4-6/yr. Poetry appropriate for dramatic readings; $25.

Fillers: Ideas (about Christian drama), news; to 100 wds; $5-10.

Columns/Departments: Questions & Answers (drama production); 50-200 wds; $10-25.

Special Needs: Drama, drama directing, script writing, acting, set design, special effects, puppetry, mime, sound design, play scripts, lighting, costumes, performance reviews. script reviews, news about Christian drama groups, publishers who buy scripts, Christian dance.

#THE CHRISTIAN EDGE, 6501 Branson Ln., Bakersfield CA 93009. (805)837-1378. Fax:(805)397-2661. Evangelical. Don Chase, pub/ed. Activity and resources guide; not an issues driven publication. Monthly newspaper; circ 1,500. Subscription $15. 30% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. PAYS IN COPIES, for reprint rts. Articles 150-350 wds (20-30/yr); book & music reviews 350 wds. Responds in 2 wks. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. No guidelines; copy $1 + $1.25 postage (no SAE).

Fillers: Cartoons, games, ideas, quotes, word puzzles; 50-150 wds.

+THE CHRISTIAN EVENT JOURNAL, 7127 Little River Turnpike #206, Annandale VA 22003. (703)914-0001. Fax:(703)914-1474. Evangelical. Kathie Nee, asst. ed. To inform, educate, inspire and encourage the Christian community in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore area. Monthly newspaper;28-32 pgs; circ 50,000. Subscription $19.95. Estab 1994. 80% freelance. Query/clips or complete ms/cover letter; phone query ok. Pays $10-45, on publication, for 1st, one-time, reprint & simultaneous rts. Articles 200-1,500 wds (50/yr); book/music reviews, 300-500 wds, $10-20. Responds in 3-8 wks. Seasonal 3-4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Prefers disk copy. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/8 stamps.

Poetry: Any type. Send any number.

Fillers: Anecdotes, cartoons, jokes, newsbreaks, short humor, word puzzles.

Columns/Departments: Open to column suggestions by freelancers.

Tips: "Photos/illustrations to go along with articles would help."

+THE CHRISTIAN FOCUS, P.O. Box 2891, 725 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park CA 32067. (904)269-7362. Fax:(904)269-7362. Teresa D. Foster, ed. Committed to truth in Christian news around the world, nation and community. Newspaper. Circulation 15,000. Subscription $16. Open to freelance.

CHRISTIAN HISTORY, 465 Gundersen Dr.,Carol Stream IL 60188. (708)260-6200. Fax:(708)260-0114. Christianity Today, LLC. Mark Galli, ed. To teach Christian history to educated reader in an engaging manner. Quarterly mag; 50 pgs; circ 80,000. Subscription $19.95. 75% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter; fax query ok. Pays .10/wd, on publication, for 1st & some reprint rts (anthology & online rts). Articles 1,000-3,000 wds. Responds in 4-6 wks. Kill fee 50%. Sidebars ok. Guidelines/theme list; copy $5/10x13 SAE/4 stamps.

Tips: "Let us know your particular areas of specialization and any books or papers you have written in the area of Christian history."

** 1994 EPA Award of Merit - General.

CHRISTIAN HOME & SCHOOL, 3350 East Paris Ave. SE, Box 8709, Grand Rapids MI 49512. (616)957-1070. Fax:(616)957-5022. Christian Schools Intl. Dr. Gordon L. Bordewyk, ed; submit to Roger Schmurr, sr. ed. Focuses on parenting and Christian education; for parents who send their children to Christian schools. Bimonthly mag; 32 pgs; circ 52,000. Subscription $11.95. 50% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays $75-150, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 1,200-2,000 wds (40/yr); fiction 1,200-2,000 wds. Responds in 1 mo. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous query. Guidelines/theme list; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Tips: Most open to features.

** 1994 EPA Award of Merit - Organizational.

+CHRISTIAN INFORMATION ASSOCIATES NEWSLETTER (C.I.A.), P.O. Box 55, Decatur AR 72722. W.B. Atwood, ed. For the Christian who wants specific information on Bible prophecy that is being fulfilled today; patriotic. Monthly newsletter; variable length. Free subscription (donation expected). Estab 1994. 100% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. PAYS IN SUBSCRIPTION, for one-time rts. Considers simultaneous submissions. No disk. Sidebars ok. Theme list; copy $1. Fillers: Accepts 24-30/yr. Anecdotes, cartoons, facts, newsbreaks, prayers, Bible quotes; 60-150 wds.

CHRISTIAN LIVING, 616 Walnut Ave., Scottdale PA 15683-1999. (412)887-8500. Mennonite. Steve Kriss, ed. Denominational with emphasis on community, family and spirituality. Monthly (8X) mag; 36 pgs; circ 6,000. 50% freelance. Complete ms. Pays $30-60, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles 700-1,200 wds (50/yr); fiction 700-1,200 wds (4/yr). Responds in 3 wks. Seasonal 5 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 10-12/yr. Free verse, haiku; 3-24 lines; $10-30. Submit max. 6 poems.

Ethnic: Targets all ethnic groups involved in the Mennonite religion.

Tips: "We want well-written, non-formulaic fiction."

** This periodical was #56 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list. (#41 in 1993)

CHRISTIAN MEDIA, Box 448, Jacksonville OR 97530. (503)899-8888. James Lloyd, ed/pub. For emerging Christian songwriters, artists, and others professionals involved in music, video, film, print and broadcasting. Bimonthly newsletter; 8 pgs; circ 4,000. Query. Payment negotiable, on publication, for all rts. Articles. Accepts reprints. Prefers disk copy. No guidelines; copy $1.

Special Needs: Particularly interested in stories that expose dirty practices in the industry--royalty rip-offs, misleading ads, financial misconduct, etc.

#THE CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, 9400 Fairview Ave., Ste. 200, Manassas VA 22110. (703)335-2844. Fax:(703)368-4817. The Christian Observer, LLC.; Presbyterian Reformed. Edwin Elliott, ed. To encourage and edify God's people and families. Mag. published 2X/month; circ 2,000. Subscription $27. Not in topical listings.

CHRISTIAN PARENTING TODAY, P.O. Box 36630, Colorado Springs CO 80936. (719)531-7776. Fax:(719)535-0172. Brad Lewis, ed. Practical advice for parents, from a Christian perspective, that runs the whole gamut of needs: social, educational, spiritual, medical, etc. Bimonthly mag; 68-104 pgs; circ 225,000. Subscription $16.97. 90% freelance. Query; fax query ok. Articles to 2,500 wds (10/yr); book/music reviews (usually assigned), 500 wds, $35. Pays .15-.25/wd, on acceptance for assigned (on publication for unsolicited), for 1st rts. Responds in 8 wks. Seasonal 8 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee 25%. Prefers disk on final. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/5 stamps.

Fillers: Buys 60-100/yr. Anecdotes, short humor, parenting tips; 25-100 wds; $25-40.

Columns/Departments: Buys 15/yr. Parent Exchange (parenting tips), 25-100 wds, $40; Life in Our House (humorous anecdotes), 25-100 wds, $25.

Tips: "Use the presence of people in your writing. Quotes from authorities and examples from real life make a strong article. No preaching."

** This periodical was #27 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list (#4 in 1993). Also 1994 EPA Award of Excellence - General.

THE CHRISTIAN READER, 465 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188. (708)260-6200. Fax:(708)260-0114. Christianity Today, LLC. Bonne Steffen, ed. A Christian "Readers Digest" that uses both reprints and original material. Monthly mag; 115 pgs; circ 250,000. Subscription $17.50. 20% freelance. Query/fax query ok. Pays $10-400 (.10/wd); on acceptance; for 1st & reprint rts. Articles 500-1,500 wds (50/yr). Responds in 2-6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee. Prefers disk copy. Guidelines; copy for 6x9 SAE/2 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 2/yr. Free verse, light verse, traditional; 25-75 lines; $40-65. Submit max. 6 poems.

Fillers: Short humor (see Lite Fare).

Columns/Departments: Buys 2/yr. Lite Fare (adult church humor), 25-150 wds; Kids of the Kingdom (kids say and do funny things), 25-150 wds; Personally Speaking (quotes from well-known people), 250-500 wds; $25. Complete ms.

Tips: "Keep articles short; we edit everything. First-person non-fiction stories are a top priority editorially for final selection."

CHRISTIAN RENEWAL, Box 770, Lewiston NY 14092. (716)284-7784. Fax:(905)562-7828. Reformed (Conservative). John Van Dyk, mng. ed. Church-related and world news for members of the Reformed community of churches in North America. Biweekly tabloid; 20 pgs; circ 4,300. Subscription $28/yr. 25% freelance. Complete ms. NO PAYMENT. Articles 500-2,000 wds; fiction (6/yr). Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Accepts reprints.

CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL, Box 500, San Juan Capistrano CA 92693-0500. (714)855-9926. Fax:(714)855-9927. Christian Research Institute. Elliot Miller, ed-in-chief. For those who have been affected by cults and the occult. Quarterly mag; 56 pgs; circ 34,000. Subscription $20. 3% freelance. Complete ms. Pays .15/wd, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles to 5,000 wds (1/yr); book reviews 1,000-2,500 wds. Responds in 16-20 wks. Kill fee up to 50%. Requires disk copy. Rarely uses sidebars. Guidelines; copy $5.

Columns/Departments: Witnessing Tips (evangelism), 1,000 wds; Viewpoint (opinion on cults, ethics, etc.), 875 wds.

Tips: "Be patient; we sometimes review mss only twice a year, but we will get back to you. Most open to features (on cults), book reviews, opinion pieces and witnessing tips."

#CHRISTIAN RETAILING, 600 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary FL 32746. (407)333-0600. Fax:(407)333-9753. Strang Communications, LLC. Carol Chapman Stertzer, ed. Business/trade publication directed toward Christian retail/bookstore owners, managers and clerks. Monthly trade journal/tabloid; 72 pgs; circ 9,500. 60% freelance. Complete ms. Pays .10-.12/wd ($200-340); on publication; for all rts. Articles to 700-2,000 wds (36/yr). Responds in 2 mos. Seasonal 5 mos ahead. Kill fee. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; copy $3.

Fillers: Buys 5/yr. Anecdotes, cartoons, ideas; 50-300 wds; $20-50.

Tips: " Most open to features. Think about interesting subjects for Christian retailers."

CHRISTIAN SINGLE, 127 9th Ave. N, Nashville TN 37234. (615)251-5721. Fax:(615)251-5008. Southern Baptist. Stephen Felts, ed-in-chief; Leigh Neely, mng ed. For Christian singles, ages 25-45. Monthly mag; 52 pgs; circ 70,000. Subscription $13.30. 50% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter; phone/fax query ok. Pays $25 & up (negotiable); on acceptance; for all, 1st, one-time or reprint rts. Articles 500-2,000 wds (48/yr) & fiction 1,800-2,500 wds (6/yr - complete ms). Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Requires disk copy. Uses sidebars in most feature articles. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 12/yr. Traditional; any length; $25-100. Submit max. 3 poems.

Special Needs: "Anything related to Christian single lifestyle."

Tips: "Be aware of audience; they aren't all preparing for marriage. They're happy and secure with their single status. They are interested in travel, spiritual enrichment, and indepth articles related to today's tough issues."

** This periodical was #47 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list.

#CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION, 100 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington DC 20002. (202)488-5621. Fax:(202)488-5619. United Methodist. Lee Ranck, ed. Information and analysis of critical social issues from the perspective of Christian faith. Monthly (11X) mag; 48 pgs; circ 2,500. Subscription $13.50. 2% freelance. Query or complete ms/cover letter. Pays $75-125, on publication, for all rts. Articles 2,000 wds (25-30/yr). Responds in 4-5 wks (longer for accepted material). Sometimes accepts reprints. Guidelines/copy for #10 SAE.

Tips: "We look for experts on an issue who can write, instead of writers who can research an issue; know the issue well. Our audience is Christian social activists."

CHRISTIAN STANDARD, 8121 Hamilton Ave., CLLCinnati OH 45231. (513)931-4050. Fax:(513)931-0904. Standard Publishing/Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. Sam E. Stone, ed. Devoted to the restoration of New Testament Christianity, its doctrines, its ordinances, and its fruits. Weekly mag; 24 pgs; circ 61,000. Subscription $17. 50% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $10-80, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 400-1,600 wds (200/yr). Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 8-12 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

#CHRISTIANITY TODAY, 465 Gundersen Dr., Carol Stream IL 60188-2498. (708)260-6200. Fax:(708)260-0114. Carol Thiessen, ed. For evangelical Christian thought leaders who seek to integrate their faith commitment with responsible action. Magazine published 15X/yr; 90 pgs; circ 200,000. Subscription $24.95. 80% freelance. Query/clips; no phone query. Pays .10/wd, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 1,000-4,000 wds (60/yr); book reviews 500-750 wds, pays $75. Responds in 3 mos. Seasonal 8 mos ahead. Accepts reprints (payment 25% of regular rate). Kill fee. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Buys 7/yr. Church in Action (profile of unusual person/ministry), 900-1,000 wds (query); Speaking Out (op/ed), 650 wds (complete ms); $75-150.

Tips: "Most of our freelance material is assigned."

#CHRISTMAS, The Annual of Christmas Literature and Art, Box 1209, Minneapolis MN 55440. (612)330-3442. Augsburg Fortress. Kristine Oberg, ed. Birth of Christ central to celebration of Christmas. Annual book; 64 pgs; circ 40,000. 70-100% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays $150-300, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles 1,500-2,500 wds (3-4/yr); fiction 1,000-2,000 wds (3-4/yr). Responds in 12 wks. Works 14-18 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Guidelines/themes; copy $12.95 + postage (call 800-328-4648).

Poetry: Buys 2-3/yr. Free verse, light verse, traditional; to 30 lines; $75-125. Submit max. 3 poems. Nothing on Santa Claus.

Tips: "Short stories related to Christmas only." Using less freelance.

** #47 on the 1993 Top 50.

#CHURCH & STATE, 8120 Fenton St., Silver Springs MD 20910-4781. (301)589-3707. Fax:(301)495-9173. Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Joseph L. Conn, mng. ed. Emphasizes religious liberty and church/state relations matters. Monthly mag; 24-32 pgs; circ 33,000. 10% freelance. Query. Pays negotiable fee, on acceptance, for all rts. Articles 600-3,000 wds (11/yr), prefers 800-1,600 (11/yr). Responds in 2 mos. Considers simultaneous query & reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Tips: "We are not a religious magazine. You need to see our magazine before you try to write for it."

#THE CHURCH ADVOCATE, Box 926, 700 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay OH 45839. (419)424-1961. Fax:(419)424-3433. Churches of God General Conference. Linda M. Draper, ed. Denominational. Monthly mag; circ 6,660. Subscription $10. Little freelance. Query or complete ms. Pays $10/printed pg, on publication. Articles 1,000-2,500 wds. Accepts reprints. Free guidelines/copy.

#THE CHURCH HERALD, 4500 - 60th St. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49512-9642. (616)698-7071. Fax:(616)698-6606. Reformed Church in America. Jeffrey Japinga, mng. ed. We are seeking to relate the Christian faith to the problems and issues our denominational audience faces everyday. Monthly mag; circ 108,000. Subscription $10. 5% freelance. Query only (complete ms for fiction). Pays $50-200 ($45-120 for fiction); on acceptance; for 1st, one-time, all, simultaneous & reprint rts. Articles 400-1,500 wds (15/yr); fiction 400-1,500 wds (1/yr). Responds in 1-2 mos. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous query & reprints. Kill fee 50%. Guidelines; copy $2/9x12 SAE.

Tips: "Most open to feature articles."

*CHURCH HERALD AND HOLINESS BANNER, 7415 Metcalf, Box 4060, Overland Park KS 66204. (913)432-0331. Fax:(913)722-0351. Church of God (Holiness)/Herald and Banner Press. Ray Crooks, ed. Denominational; conservative/ evangelical people. Biweekly mag; 20 pgs; circ 2,500. Subscription $10. 50% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. NO PAYMENT, for one-time rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 200-800 wds (25+/yr); fiction 500-1,000 wds. Responds in 2 mos. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines; no copy.

Poetry: Buys few. Traditional; 8-24 lines.

Fillers: Anecdotes, facts, prose, quotes; 150-400 wds.

Tips: "Most open to devotional articles. Must be concise, well-written, and get one main point across; 200-400 wds."

CHURCH OF GOD EVANGEL, 1080 Montgomery Ave., Cleveland TN 37311. (615)476-4512. Church of God (Cleveland, TN). Homer G. Rhea, ed-in-chief. Denominational. Monthly mag; 36 pgs; circ 50,000. Subscription $10. 40% freelance. Complete ms; no phone/fax query. Pays $10-50, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles 400-1,200 wds (25/yr). Responds in 2 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Seldom uses sidebars. Guidelines (2 stamps); copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Tips: "Always willing to buy thoughtful, well-written pieces that speak to people where they live. Always need humor with a point."

#CLASS, 900 Broadway, New York NY 10003. (212)677-3055. General publication that accepts religious articles. Denolyn Carroll, exec. ed. Geared toward Caribbean, Latin, and African-American readers, 18-49 years old. Monthly mag; circ 250,000. 25% freelance. Query/clips. Pays up to .10/wd, 45 days after publication, for 1st & reprint rts. Articles 500-1,300 wds. Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 10-20/yr; up to $10. Submit max. 5 poems.

#COLUMBIA, P.O. 1670, New Haven CT 06510. (203)772-2130. Fax:(203)777-0114. Knights of Columbus (Catholic). Richard McMunn, ed. Geared to a general Catholic family audience. Monthly mag; 92 pgs; circ 1.5 million. Subscription $6; foreign add $2. 50-60% freelance. Query; no phone query. Pays to $250-500, on acceptance, for 1st rts. Articles 1,000-1,500 wds (30/yr). Responds in 2-3 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Kill fee 20%. Free guidelines/copy.

Tips: "Keep eye out for K of C activity in local area and send a query letter about it."

** This periodical was #19 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list.

COMMENTS FROM THE FRIENDS, Box 819, Assonet MA 02702. No calls. David A. Reed, ed. For ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, their relatives, Christians reaching out to them, and dissident Witnesses. Quarterly newsletter; 16 pgs; circ 1,500. Subscription $9. 5% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $5-20 (sometimes copies), on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 50-2,000 wds (3/yr); book reviews 50-1,000 wds. Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Macintosh disks only. No sidebars. Guidelines; copy $1/#10 SAE/2 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Witnessing Tips, 500-1,000 wds.

Special Needs: Articles about Jehovah's Witnesses; articles about changes in Watchtower governing body.

Tips: "Acquaint us with why you are qualified to write about J.W.'s. Write well-documented, concise articles relevant to J.W.'s today. We automatically reject all material not specifically about Jehovah's Witnesses."

COMMON BOUNDARY, 5272 River Rd., Ste. 650 Bethesda MD 20816. (301)652-9495. Ecumenical. Mark Judge, ed. asst. Explores relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality. Bimonthly mag; 64 pgs; circ 26,000. 50% freelance. Query. Pays varying rates, on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 3,000-4,000 wds. Responds in 3-6 mos. Considers simultaneous submissions. Kill fee 1/3. Guidelines; copy $5.

Fillers: Newsbreaks, 200-600 wds.

+COMMON GROUND, 5038 Dorsey Hall Dr., Ellicott City MD 21042. (41)740-5300. Fax:(410)5305. Division of Search Ministries. Mike Donohue, mng ed. Church bulletin insert for evangelical churches interested in lifestyle evangelism; 1 pg. Sells in quantities of 50, to churches. 10% freelance. Query/clips; phone query ok. Pays $400, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles 900-1,100 wds. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Requires disk copy. Guidelines/theme list/copy for #10 SAE/1 stamp.

Tips: "Be practical, down-to-earth in writing. LLCorporate stories into the articles to illustrate themes. Call me for themes before submitting."

COMMONWEAL, 15 Dutch St., New York NY 10038. (212)732-0800. Catholic. Patrick Jordan, mng ed. A review of public affairs, religion, literature and the arts. Biweekly mag; 32 pgs; circ 19,000. Subscription $39. 30% freelance. Query; phone query ok/no fax query. Pays $75-100, on publication, for all rts. Articles 750-3,000 wds (60/yr); fiction (2/yr); some book/music reviews, 750 wds, $75. Responds in 3-4 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Kill fee 2%. Occasional sidebars. Guidelines: copy for 10x13 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Rosemary Deen. Buys 25/yr. Free verse, haiku, light verse traditional; to 75 lines; $.50/line. Submit max. 5 poems.

Columns/Departments: Upfronts (brief, newsy, facts and info behind the headlines), 750-1,000 wds; The Last Word (commentary based on insight from personal experience or reflection), 700 wds.

Tips: "Most open to meaningful articles on social, political, religious and cultural topics; or columns."

#COMPANION MAGAZINE, Box 535, Station F., Toronto ON M4Y 2L8 Canada. (416)463-5442, Fax:(416)463-4392. Catholic/Franciscan. Fr. R. Riccioli, ed; submit to Betty McCrimmon, man. ed. An adult, Catholic, inspirational, devotional family magazine. Monthly (11X) mag; 32 pgs; circ 5,000. 50% freelance. Complete ms, with cover letter. Pays .06/wd (Canadian funds), on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 500-1,500 wds (35/yr); fiction 500-1,000 wds (7/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 5 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy for 7x10 SAE with IRCs.

Poetry: Free verse, light verse, traditional. Pays $.60/line (Canadian).

Fillers: Anecdotes, cartoons, prayers, quotes, short humor, word puzzles.

Special Needs: Articles on St. Francis, Franciscan spirituality, and social justice.

Tips: Most open to human interest.

COMPANIONS, Box 1212, Harrisonburg VA 22801-1212. (703)434-0768. Mennonite. Roger L. Berry, ed. Consistent with conservative Mennonite doctrine: believer baptism, nonresistance, and nonconformity. Weekly take-home paper; 4 pgs; circ 8,000. Subscription $9.50. 80% freelance. Complete ms; no phone/fax query. Pays .02-.05/wd, on acceptance, for all, 1st, or reprint rts. Articles 200-800 wds (200/yr) & fiction 800-3,000 wds (30/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 5 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. No disks. No sidebars. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/2 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 40/yr. Traditional, 8-24 lines; $.30-.50/line. Submit max. 5 poems.

Fillers: Buys 15/yr. Anecdotes, prose, prayers; 50-150 wds.

Columns/Departments: Buys 15/yr. Science and Scripture (creationist/Biblicist), and Archaeology and Scripture (archaeology that support biblical truths); 400-700 wds.

Tips: "Study guidelines and get a feel for our very distLLCtive approach to Christian living. We now require prospective writers to complete our Writer's Questionnaire before we consider their writing."

** This periodical was #28 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list. (#32 in 1993)

#COMPASS: A Jesuit Journal, 10 St. Mary St. #300, Toronto ON M4Y 1P9 Canada. (416)921-0653. Fax:(416)921-1864, Catholic. Robert Chodos, ed. Ethical and ecumenical discussion of social and religious topics; for educated, but non-specialized readership. Bimonthly mag; 52 pgs; circ 3,700. Subscription $19. 10% freelance. Query/clips; no phone query. Pays $100-500 (Canadian), on publication, for 1st rts. Articles 1,000-2,000 wds (60/yr); fiction 1,000-2,500 wds (pays $100-250); book reviews 2,000 wds/$300. Responds in 8 wks. No seasonal. Considers simultaneous submissions. Kill fee 50%. Guidelines/theme list; copy $2/9x12 SAE/$1.35 postage (Canadian).

Fillers: Accepts 60/yr. Short, pithy quotes from other writers; 10-150 wds. Pays 1-yr subscription.

Columns/Departments: Buys 24/yr. Testament (contemporary application of scripture); Colloquy (theology & daily life); Saint (fresh perspective on a Saint); all 750 wds; $100-150. Query.

Tips: "We are interested primarily in analytical and reflective articles. Write for themes."

*CONNECTING POINT, Box 685, Cocoa FL 32923. (407)632-0130. Linda G. Howard, ed. For and by the mentally challenged (retarded) community; primarily deals with spiritual and self-advocacy issues. Monthly mag; circ 1,000. Estab 1989. 75% freelance. Complete ms. NO PAYMENT for 1st rts. Articles (24/yr) & fiction (12/yr), 250-750 wds; book reviews 150 wds. Responds in 3-6 wks. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/6 stamps.

Poetry: Accepts 4/yr. Any type; 4-66 lines. Submit max. 10 poems.

Fillers: Accepts 12/yr. Cartoons, games, word puzzles; 50-250 wds.

Columns/Departments: Accepts 24/yr. Devotion Page, 1,000 wds; Bible Study, 500 wds. Query.

Special Needs: Record reviews, self-advocacy, integration/normalization, justice system.

Tips: "All ms need to be in primary vocabulary."

CONQUEST, 1300 N Meacham Rd., Schaumburg IL 60173-4888. (708)843-1600. Regular Baptist. Joan E. Alexander, ed. Take-home paper for adults; conservative, fundamental. Weekly take-home paper; 4 pgs; circ 60,000. 50-60% freelance. Complete ms. Pays .03-.05/wd, on acceptance, for all, 1st or one-time rts. Articles 200-1,200 wds (25-35/yr); fiction 600-1,500 wds (some multi-part fiction), (20-30/yr). Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 1 yr ahead. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for #10 SAE/2 stamps.

Fillers: Anecdotes, facts, ideas, newsbreaks, prose, short humor, word puzzles.

Tips: Not everything that is Christian is suitable for readers in fundamental Baptist churches. Most open to fiction and nonfiction."

CORNERSTONE, 939 W. Wilson, Chicago IL 60640. (312)561-2450x2080. Fax:(312)989-2076. Evangelical Covenant Church. Jennifer Ingerson, submissions ed. For young adults, 18-35; covers contemporary issues in light of evangelical Christianity. Quarterly (3-4x) mag; 64 pgs; circ 30,000. Subscription $15. Up to 20% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; fax query ok. Pays .08-.10/wd), on publication, for one-time rts. Articles to 2,700 wds (1-3/yr); fiction 250-2,500 wds (1-4/yr); book/music/film reviews 500-1,000 wds. Responds in 12-24 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/5 stamps.

Poetry: Tammy Boyd. Buys 15-24/yr. Any type; $10-25. Submit max. 5 poems.

Fillers: Buys 1-4/yr. Cartoons, facts, prose, prayers, quotes; 500-1,000 wds.

Columns/Departments: Buys3-4/yr. Music Interviews to 2,700 wds. News items.

Tips: "Issues pertinent to contemporary society seen with a biblical world view. No pornography, cheap shots about non-Christians, or unrealistic/sugar-sweet articles. Looking for high-quality fiction and book or music reviews."

THE COVENANT COMPANION, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago IL 60625. (312)784-3000. Fax:(312)784-4366. Evangelical Covenant Church. John E. Phelan, Jr., ed. Denominational. Monthly mag; 40 pgs; circ 22,000. Subscription $26. 20% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $15-50; on publication; for 1st or one-time rts. Articles 300-1,000 wds (10-55/yr); book reviews 500-1,000 wds/$15-25. Responds in 4-6 wks. Seasonal 3-6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Sidebar ok. Guidelines; copy $2.25/9x12 SAE.

Poetry: Buys 5-10/yr. Free verse; $15. Submit max. 3 poems.

Tips: "Study guidelines and send general articles of universal interest and pertinence. Also open to church year/holiday material."

THE CRESSET, A Review of Arts, Literature & Public Affairs, Huegli Hall #29, Valpariaso IN 46383. (219)464-5274. Fax:(219)464-5496. Valpariaso University/Lutheran. Gail McGrew Eifrig, ed. For college educated, professors, pastors, lay people; serious review essays on religious-cultural affairs. Monthly mag; circ 4,300. Subscription $8.50. 100% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter. Pays $25, on publication, for all rts. Articles 1,500 wds & up (25/yr). Responds in 12 wks. Prefers disk copy. No sidebars. Copy for 9x12 SAE/5 stamps.

Poetry: Rene Steinke, ed. Buys 25/yr. Avant-garde, free verse, traditional; $25.

Columns/Departments: Buys 5/yr, $25.

THE CRITIC, 205 W. Monroe St., 6th Floor, Chicago IL 60606-5097. (312)609-8880. Fax:(312)609-8891. American Catholic Culture. John Sprague, ed. Emphasis on literature, arts and theology. Quarterly journal; 130 pgs; circ 2,000. Subscription $20. 80% freelance. Query (complete ms for fiction or poetry); no phone query. Pays $25-400, on acceptance, for one-time rts. No reprints. Articles (8/yr); fiction (8/yr). Responds in 6-8 wks. Prefers disk. No guidelines; copy $6.

Poetry: Buys 15/yr. Submit max. 3 poems.

Fillers: Cartoons.

Special Needs: Literary profiles/interviews; ecumenical issues.

+CROSS ROADS, P.O. Box 3826-G, Silver Spring MD 20918-0826. Submit to The Editor. A place to share your gifts. PAYS 5 COPIES. Articles & short stories, to 1,500 wds. Accepts reprints. Does not return submissions. Guidelines.

+CROSSWAY/NEWSLINE, 103 Ambleside Rd., Lightwater, Surrey GU185UJ England. Tel. 02764 72724. Airline Aviation & Aerospace Christian Fellowship. J. Brown, gen. sec. Crossway is an annual magazine; Newsline a quarterly booklet; 16 pgs. Free subscription. 100% freelance. NO PAYMENT. Articles on aviation to 2,000 wds. Sample copy.

#DECISION, 1300 Harmon Pl., Minneapolis MN 55440. (612)338-0500. Fax:(612)335-1299. Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn. Roger C. Palms, ed. Evangelism/Christian nurture. Monthly (11X) mag; 42 pgs; circ 1,800,000. Subscription $7. 25% freelance. Complete ms; no phone query. Pays $10-200, on publication, for all, 1st or reprint rts. Articles 1,400-1,600 wds (90/yr). Reports 1-2 wks. Seasonal 10-12 mos ahead. Kill fee. Guidelines/theme list; copy for 10x13 SAE/3 stamps.

Poetry: Buys 40/yr. Free verse, light verse, traditional; 4-20 lines; $.50/pub. wd. Submit max. 7 poems.

Fillers: Buys 30-40/yr. Anecdotes, prose; 400-1,000 wds; $50-75.

Columns/Departments: Buys 11/yr. Where Are They Now? (people who have become Christian through Billy Graham ministries); 600-900 wds; $70.

Special Needs: Vignettes - Concise narratives relating LLCidents from life written with a spiritual application; 400-1,000 wds.

Tips: "Most open to first-person testimonies of people from all walks of life that clearly show how an individual committed life to Jesus Christ."

** This periodical was #59 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list.

#DISCIPLESHIP JOURNAL, Box 35004, Colorado Springs CO 80935. (719)531-3529. Fax:(719)598-7128. The Navigators. Susan Maycinik, ed. For motivated, maturing Christians desiring to grow spiritually and to help others grow; biblical and practical. Bimonthly mag; 80 pgs; circ 100,000. Subscription $18.97. 95% freelance. Query; no phone query. Pays .17/wd, on acceptance, for 1st or reprint rts. Articles 500-3,000 wds (50/yr); fiction published rarely. Responds in 4-6 wks. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Kill fee. Guidelines/theme list; copy for 9x12 SAE/7 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Buys 6/yr. On the Home Front (Q & A regarding family issues); 950 wds; $175.

Tips: "Most open to non-theme articles."

** This periodical was #8 on the 1994 Top 50 Plus Christian Publishers list. (#36 in 1993)

*DISCOVERY, P.O. Box 607702, Orlando FL 32860-7702. (407)682-9494. Fax:(407)682-7005. Radio Station WTLN FM/AM. Janice Willis, ed. For Christian community in Central Florida. Bimonthly newspaper; circ 20,000. Subscription $3. Query. NO PAYMENT. Not copyrighted. Articles & book reviews. Seasonal 3 mos ahead. Accepts reprints.

Columns/Departments: Christian Walk (general interest), 500 wds; Family Life (babies-seniors), 500 wds.

Tips: "We've never used fiction but would be open to parables."

#THE DOOR, Box 118, N. 30th St., Waco TX 76710. (916)842-2701. Fax:(916)842-7729. Youth Specialties. Bob Darden, ed. (817)752-1468. Satire of evangelical church plus issue-oriented interviews. Bimonthly mag; 36 pgs; circ 11,000. Subscription $24. 50% freelance. Complete ms; no phone query. Pays $60-200, on publication, for 1st rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 750-1,500 wds (30/yr). Responds in 3 mos. Seasonal 6 mos ahead. Accepts reprints. Kill fee $40-50. Guidelines/theme list; copy $4.

Poetry: Mike Yaconelli. Buys 2-3/yr. Avant-garde, free verse; $40-100. Submit max. 6 poems.

Fillers: Buys 10/yr. Cartoons, quizzes, short humor, mock ads; 100-250 wds; $50-100.

Tips: "We look for biting satire/humor--National Lampoon not Reader's Digest. You must understand our satirical slant. Read more than one issue to understand our 'wavelength'."

+DOVETAIL: A Newsletter By and For Jewish-Christian Families, P.O. Box 19945, Kalamazoo MI 49019. (616)342-2900. Joan C. Hawkhurst, ed. Offers balanced, non-judgmental articles for interfaith families and the professionals who serve them. Bimonthly newsletter; 12-16 pgs; circ 800. Subscription $24.99. Estab. 1992. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone/fax query. Pays $20 or subscription, on publication, for one-time rts. Articles 800-1,200 wds (15/yr). Reports in 8 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Accepts simultaneous submissions & reprints. Prefers disk copy. Some sidebars. No guidelines; copy for 5x7 SAE/2 stamps.

#DREAMS & VISIONS, RR 1, Washago ON L0K 2B0 Canada. Skysong Press. Steve Stanton, ed. Quality fiction for Christian readers. Triannual journal; 52 pgs; circ 200. Subscription $12 U.S. 100% freelance. Complete ms. NO PAYMENT ($100 for Best of Year as chosen by subscribers), for 1st rts & one non-exclusive reprint. Fiction 2,000-6,000 wds (28/yr). Responds in 6-8 wks. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy $3.95.

Tips: "Be concise, powerful and unique."

EMPHASIS ON FAITH AND LIVING, Box 9127, Fort Wayne IN 46899-9127. (219)747-2027. Fax:(219)747-5331. Missionary Church. Robert Ransom, mng ed. Denominational; for adults 40 and older. Bimonthly mag; 16 pgs; circ 13,000. Subscription free. 10% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays .03-.04/wd; on publication; for 1st, one-time, reprint or simultaneous rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 200-800 wds (3/yr); fiction 200-1,600 wds (1-2/yr). Responds in 4-8 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/2 stamps.

Tips: "Our publication provides church news, missions information, and spiritual reading for members and friends of the Missionary Church denomination. We seek material that is compatible with our Wesleyan-Armenian church doctrine."

+ENCOURAGER PROVIDER, 4102 NW Dondee, Topeka KS 66618. (913)286-0388. Interdenominational. Charles White, sr ed. Serves home, day-care providers for 2-5 year olds. Biweekly newsletter; 6 pgs; circ 1.600. Estab 1994. 5% freelance. Complete ms. Pays $5-30, on acceptance, for one-time rts. Articles 50-300 wds (5/yr). Seasonal 1 yr ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Sidebars ok.

Columns/Departments: Buys 5/yr. Pays $5.

+END TIMES BULLETIN, P.O. Box 387, Lice Oak FL 32060. (904)364-7318. Interdenominational. Submit to Editor. Focuses on committed Christian living and end-times. Quarterly newsletter. Free subscription. Estab 1992. 50% freelance. NO PAYMENT. Not copyrighted. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Sidebars ok. Not in topical listings.

Columns/Departments: Format (hard-hitting preaching/teaching articles; Christian testimonials; Bible prophecy; end-times events).

+ENLACE INFORMATIVO, 7891 W. Flagler St., Ste. 248, Miami FL 33144. (305)559-0084. Fax:(305)559-2735. Maria Isabel Garcia, ed. To spread the Gospel; to unite, inform, and involve the Hispanic Christian community. Monthly newspaper; circ 15,000. Open to freelance.

#EPISCOPAL LIFE, 815 2nd Ave., New York NY 10017. (212)922-5398. Episcopal Church. Jerrold F. Hames, ed; Edward P. Stannard, mng. ed. Denominational. Monthly newspaper; 32 pgs; circ 180,000. Estab 1990. 35% freelance. Query/clips or complete ms/cover letter; phone query on breaking news only. Pays $50-300, on publication, for 1st, one-time or simultaneous rts. Articles 250-1,200 wds (12/yr); assigned book reviews 400 wds ($35). Responds in 1 mo. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee 50%. No guidelines; free copy.

Columns/Departments: Nan Cobbey. Buys 36/yr. Commentary on political/religious topics; 300-600 wds; $35-75. Query.

Tips: "All articles must have Episcopal Church slant or specifics. We need topical/issues, not devotional stuff. Most open to feature stories about Episcopalians--clergy, lay, churches, involvement in local efforts, movements, ministries."

EVANGEL, Box 535002, Indianapolis IN 46253-5002. (317)244-3660. Fax:(317)244-1247. Free Methodist. Carolyn Smith, ed. For young adults and over 50s. Weekly take-home paper; 8 pgs; circ 25,000. Subscription $6.50. 100% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays .04/wd (.03/wd for reprints); on publication; for 1st, one-time & reprint rts. Articles to 1,200 wds; fiction to 1,200 wds. Responds in 4-10 wks. Seasonal 9-12 mos ahead. Accepts reprints (prefers 1st rts). Sidebars ok. Guidelines; copy for #10 SAE/1 stamp.

Poetry: Buys 15/yr. Free verse, haiku, light verse, traditional; 3-16 lines; $10. Submit max. 6 poems.

Fillers: Buys few. Anecdotes, cartoons, games,ideas, prose,quizzes, short humor; 200-400 wds; $10.

Special Needs: Holiday themes other than Christmas.

Tips: "Try fresh approaches--don't be predictable."

THE EVANGELICAL BAPTIST, 679 Southgate Dr., Guelph ON N1G 4S2 Canada. (519)821-4830. Fax:(519)821-9829. The Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. Tom Scura, mng ed. Denominational; conservative evangelical. Monthly mag; 32 pgs; circ 4,000. Subscription $13.95. 50% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; phone/fax query ok. Negotiable payment (or none), for one-time rts. Articles 750-1,500 wds. Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Rarely uses sidebars. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/Canadian postage.

Tips: If you expect payment for your submission, you must say so when submitting.

#THE EVANGELICAL BEACON, 901 E. 78th St., Minneapolis MN 55420-1360. (612)854-1300. Fax:(612)853-8488. Evangelical Free Church of America. Susan Brill, asst. ed. Denominational; informational, inspirational, and evangelistic. Monthly (8x) mag; 40 pgs; circ 33,000. Subscription $12. 30% freelance. Complete ms; no phone query. Pays .07/wd (reprints .03/wd), on publication, for one-time or reprint rts. Articles 600-2,000 wds (20/yr). Responds in 6 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions & reprints. Kill fee. Guidelines/theme list; copy for 9x12 SAE/4 stamps.

Tips: "Indicate which issue/theme article relates to; articles are all theme related. We prefer to publish members of the denomination."

*EVANGELICAL FRIEND, Box 232, Newberg OR 97132. (503)538-7345. Evangelical Friends Intl. Paul Anderson, ed. Denominational organ. Bimonthly mag; 27 pgs; circ 10,500. 5% freelance. Query. NO PAYMENT. Not copyrighted. Articles 500-1,800 wds (6/yr). Responds in 4 wks. Seasonal 4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SASE.

#EVANGELICAL VISITOR, Box 166, Nappanee IN 46550-0166. (219)773-3164. Fax:(219)773-5934. Brethren in Christ. Glen Pierce, ed. Denominational. Monthly mag; circ 4,800. Subscription $12. 10% freelance. Complete ms. Pays $15-39, on publication, for reprint rts. Articles 750-1,200 wds (3-5 pgs); fiction or true stories 900 wds. Responds in 10 wks. Seasonal 3-4 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy $1.

EXPLORER MAGAZINE, Box 210, Notre Dame IN 46556. (219)277-3465. Raymond Flory, ed. Short, inspirational material. Semiannual mag; 32-44 pgs; circ 200+. Subscription $6. 95% freelance. Complete ms/with or without cover letter; phone query ok. PAYS COPY OR SMALL CASH PRIZES (winners determined by readers), for one-time rts. Not copyrighted. Articles 100-400 wds (10/yr); fiction to 400-800 wds (8/yr). Responds in 1 wk. Seasonal 1 yr ahead. No disks. No sidebars. Guidelines; copy $3.

Poetry: Accepts 100+/yr. Any type; 3-24 lines. Submit max. 4 poems.

Fillers: Accepts 10/yr. Prose, prayers; 100-300 wds.

Tips: "Send one poem per page and camera-ready, if possible. Poems should have an inspirational slant, nature or love theme."

*EXPRESSION CHRISTIAN NEWSPAPER, P.O. Box 44148, Pittsburgh PA 15205. (412)921-1300. Fax:(412)921-1537. Barbara Wilson, dir. of operations; Cathy Hinkling, articles ed. Geared toward bringing unity among the churches in the Pittsburgh and west PA area. Monthly newspaper; circ 15,000. Free subscription/donations accepted. 25-35% freelance. Complete ms/cover letter; no phone query. Pays $25, on publication. Articles 300-500 or 750-1,000 wds; no payment for book or music reviews. Seasonal 2 mos ahead. Considers simultaneous submissions. Guidelines; copy for 9x12 SAE/3 stamps.

Columns/Departments: Editorial and news summary.

Tips: "Send local/state stories, for example: Interview with local guy, Mel Blount (ex-Steeler), who has a half-way house for boys. Most open to editorials; PA stories of interest."

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