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Writer's Guidelines
for Psychology for Living
To: Prospective Psychology for Living Authors
From: Robert and Melanie Whitcomb, Co Editors
Re: Writers' Guidelines
Psychology for Living (PFL) is a practical, applied Christian psychology magazine/publication, with one full issue and three limited editions per year, published by the Narramore Christian Foundation.
We publish articles that apply sound Biblical and psychological principles to the everyday issues of life and that cover a wide range of personal and relational needs.
Articles range from those that deal with in depth psychological problems (such as "Understanding Bi-polar Disorders"), those that address communication and family relationships, others that deal with emotions such as fear, guilt, shame and anger, to personal stories of coping/overcoming spiritual/emotional hardships.
Articles need to be written with lay people in mind so technical terminology needs to be kept to a minimum. Also please avoid "christianeze" and suggestions that have a "preachy" tone. Instead, give insight and understanding with practical applications that are well illustrated. Circulation is approximately 7,000 and recipients include many pastors and Christian counselors who place the magazine in their office waiting rooms.
Narramore Christian Foundation is a non-profit organization and, as such, Psychology for Living is not supported by (nor cluttered with) outside advertisements. It is published as a ministry for both Christian and non-Christian readers, and as a service organ to minister to and encourage supporters of NCF's ministries. For the three quarterly limited editions we need only one article per issue with a maximum of 1200 words and several shorter articles from 300 to 500 words.
We offer an honorarium of $200 for articles between 1,200 to 1,700 words and $125 for articles less than 1,200 words. For previously published articles, we pay $75-except where the previous publisher has a standard fee and requires that we pay them directly.
A query letter is not necessary. If you have an article that fits PFL's readership requirements, we will be pleased to consider it. Manuscripts should be typewritten double-spaced on 8" x 11" white paper or preferably sent via e-mail as a Word document. When quoting Scripture, please indicate the Bible version you have used. Also, be sure to retain a copy of your article as manuscripts are not returned.
Articles for PFL are prepared well in advance, so should your article be chosen for publication, it may be several months before it is published. When it is, we will send you three copies of that issue with your honorarium. With submissions please include a brief biographical sketch.
When submitting an article, please indicate which of the following statements apply:
- New article, has not been published before.
- Has been published previously, but is rewritten.
- Has been published in (a book, magazine, other). Indicate which one/s.
E-mail: editor@ncfliving.org
Snail mail:
Robert and Melanie Whitcomb
Editors: Psychology for Living
Narramore Christian Foundation
250 W. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200
Arcadia, CA 91007
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