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Our Purpose
TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN takes its mission from Luke10:25-28.
Our magazine and website seek to build a community of Christian women
who love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind, and to
encourage them to engage their culture and world with God's grace and redeeming
power. We wrap our editorial around these four scriptural "pillars"—heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Our Readers
The TCW reader includes those mature in their Christian faith, knowledgeable about the Bible, and involved in church. But she also includes those relatively newer to the Christian faith. Almost 82 percent of our readers are married; 18 percent are single, widowed, divorced, or separated; 64 percent are employed (45 percent full-time); and 47 percent have children living at home. While our reader's median age is 42, TCW reaches women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Our Tone
TCW articles need to be personal in tone and utilize real-life anecdotes from a variety of women as well as tap into quotes from noted Christian professionals or advice from other relevant resources. Articles need to contain a distinct evangelical Christian perspective. While TCW adheres strictly to this underlying perspective in its entire editorial content, Bible quotes and references should be used selectively. If possible, please use the New International Version. Although our articles tend toward the practical, we don't shy from covering tough issues real women face. Life is messy and complex; we seek to acknowledge that by avoiding pat answers and formulaic conclusions, and look for authors who do the same.
Our Writers
- TCW does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please query first (see below).
- TCW will report on queries and manuscripts in 8 weeks. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) of correct size, if you wish your manuscript returned.
- All submissions are received on speculation. An accepted query doesn't guarantee purchase of the manuscript. Editors reserve the right to reject any manuscript at any stage.
- Payment on acceptance of completed articles, 20 cents per printed word, first print rights, exclusive online rights, and nonexclusive rights as dictated by the Christianity Today International policy statement.
- TCW does not accept simultaneous submissions.
- TCW does not issue kill fees.
Query letters should include:
- Your name and mailing address.
- A summary describing your article idea.
- The purpose of your piece and its value to the TCW reader.
- Your qualifications to write the piece.
- Suggested length and date by which you could finish it.
- A self-addressed stamped envelope for our reply.
Please address your query letter to the TCW Assistant Editor. No query should be sent without a thorough knowledge of TCW's audience. Mail queries and other editorial correspondence to the address on this letterhead. We encourage writers to e-mail their requested manuscripts to the Assistant Editor at tcwedit@christianitytoday.com. Please include your name, postal address, and phone number. If you mail a hard copy, double-space your typed manuscript and include your postal and e-mail address, phone number, Social Security number, and word length. Also include a SASE for possible return of the manuscript.
Our Editorial Needs
TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN magazine tackles topics from a woman-first perspective and divides its content into the categories of heart, soul, strength, and mind. Heart covers marriage, parenting, single life, home and hospitality, extended family, friendship; soul covers spiritual growth, dealing with tough times, outreach ideas, and prayer; strength covers health, fitness, self-improvement, and work; mind covers hot topics, pop culture, global concerns, and money management.
TCW purchases how-to articles, personal essays, reportage, humor, profiles, and first-person narratives. We run a 10-page special section in every issue; theme listings are available upon request. We don't accept fiction, Bible studies, poetry, TCW Talks to … interviews, product reviews, or devotionals.
We're on the lookout for:
Issues/Hot Topics: Reporting on topics that impact a Christian woman's life today, such as homosexuality, environmental issues, pornography, addictions, sexuality, eating disorders, reproductive technologies, etc. These articles need to be cutting edge; develop the scope of the specific issue; provide authoritative research and/or current statistics; incorporate real-life illustrations from women to whom our readers can relate; present a distinct Christian perspective. Sidebar ideas encouraged. Length: 1,500 words.
Workplace: Articles that explore the relational and ethical challenges of living out our Christian faith in the marketplace. Must include illustrations that appeal to a broad range of readers. Length: 1,300-1,500 words.
Deeper Spiritual Life: Articles that take on aspects of spiritual growth or explore the complexities of living out the Christian faith in a fallen world. Articles need to go beyond formula thinking and provide insight and encouragement for readers to do the same. Length: 1,500 words.
Health: Articles that discuss health issues women face—and how to deal with them from a Christian perspective. Should be medically up-to-date, accurate, and relational in tone. Sidebars encouraged. Length: 1,500 words.
Creative Lifestyle Evangelism: Articles that profile the innovative way a specific woman reaches out to friends, neighbors, or coworkers, or articles that provide unique yet practical outreach ideas fleshed out by real-life examples. Length: 1,300-1,500 words.
What I'm Learning About … Columns: First-person opinion pieces that explain an "aha moment" that taught a life lesson or made a difference in day-to-day living. Payment: $100 upon acceptance. Length: 800 words.
Friendship: Articles that explore the many facets of women's friendships, highlight a cross-cultural or unexpected friendship, or provide fun ideas for developing quality girlfriend time. Length: 1,500 words.
Money: Articles that focus on money management, budgeting, overcoming conspicuous consumption, materialism, and stewardship. Needs to have a female-friendly tone! Length: 1,200-1,500 words.
Humor: Light first-person pieces that exaggerate a real-life occurrence, giving a fresh twist and subtle spiritual distinctive to topics to which the majority of women can relate. Length: 1,000 words.
Self: Articles that focus on a specific area of self-improvement, such as developing self-confidence, overcoming worry, etc. Must be handled from a biblical perspective. Length: 1,500 words.
For a sample copy, writers' guidelines, or subscription information, write:
Today's Christian Woman
P.O. Box 37060
Boone, IA 50037-0060
Please include a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope for writers' guidelines. For a sample copy, please send $5.
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