Submission Guidelines

Posted on July 28th, 2009 by Daughterhood by Design

For Writers

Before sending your true stories, personal testimonies, articles, and poetry, we suggest that you take a look at our editorial calendar to find out what topics we plan to publish in the next few months.

In order for your article to be published, you will need to sign a contract granting us permission to use it. Mail or e-mail the contract along with your article.

Publishing Contract

You will have to decide how long an article you want to write, but here are a few guidelines to help you make that decision:

A one-page article is about 675 words.
A two-page article is about 1350 words.
A three-page article is about 2000 words.
A sidebar is about 300 words.

If you are using a computer, type your manuscript using Microsoft Word. Use 12pt. Times New Roman font, and do not insert pictures or use any special formatting. Please DO NOT use the tab key or hit the enter key twice when typing. Save your file with the extension .doc NOT .docx.

Send your manuscript as an e-mail attachement to Lacey Brinley: daughterhood@gmail.com.

Although we prefer that you e-mail your articles and stories, we do also accept neatly typed or handwritten paper copies.

Mail paper copies to:

Daughterhood by Design
838 W. Bradshaw Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454

For Photographers

We are looking for photos of girls, ages six to twenty-five, engaged in various activities such as:

household tasks
interaction with others
caring for younger children
exercise
cooking
study
music
other hobbies

Please view our editorial calendar to get an idea of the topics we will need to illustrate, as well as when we will need to receive photos for particular issues.

In order for photos to be published, all subjects must sign model releases. Mail model releases along with your photos.

Here are some suggestions for a good photo:

The subject must be sharp.
The subject must be well-lit, not in the shadows.
The photographer should be at eye-level to the subject.
Avoid using flash, except fill flash.
Avoid distracting backgrounds.
When possible, take several photos of the same subject, using both verticle and horizontal formats.
Girls appearing in photos should be dressed modestly and femininely.
Film photos should be glossy prints.

E-mail digital photography to Emily Brinley: photobug@daughterhoodbydesign.org.

Mail a disk or film prints to:

Daughterhood by Design
838 W. Bradshaw Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454

2009-2010 Editorial Calendar

Issue 4, 2009: Family Vision and Mission

What should a family's mission be? How can a family develop a united vision? What is a young lady's role in developing the vision and carrying out the mission?

Article/photo submission deadline: If you plan to write for this issue, please let us know what you plan to write about by August 1. We must receive the completed article and all photos by September 1.

Issue 1, 2010: Mother/Daughter Relationships

What is a mother's role in relation to her daughter? What is a daughter's role in relation to her mother? How can these relationships be imporved? How has your mother or daughter been a blessing to you?

Article/photo submission deadline: If you plan to write for this issue, please let us know what you plan to write about by September 1, 2009. We must receive the completed article and all photos by November 1, 2009.

Issue 2, 2010: Health

What are some ways a young lady can prepare to care for the health of her own family someday, and also care for her own health and the health of those around her in the present? What are some health principles a young lady should understand? What are some basic first-aid techniques a young lady should know?

Article/photo submission deadline: If you plan to write for this issue, please let us know what you plan to write about by January 1, 2010. We must receive the completed article and all photos by February 1.

Issue 3, 2010: Maturity and Lady-like Behavior

What does a truly mature, lady-like young lady look like and act like? What are some Biblical principles that define a true lady? What are some of the rules of ettiquette a young lady should know and practice?

Article/photo submission deadline: If you plan to write for this issue, please let us know what you plan to write about by April 1. We must receive the completed article and all photos by May 1.

Issue 4, 2010: Association and Recreation

What kinds of friendship and association should a Christian girl engage in? What are some ways our associations can become more of a blessing? What forms of recreation are appropriate and beneficial for a Christian?

Article/photo submission deadline: If you plan to write for this issue, please let us know what you plan to write about by July 1. We must receive the completed article and all photos by August 1.