MAGAZINE EDITORIAL CONTRACTS

A contract sent by a publication to cover the terms of a submission they are buying from the author. Not all publications require or supply such a contract. These contracts are usually short, one or two pages. Typical terms indicate the topic, cover the rights they are purchasing, amount of payment and when it will be paid (a specific date or whether payment will be on acceptance or publication), due date, and length of article. In addition you are swearing that the material is original with you and has not been published previously. Publications that do not send a contract will send a letter or email that will basically include the same information. For samples of this type of contract, go to: http://www.keepyourcopyrights.org/contracts/samples/13, or: http://www.rocketlawyer.com/document/writing-contract.rl.

NY TIMES CHRISTIAN BEST SELLERS

• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 in Relationships; #2 in Advice, How-To & Misc.
• FERVENT by Priscilla Shirer (B&H) is #4 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• THE WAIT by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good with Tim Vandehey (Howard Books) is #5 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith; #6 in Relationships.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell (Northfield/Moody) is #6 in Family.
• I SAID YES by Emily Maynard Johnson. (Thomas Nelson) is #8 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• BOUNDARIES by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (Zondervan) is #9 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• CATCH A STAR by Tamika Catchings with Ken Petersen (Revell) is #9 in Sports.
• IMAGINE HEAVEN by John Burke (Baker Books) is #10 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.
• THE WEDDING DRESS by Rachel Hauck (Thomas Nelson) is #11 in E-Book Fiction; #18 in Combined Print & E-Book Fiction.

 

 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A good place, for beginning writers especially, is to submit reactions and opinions to a publication's letters-to-the-editor column. Although most publications don't pay for these, the fact that a writer's letter was chosen to be printed can be an encouragement to that beginning writer. It has also been a path to regular publication in that periodical when the letter shows an intelligent grasp of the topic discussed. Some publications put a limit on the number of words they will accept, such as the 150-word-limit set by the New York Times. For samples of current letters-to-the-editor, go to: http://www.publishaletter.com.

SPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY . . .

When speaking, stand tall, plant your feet a few inches apart,

and maintain a good posture throughout your talk.

JPEG

Jpeg files (Joint Photographic Experts Group). A common file format for digital photographs and

 

 

 other digital graphics. This is a good format for keeping your PR photos in, which can then be used

 

 

 on your Website and emailed for various promotional purposes. For more, go to:

 

 

http://www.scantips.com/basics9j.html.

 

WHAT IS ICRS?

ICRS/International Christian Retail Show. An annual trade show that draws Christian bookstore owners and buyers to purchase books from publishers who have set up booths to display their current titles. Additional booths include greeting card, gift items, and other merchandise to be sold in the stores. This show is not open to the public, but authors can attend if they get a ticket from their publisher or a Christian bookstore. Authors often take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the editors or agents to pitch a new writing project. Such meetings are limited, and should be set up prior to the show opening. Visit their Website at: http://christianretailshow.com.

NY TIMES CHRISTIAN BESTSELLERS

THE WEDDING DRESS by Rachel Hauck (Thomas Nelson) is #3 in E-Book Fiction

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 in Relationships; #4 in Advice, How-To & Misc.

FERVENT by Priscilla Shirer (B&H) is #4 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

THE WAIT by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good with Tim Vandehey (Howard Books) is #5 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith; #6 in Relationships.

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES OF CHILDREN by Gary D. Chapman and Ross Campbell (Northfield/Moody) is #6 in Family.

I SAID YES by Emily Maynard Johnson. (Thomas Nelson) is #8 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

BOUNDARIES by Henry Cloud and John Townsend (Zondervan) is #9 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.

CATCH A STAR by Tamika Catchings with Ken Petersen (Revell) is #9 in Sports.

IMAGINE HEAVEN by John Burke (Baker Books) is #10 in Religion, Spirituality & Faith.