Guidelines for Submission

 
Photo courtesy of Luca Bravo on Unsplash.

Photo courtesy of Luca Bravo on Unsplash.

Have an Idea?

If you have not been requested by our editor to write an article, but have an interesting idea, start by submitting a query/pitch email with a one to two sentence description of what you've written about. Please do not submit your written post. It violates the protocol of our Blogger Agreement if your post is picked up.  

If your topic is a match for Bible + Pop Culture, we will request an abstract of your post. Consider:

  • Is it a post with insanely useful content? Ask yourself: 'How can readers benefit from this?'

  • Do you include examples, data, facts, + anecdotes to clarify your points?

  • Do you have a pop culture artifact you explore?

  • Does your idea offer fresh content that has not been published before?

  • Did you ensure that your post does not violate any copyright laws?

If post does not follow the above guidelines, you may not receive a response from us.

Have a Finished Post?

Is your post finished? If so, is it copy written? If the answer to either of those questions is no, then please do so before submitting your query or abstract.

If you have a completed post, please fill out our Contact Us form or send an email to mia@bibleandpopculture.com. Include the subject line- GUEST POST

  • Tell us briefly about you (3 sentences max)

  • State the title of your proposed post

  • Condense your post idea in a logline (one to two sentence description for queries)

  • Outline the topic + include a paragraph about your post (for abstracts)

  • Include 1-2 links to other articles that you used to supplement/support your points

  • Tell us how readers would benefit from your post

  • Add a couple of links to your best posts around the web

Photo courtesy of Hannah Grace on Unsplash.

Photo courtesy of Hannah Grace on Unsplash.

Once Selected

  • Create an introduction that attracts interest + makes us want to read further.

  • Use headings, subheadings, bold font for key sentences + bulleted lists, so it is easy to read, however, don't use colors or <span>, or <br> tags.

  • Have a conclusion with a call to action for readers. Answer the question, “So what?”

  • Shoot for between 800 – 1500 words/2-3 pages.

  • Write in a conversational style. If you're bored, we're bored.

  • Use reflective questions. We’re starting a conversation not talking at readers.

  • Create an author bio (around 150 words). Please send us the links to your blog +/or social media + we will add them. Additionally, include a headshot, which allows you to be added to the Contributor's page.

sample author bio:

F. Scott Fitz-writegood is a writing coach + blogs at yourblogaddress.com, a blog about bold + fearless writing. Grab his free eBook, Blahdiblah, on Amazon.com.

*Yours can be longer, this is just an example of things to include.

  • Come up with a killer title that we can't help but read! Think one step down from clickbait.

  • Edit + proofread your post before submitting it.

  • If your post includes images, send them to us as attachments + make sure you have permission to use them.

The Process

Once we've accepted your post proposal:

  • We will send you a Google doc on Google drive (to share with our editor).

  • Please don't be discouraged if we recommend some changes–we want your post to be successful. The post may be edited for greater clarity, grammar, punctuation, etc.

  • We will send a Guest Blogger Contract + Copyright Request (if needed) for you to sign.

  • Your post will be uploaded + promoted!