Submission Guidelines for Children’s Product Thank you for your interest in writing for Standard Publishing. Standard Publishing’s true-to-the-Bible reputation rests on the core principles listed at the end of this document. It is our intention to partner with editors and writers whose foundational beliefs align with these principles and who, therefore, do not promote teachings or practices in conflict with them. Consider all guidelines carefully before submitting your material. Our goals: • Develop products that inspire, educate, and motivate Christians to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. • Effectively serve the needs of churches and families as a resource provider in the area of children’s ministry. It is helpful for authors to have experience in children’s ministry and experience using the proposed materials in serving the church. Though not required, it is helpful for writers to have an established platform for author marketing. We are interested in relevant resources from experienced children’s ministry practitioners. We will consider the following types of proposals: • leadership resources (teacher/leader training) • teaching helps (classroom crafts, activities, games, object talks, idea books, skits) • children’s classroom resources (books that reinforce teaching such as Bible storybooks, board books, devotionals, books about prayer, seasonal books) • resources for the smaller church • outreach (missions, service) We are not interested in: • books that are specifically denominational • fiction • poetry Please note: We develop children’s curriculum and VBS programs with in-house staff and assigned writers. How to Submit Your Manuscript If your concept fits within the parameters outlined above, you may send your submission by e-mail. Do not submit your work by fax or postal mail. We cannot review your proposal over the phone. Send submission to ministrytochildren@standardpub.com. Please put “Children’s Ministry Resource submission” in the subject line of your e-mail. Within two weeks of receiving your e-mailed submission, we will send you a quick e-mail letting you know that we received it. If you do not get a confirmation note, your submission may not have
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