Brio Magazine Thanksgiving & Christmas Fiction
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 15, 2018
Brio Magazine Thanksgiving & Christmas Fiction
Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is now accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories of 800 to 1,000 words on any topic, we are especially interested in contemporary short fiction that has a Thanksgiving or Christmas theme. You are welcome to work with this fiction topic in a humorous way or in a poignant manner. Let your creativity be your lead, as long as the main character is a teen girl and you include a faith element. (Fiction is a story in which the characters and what happens are not real. Only short fiction is accepted through the email address below.)
Word count: 800 to 1000 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Payment: $250, on acceptance
Due date: February 10, 2018
Byline: Yes — whether in print or online
Audience: Teen girls with a biblical worldview
Notes: Fiction manuscripts for Brio should offer a creative story that entertains, encourages, inspires and motivates, especially with teen girls as the main character(s). While our stories don't always have a biblical message, they should teach Christian beliefs and family values. This inspirational slant should not include excessive Scripture quotations. The tone should be upbeat, avoiding the use of Christian and denominational jargon and cliches. PLEASE DO NOT use fictional scenarios or previously published material. You will need to provide a list of your sources for any facts or research presented.
Submission and format: Submit your article both within your email and as an attachment to the email. In the email, do not worry about spacing, indents, etc. A single-spaced manuscript below your cover letter / contact information is ideal. Your attached article should be double-spaced, with a Times New Roman font, 12 pts., and with 1-inch margins. The attachment should include your contact information at the top. Send your submission to our Brio short fiction submission inbox with "Attn: Brio Fiction Editor" in the subject line. Also provide a couple lines about yourself after the end of your story.
Acceptance/Rejection: If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then we have decided not to use your short fiction. Thank you for submitting your manuscript, and we will look forward to working with you another time.
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Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.