ithirstnw.net's WRITER'S GUIDELINES

ithirstnw is a monthly inspirational e-zine whose focus is to inspire and provide opportunities for meeting fellow Christians and to have fun in doing so. Basically, we want to bring more people to Christ, as well as to give Christian families the tools and encouragement they need to maintain a Christ-centered household. The majority of our readers are married women, ages 30+. ithirstnw also strongly promotes local and regional Christian events.
 
There is no compensation at this time for writers as ithirstnw is a fairly new ezine and I cannot afford to pay writers right now, but look forward to doing so sometime in the future.  However, for those writers who love to write or need more writing experience for their "writer's resume" this is a perfect outlet!

Right now I am accepting fiction or nonfiction, inspirational, humor & reflective musings of 400 – 900 words. I welcome both original and reprinted articles. ithirstnw retains the right to edit material for length and content. Byline will be given. First Rights.

Query letters are accepted, however, manuscripts are preferred. Manuscripts should be must include author’s name, email address/mailing address and if submitting reprint, please give the name of the publication and date.

Frankly, electronic submissions are preferred and should be emailed to sreesbowen@comcast.net, but if you prefer to mail me your mailing manuscript, please send with SASE to: Sandra Rees, P.O. Box 3151, Ferndale, WA 98248.

What made me decide to publish ithirstnw.net?

As a Christian mother, I found myself annoyed by the length of time it took to
find Christian events for myself and my family.  First, I would check the
Bellingham Herald’s annual listings of events, then my church’s weekly
bulletin and if I was still unsuccessful, I would ask my friends for their
suggestions.  Later on, invariably I would hear of an event that sounded great,
only to find that it was either booked up or past the time to apply.

Okay, I have to admit that I am of the “want it now” generation and perhaps I
do get impatient at times, but  I began to worker if there was one place
where I could find the information I needed.  You know, something like a
“one stop shopping” for Christian events.

It was then the idea of ithirstnw.net was born. However, I became concerned
wondering if there were enough events to make the idea of a monthly e-zine
event feasible? So, I did a bit of investigating and was surprised to discover
that there are lots of really great Christ-basted events that would interest
both secular and non-secular individuals and families – and thus, ithirstnw.net
was born.

Like a toddler, ithirstnw.net will be going through growing stages, so don’t be
surprised by some of the changes you might see in the months ahead.  Right
now I am working with some great people who will be sharing their own inspira-
tional stories with you.  These stories will encourage and perhaps even touch
your heart.

If you have an inspirational story that you would like to share, email it
to me at sreesbowen@comcast.net.  It just might be chosen and you’ll see
it in an upcoming issue.

Blessings to you all,

Sandra Rees-Bowen
Editor/Publisher

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