Paying Markets for Storytellers

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Christian Writing Markets

 Christian Writing; it's a market so big that it cannot be ignored. Typical of Christian writing, both the publications featured below insist upon true stories. Would it be unchristian to pass off as a true story something you invented? I'll leave you to make up your own minds on that one.

Angels on Earth publishes true stories which relate the escapades of God's messengers on Earth. They look for stories where the narrator has been positively affected in some way, and which contain spiritual ideas that the reader can take away and apply to their own life. Detailed submission guidelines are available through the website. As always, it is advised that you study the magazine.

Payment varies, depending on the quality of the manuscript, from $100 to $400. Generally the maximum length for stories is 1500 words. Both typed and emailed submissions are accepted.

Guideposts is a long running American Christian magazine. They look for true stories that help people to understand how they can develop courage, strength and a positive attitude in their own lives. For manuscripts between 750 and 1500 words Guideposts will pay between $250 and $500, depending on quality. They also published shorter stories of between 250 and 750 words, paying between $100 and $200. Take a look at their detailed submission guidelines. Guideposts accepts submissions both online and offline.