new Wineskins Writer’s Guidelines

new Wineskins’ name comes from Jesus’ parable in Matthew 9:17, which reminds every generation that the saving message of Christ will always be carried in containers appropriate for the times.

While the magazine has roots in the American Restoration Movement, we are seeking a wider Christian audience, as we include Christian writers of many backgrounds and denominations.  We want to connect with Christian readers in all denominations that wrestle with issues of renewing their faith in Christ alone.

We are committed, therefore, to searching for bold but responsible action in obeying Christ's call to take the gospel to the world.  This journal is built on a conviction that restoration and renewal are on-going tasks.  Our goal is to be one of God's many tools for those who seek to experience and engage their culture with the living Christ.

Thank you for your interest in writing for new Wineskins.  We welcome you to submit articles after first becoming familiar with our magazine content and the guidelines below.

We’re looking for writing from our readers for both our web site and print magazine.

What are we looking for in new Wineskins articles?

• We’re looking for fresh ideas on biblical and cultural themes that cut to the heart of Christian life and faith—well thought out, researched, and written pieces that are within the scope of our themes and that are of interest to our readership. 
• We prefer new articles, not reprints.
• Book, music, and movie reviews that respond to reader’s questions, such as “What is this book really about?” and “What are the implications of the ideas in this book for my life, church, and culture around me?”

What do we avoid in new Wineskins articles?

What are the steps to submitting an article for new Wineskins?

1. Write us for a sample issue and fuller writer’s guidelines. You can also get a one-year subscription for $16.95 and become familiar with content and our magazine style in several issues before submitting a query.
2. Write a query letter.  A query letter is a brief proposal that describes your article idea, main theme, points, and applications. You may submit your query by email, fax, or regular post. 
3. If you send a query or manuscript by mail, please include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE).  If you do not include an SASE, we will not be able to mail your query or manuscript back to you.
4. If we accept your query, we will give you a deadline for your article and contact you with questions and suggestions about your manuscript.
5. You may send us your manuscript in one of the following ways:
6. Text of an email, MS Word attachment to an email, mailed hard copy, double spaced, one inch margins on all sides; art work can be sent to accompany manuscripts and either sent by mail or scanned jpeg file at least 300 dpi; also include a hard copy photo of yourself and a 50-100 word bio.

Payment

• We pay $100 for most articles, book and movie reviews, and guest columns.
• Writing for our web site is generally not for payment, with some exceptions.