Submissions
Send completed articles to submissions@goodfaithmedia.org
with “Article Submission” in the subject line.
Editorial Standards Regarding AI Content
Submissions for News & Opinion and Good Faith Magazine should be the product of the author’s creative and investigative work. While AI tools can ensure drafts uphold editorial standards (i.e., locating spelling, punctuation and grammar errors), we ask that they not be used to draft or significantly revise an article. Additionally, we will not use images that have been generated or significantly altered by AI tools.
Because of the relatively new and rapidly evolving dynamics surrounding the ethics of AI, we at Good Faith Media are committed to transparency and to continually revisiting our practices and guidelines regarding its use. Our approach will be informed by deliberate and thoughtful dialogue with our team members, the Good Faith Media community, and trusted media outlets such as the Associated Press and New York Times.
Content
• We welcome previously unpublished original content.
• Exceptions for content previously published will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• We cannot consider articles that have been submitted simultaneously to other publications.
• We do not post poetry, prayers, fiction, responsive readings or hymns.
• The ideal length for articles published on our site is 600 to 800 words. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Style
• Plan to write for a general audience.
• Please avoid unnecessary academic terms in order to best serve our global and diverse readership.
• If select academic terms are essential, explain the term or concept in language accessible to the average reader.
• Include citations within the main text and links to referenced online articles. We will work with you on how best to cite sources.
• First-time contributors are encouraged to read recent articles to gain a clearer idea of Good Faith Media’s style.
Formatting
• Send the article as a .doc or .docx file in 12 point Arial font.
• Set paragraph spacing to zero point, with line spacing set to single.
• Include a one- or two-sentence byline about yourself.
• Provide links to your social media pages and your website/blog if you would like these included with your byline.
• Attach a high-resolution headshot (at least 2000 pixels wide) in business casual or Sunday attire. We will crop as necessary.
Process
• Please send completed articles to submissions@goodfaithmedia.org with “Article Submission” in the subject line.
• Once you submit a column, news and opinion staff will review your article and indicate whether GFM plans to publish the article.
• If GFM plans to publish your article, news and opinion staff will provide suggested revisions as needed, as well as a general timeframe for publication.
• We cannot guarantee feedback for declined submissions.
• On the day of publication, we will email with a link to your column. Please share the link with your network through email and social media.
Revising
• Submissions are edited for clarity and style.
• Typographical and grammatical errors will be corrected and paragraphs will be divided without notification.
• Once the writer and GFM staff have agreed to a revised version, the column will undergo a final review before posting.
• GFM news and opinion staff members write headlines and select featured images.
• The goal is to present articles with a title/image that accurately reflects the content, while also grabbing readers’ attention.
• Any preferences regarding the title and/or image can be shared with the news and opinion staff during the revising process.