"All Scripture is God-
breathed and is useful
for teaching, rebuking,
correcting, and training
in righteousness,
so that the man of
God may be thoroughly
equipped for every
good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Writers' Guidelines
Penned From the Heart
Penned From the Heart is a non-denominational, Christian book of inspiration and teaching. Devotions can be either prose or poetry (verse or free verse). Devotions should be 250 words or less. Poetry should be less than 20 lines. Prayers, anecdotes, dramatic Bible stories, short fiction with straightforward message are all accepted as long as they are proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ or building Christ's Body through encouragement, inspiration, or teaching. Formal format (opening Scripture, closing prayer) is certainly accepted, but not required. Please include Scripture and translation references with all quoted Scripture. Part of the charm of Penned is the variety of devotions presented.
Please, send nothing New Age. Sometimes nature poems can be construed as New Age and must be declined on that basis.
Son-Rise publication asks for one time rights for the volume in which your work appears. Previously published devotions, as well as original works, are accepted. Reprint credits are offered when supplied by the author. Payment for the inclusion of your work in Penned From the Heart is a free copy of the volume in which your work appears and the opportunity to buy other copies at a discounted rate. [Contributors have the opportunity to buy a case of books (26 books) for $125 which includes shipping and handling. Otherwise, contributors can purchase single books at $6.00. Penned retails at $10.00. Thus, contributors can make 40% by selling the books.]
Penned is an opportunity to see your work in print, and to be compensated for it, but most importantly, it is intended as a ministry to bring glory to Jesus and to share His love and sacrifice with our lost world. Son-Rise is a small publishing house, and distribution for this book is done primarily by its contributors, in their home churches, work places, friends, and family. These books make wonderful Christmas gifts and witnessing tools.