Focus on the Family: Worst Parenting Mistakes & Fixes
Topic:
What was the worst parenting mistake you made, what happened because of it, and
how did you fix it?
Word
count: 50 to 300 words
Rights:
First nonexclusive rights
Payment:
$50, on acceptance
Due date: November 13, 2017
Byline:
Yes — whether in print or online
Audience:
Parents with children in the home
Submission:
Each article must be directed at only one age group. Depending on which age
group you are writing about, here is how your article should be submitted: Early.Years@fotf.org (for parents of 0-
to 3-year-olds), Discovery.Time@fotf.org
(for parents of 4- to 7-year-olds); or Tween.Ages@fotf.org
(for parents of 8- to 12-year-olds) and put "Attn: Worst-Ever Stories
Editor" in the subject line.
Format:
Include your contact information and article in your email. DO NOT SEND AN
ATTACHMENT. These articles are short and MUST BE placed fully in an email. Do
not worry about formatting.
Acceptance/Rejection:
If an editor has not contacted you within eight weeks of your submission, then
we have decided not to use your article at this time. Thank you for submitting
it, and we will look forward to working with you another time.