Submissions

Watch this video to learn how to submit something to Believers Bay.  You should also read the rest of the post to learn more.

How to submit a piece to Believers Bay

To submit a piece to Believers Bay for publication you’ll have to do three things initially.

1. Register as a new member

2. Confirm your registration

3. Post a comment below stating that you’d like to submit a piece for consideration.  Don’t put personal contact information in this post.  I have access to the personal contact information you provided when you joined the membership.

After I review your comment I’ll promote your membership level to writer access.

Then you’ll log in, scroll down, on the right hand side you’ll find Important Links.  Click on Site Admin.  You’ll see an option on the left hand side for Posts.  Click it and add a new post.  This is where you’ll be submitting your piece.

Once it’s submitted for review it will remain in a private, unpublished area for the Editor to read and approve or disapprove. 

We accept freelance writers and columnists.

Freelance Writer – an individual who has written something and wishes to DONATE it for publication to Believer’s Bay.  This individual will receive no payment for their work.

Columnist – a freelance writer who has been invited to join our staff and is asked to submit writing pieces on a regular basis.  The columnist will be publicly listed as a member of the staff of Believer’s Bay.   This is an unpaid, voluntary position.

Bio

If you would like a short biography posted at the bottom of your article please include that bio in each article.  If you don’t include a bio in your article submission no bio will be published.  We will accept one web site link and one email link.  Both links will be made active so readers can visit your site or email you easily.

Copyright

Believer’s Bay is copyrighted. We use one-time electronic publication rights.  ALL submissions are perpetually placed on the site.  Don’t submit an article unless you agree to allow perpetual archiving.

Simultaneous submissions are acceptable to us but you should always be careful not to offend other editors.   ALL other rights are retained by the author.

Believer’s Bay maintains a copyright notice on each page of the website. However, if your work has not been registered with the Copyright Office and you want it to be, that will be up to you.

58 Responses to Submissions

  1. James Snyder says:
    October 9, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    How can I continue submitting to Believer’s Bay?

  2. Tim says:
    October 18, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    1. Make sure you’ve logged in to your account
    2. In the column to the far right scroll down until you get to Important Links
    3. Under Important Links click the Site Admin link. This will take you to your profile page
    4. In the column on the left look for Posts. Click the posts link. Under Posts you should see an option called Add New. Click that. This is where you submit your pieces. They’ll be placed in an area that holds pending pieces for approval. I’ll need to manually approve them before they can be seen by anyone.

  3. George Dalton says:
    October 31, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Tim,

    I am logged in but I don’t see any thing that allows me to submit an article.

    • Tim says:
      October 31, 2010 at 1:26 pm

      4. In the column on the left look for Posts. Click the posts link. Under Posts you should see an option called Add New. Click that. This is where you submit your pieces. They’ll be placed in an area that holds pending pieces for approval. I’ll need to manually approve them before they can be seen by anyone.

  4. Rob Saranpa says:
    December 7, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Hello Tim,
    I don’t see a “Posts” link on my profile. I would like to submit a piece.
    Thank you,
    Rob

  5. Steve Wall says:
    February 14, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I would like to submit some material for consideration.

    Thanks,

    -Steve

  6. Cecelia Lester says:
    February 15, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    I would like to submit a few pieces for your consideration. Do you publish material someone has already published in a blog?

  7. Tim says:
    February 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Yes, Cecelia, I accept material someone has already published elsewhere. I’m looking forward to your submissions.

  8. Cathy Neil says:
    February 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Hi, I have an article I would like to submit for publication.

    Thank you,

    Cathy Craig Neil

  9. Cathy Neil says:
    February 16, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Thank you!

  10. Cathy Neil says:
    February 18, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Dear Tim,

    Thank you so much for posting my article! For months now I have been searching the internet for Christian sites. My husband can vouch for this that before I even registered to your site I told him yours was the most professional I had seen. After reading your bio I now know why.

    With your permission I would like to post a link on my FaceBook Profile page. Not only will my friends read my article it will give your site exposure. For those like my parents who have no computer yet I would like to send e-mails with the link. My sister can print this out for mom and dad to read. Thanks again! I look forward to writing more for your site.

    • Tim says:
      February 18, 2011 at 11:00 am

      Thank you for those kind words, Cathy. Please feel free to share a link to this site any place you feel it would be appropriate. Those who submit pieces here do so to honor the Lord and minister to others.

      The only thing I ask is that you don’t spam others. Don’t send links to places that are inappropriate. Don’t harass those sites that don’t like this sort of thing. For instance, don’t post the link on an athiest forum. :)

      I’m pretty sure you’re already sensitive to that. I only mention it because others will see it who may not think abou that.

      I’m looking forward to more great work from you.

  11. Cathy Neil says:
    February 18, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Dearest Tim,

    This has opened a new door for me. I have even gone through wordpress.com to create my own blog! That will be interesting considering my illiteracy in that area! If I can get through FaceBook and all the changes it makes surely I can do this!

    Of course I will use discretion with the link. I know how it feels to receive ones I don’t want to read.

    Cathy

  12. Cindy Tuttle says:
    February 24, 2011 at 5:23 am

    Good morning. I would like to place a submission of a poem. Thank you.

    Cindy Tuttle

  13. carlamarie1979 says:
    March 7, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I would like to submit an excerpt and a book for review please.

    Thank you,
    Carla

  14. s.t. mann says:
    March 15, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    hello…i have some inspirational, true life short stories you might like, based on my own experiences….

  15. Jannette Morrow says:
    March 17, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Hi Tim – I’d like to submit a short article for consideration. Thanks – Jannette

  16. Jannette Morrow says:
    March 18, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Hi again Tim – I’m signed in, but don’t have a post on drop down of my profile section – Thanks – Jannette

    • Tim says:
      March 18, 2011 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Jannette,

      You’re completely correct. Please accept my apology. I changed one of the settings on your membership to allow you into the writers’ area but I forgot to change the other one that gives you the ability to actually submit the writing. I changed the other one. If you have any problems please let me know. Thank you so much for pointing out that I hadn’t completed the process.

      Tim

  17. Jannette Morrow says:
    March 21, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Hi Tim – I posted my peice to Public Chat, when I meant for it to go to articles. Any way to change it ? Thanks again for your patience – Jannette

  18. Cecelia Lester says:
    May 4, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I would like to submit a special piece to your site.

  19. John Johnson says:
    June 22, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Tim, I would like to submit a piece for consideration.

  20. Donna Clark says:
    June 23, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Thank you for welcoming to your site. It’s a beautiful website accentuated by that lovely view of the Bay. Can I submit a written piece? I am not a professional writer by any means but I enjoy the activity of writing for God. My blog address might be misleading by its title, but its my devotions I write in fun for my son and husband so they have daily devotions they can relate to….just humor but written to in no way offend God. Thanks again….

    • Tim says:
      June 23, 2011 at 11:18 am

      Hi Donna,

      I really appreciate you considering Believers Bay as a place to submit some of your writing. Thank you for such lovely compliments.

      You don’t have to be a professional writer to submit. If God has moved you to submit something then that’s enough credentials for me. ;)

      I checked out your blog. I found it quite humorous, yet you manage to spead God’s truth and wisdom using that humor.

      I would contend that anyone who’s writing quality work on a daily basis is truly professional in their writing.

  21. John Johnson says:
    June 23, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Tim, I strongly believe that I am going to enjoy writing on believers bay. As I said in my email I thank you for this great opportunity to do so. Also, for being a great man of God with a great vision for the people of God. My objective is to share the knowledge that God has given me as it relates to addiction and recovery in hope of helping an addict, or a family that has been devastated by this national tragedy .

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that a combined $276 billion was spent or lost in 2005 on health care, lost productivity, premature death, auto accidents and crime relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Approximately three-quarters of that money came from public sources, it found.

    About $18 billion of the tab went for treatment, even though fewer than 15% of the estimated 22 million Americans who engage in substance abuse actually seek treatment. 21.8 million Americans ages 12 and over use alcohol and drugs regularly; and $468 Billions spent in 2005 by US Government for addiction health care cost

    My question now is; with so much money spent on substance abuse treatment and prevention, and the thousands of addicts that attend 12-steps programs and all the consequences that are a result of addiction, than why does it seem like were losing the battle against addiction? Secondly, why is it so hard to overcome an addiction.

    In spite of all of these things, what is it about addiction to drugs and alcohol that it is so hard to break the cycle? Are we missing something? What about 12-steps, how come many addicts cannot seem to recover by this model of recovery? This will be the focus of my writings. I intend to answer these hard questions about addiction and recovery. I encourage feedback.

  22. Tim says:
    June 23, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Wow, those are quite some statistics! Your questions are very penetrating. Definitely something to examine. I’m looking forward to your posts.

  23. Donna Clark says:
    June 28, 2011 at 12:24 am

    I want to Thank You, Tim, for posting my article on Believers Bay. It was so exciting when I logged in and saw it…And loved meeting your Wife. Thanks again!

    • Tim says:
      June 28, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you, Donnah for submitting your aritlce. It’s bold writers like yourself who lift their voices in print who make a difference in this world. As for the wife, well what can I say. She’s a cutie pie. I’m glad she got over her shyness and decided she had something worthwhile to share.

  24. Milton Boothe says:
    June 28, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I have a piece for submission

  25. Al Lackey says:
    June 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Hello Tim,
    I would like to submit a manuscript for consideration.
    Appreciate the forum you’ve developed here.

  26. Jennie Bradstreet says:
    August 10, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    I am interested in submitting an article to your site.
    Thank you for putting together a site for Christians to share insights and “do life” together.
    Jennie

  27. Catherine Craig says:
    August 17, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Tim,

    Hello again! Would you please make sure the article, “I Don’t Want to Be a Christian”, has its feature picture up? It’s not been inserted up to this point. Thanks much!

  28. Karen Larkin says:
    September 17, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Hello Tim and thanks for hosting this great site. I have an article I would like to submit. Thanks!

  29. Kelly Dunn says:
    December 7, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Good Morning Tim

    I have enjoyed looking through the blogs here on Believers Bay! I very much would love to submit Free-Lance pieces for your consideration.

    I am a counselor at a Rescue Mission and I have articles I would like to submit that may enlighten people about homelessness. I also have biblical training and was a pastor for many years and would also enjoy writing material about important issues that Christians face.

    Thanks for your consideration!

    • Tim says:
      December 7, 2011 at 12:55 pm

      Hi Kelly, you’re all set. I’ve upgraded your membership level to writer. Submit your piece(s) and I’ll get them set up on the site. Thanks for considering Believers Bay as a place to share your wisdom.

  30. Mimi Rogers says:
    December 13, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Hello Tim,

    Thank you for creating Believer’s Bay. I am a Believer who loves the Lord, studying the word, and writing what I get out of my Bible study. I would like to share some of my writing here although it may not fit in with the style. What do I need to do next?

    Thank you and God bless you!
    Mimi

    • Tim says:
      December 21, 2011 at 12:32 pm

      Hello Mimi,

      Sorry it took me so long to respond to this comment. Our email exchange left me very hopeful that you’ll be one of our new columnists. I’m looking forward to your first submission.

      Tim

  31. Reformed Reader says:
    December 19, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I would like to post an article to Believer’s Bay. Thank you in advance for considering it.

    In His Grace,

    Adam

  32. Rick Spinos says:
    December 30, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Tim,
    I would like to submit a piece for consideration.
    Rick

  33. Rick Spinos says:
    January 2, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Still don’t see my picture

  34. Rick Spinos says:
    January 2, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I can see it on posts on facebook but not on your site.

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