Does the idea of submitting guest posts evoke terror in your bones? Are you beside yourself when you think about putting yourself out there to be assessed and potentially rejected by another?

Guess what? We’ve all been there.

Submitting articles or guest posts to a blog or other publication can be a very scary endeavor—but it’s worth it. The exercise will stretch you as a writer, and with persistence and hard work, your efforts will eventually open up doors you never dreamed were possible.

The following information is also part of the Start-Up Guide for Online Writers, available here. 

If you don’t know where to start, the website, Beyond Your Blog, has a wealth of information about places to a submit guest post or article, both paid and unpaid. One resource includes a compilation list of 1,129 Places that Pay for Your Writing!

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If you’re a Christian woman, here’s a list I compiled of places where you can submit a guest post: 

Those with known paying opportunities at the time of publication have been indicated.

iBelieve.com is “always on the lookout for sharp new additions to our team of freelance writers. We serve a general orthodox evangelical audience that enjoys reading articles about Christian living, family issues, church, Bible study, prayer, and much more, all from a biblical perspective.”

(in)courage is a Dayspring ministry, and they call themselves “a home for the hearts of women.” The editors say, “We are looking for original, compelling, well-written, story-driven articles that are full of hope to share with our community.” (in)courage opens for original, 400-700 word submissions for a limited time, four times per year—on the 1st of December, March, June, and September.

Living by Design Ministries with Sarah Koontz is deeply committed to supporting writers and bloggers in the Christian community. Whether you are wildly successful or just getting started, the only thing that matters is that we share the same deep commitment to rightly dividing the Word of Truth.

Kindred Mom is a “collaborative blog and podcast with quiet offerings in a noisy world, curated with the primary goal of encouraging moms through personal and family challenges with wisdom and intention.” According to their website, they feature writing from mothers with all different mothering experiences including married moms, single moms, adoptive moms, step-moms, ethnically diverse moms, and moms of children with special needs/unique challenges. New writers are always welcome!”

Whole Magazine is accepting posts on topics including faith & inspiration, marriage & relationships, family & parenting, single & content, Christian lifestyle, theology, and international. Their “mission is to help lead women into transformational wholeness by sharing sound Gospel-centered, theological content from a Reformed perspective.”

Christian Courier is a Canadian bi-weekly publication serving North American Christians whose “content is an eclectic boutique of styles, opinions and flavors from a Reformed perspective…. with thoughtful response to the stories, issues and trends of today.” Payment details can be found in their submission guidelines. (PAID)

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Velvet Ashes is “an online community to encourage and breathe hope into the lives of women serving overseas.” They provide weekly prompts, and welcome original submissions (600-900 words) from women living and serving overseas.

Focus on the Family “helps families thrive in Christ, offering reliable and time-tested solutions, practical advice and sensible marriage and parenting guidance…The primary audience for Thriving Family is married parents with children (ages 0–18) at home. We also have content for blended families, adoptive and special-needs families.” Specific calls for Thriving Family and other Focus on the Family publications can be found here. (PAID)

Focus on the Family Clubhouse Jr. is a “32-page magazine designed to inspire, entertain and teach Christian values to children ages 3-7. The magazine, which has a circulation of over 50,000, reaches young readers and their parents all over the world. Parents trust Clubhouse Jr. to provide wholesome, educational material with Scriptural or moral insight. The kids anticipate stories with excitement, adventure, action, humor, or mystery. Your job, as a writer, is to create work that pleases both parents and children.” (PAID)

Focus on the Family Clubhouse is a 32-page magazine designed to inspire, entertain and teach Christian values to children ages 8-12. The magazine, which has a circulation of over 80,000, reaches young readers and their parents all over the world. Parents trust Clubhouse to provide wholesome, educational material with Scriptural or moral insight. The kids anticipate stories with excitement, adventure, action or humor. Your job, as a writer, is to create work that pleases both parents and children. (PAID)

Brio Magazine from Focus on the Family is a 76-page publication for teen girls “designed to provide inspiring stories, cultural insights, fun profiles, and health and beauty tips — all from a biblical perspective.” (PAID)

Christianity Today is looking for articles that are “factually sound, well researched, and—as our title suggests—pertain to modern Christianity. We are interested in profiles, interviews, feature stories, book reviews, and opinion pieces that are expertly written and well supported, provide a fresh perspective, and connect the eternal message of the gospel with current trends, culture, events, and news. First-person articles should apply your personal experience to a broader concept of faith and biblical truth. We are most interested in stories of Christians living out their faith in unique ways that impact the world for the better and communicate truth in a way that is deep, nuanced, and challenging.”

Start Marriage Right is a site dedicated to helping couples thrive in marriage after their wedding day. They offer “biblical insight on relationships, faith, sex, money, family, and other issues that all couples face as you prepare for marriage.” Interested writers can apply to become a regular contributor.

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Relevant Magazine “covers faith, culture and intentional living. Our mission is to challenge people to go further in their spiritual journey, live selflessly and intentionally, care about positively impacting the world around them, and find the unexpected places God is speaking in life, music and culture.” Relevant offers online content as well as a separate print magazine. Writers are invited to check out the writers’ guidelines and submit queries to the editor. (PAID)

Just Between Us Magazine “is a quarterly magazine especially for encouraging and equipping women for a life of faith and who want to go deeper in their love and service to Christ.” Various editorial needs and specific guidelines can be found on their website. (PAID)

Guideposts “publishes true stories about people who have attained a goal, surmounted an obstacle or learned a helpful lesson through their faith. A typical story is a first-person narrative with a spiritual point that the reader can apply to his or her own life. The story may be your own or someone else’s.”  Payment for full-length stories (about 1,500 words) is made upon acceptance. (PAID)

Copyright 2016 Kate Motaung as first published on Beyond Your Blog.

What other places accepting guest posts can you add to this collection?

Which are among the top on your list?