Writer's Guidelines
Write for Our Just Between Us Digital Mini-Magazine
Dear Authors,
At Just Between Us, our mission is to encourage and equip Christian women for a life of faith. We seek writers who are passionate about walking alongside other women in their faith journeys—offering support, biblical wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to remind them they are never alone. We value authentic voices who are willing to share personal stories, reflections, and insights from their own faith experiences. Together, our goal is to grow stronger as we lift one another up through the highs and lows of life.
Our digital mini-magazine has a conversational, heart-to-heart style, as if you’re sitting down with a dear friend to encourage and uplift her in her walk with God. If you have a deep relationship with Christ and a desire to inspire women worldwide through your writing, we invite you to share your gift with us.
We especially appreciate articles that reflect authentic spiritual growth—stories of lessons learned through personal struggles and the wisdom gained along the way. Your journey could be exactly the encouragement someone else needs.
We look forward to hearing how God has worked in your life!
Topics & Deadlines
While our mini-magazine features weekly topics, if you have a piece that doesn’t fit a topic below, we invite you to submit those articles as well.
January-June 2025
January ~ Deadline: November 4, 2024
Week 1— 1/1 — Starting Fresh in the New Year/Setting Goals
Week 2 —1/8 — Embracing Change with Faith
Week 3—1/16 — Finding Hope
Week 4—1/22 — Deepening Your Walk with God
Week 5—1/29 — Living with Purpose
February ~ Deadline: December 2, 2024
Week 1— 2/5 — Studying God’s Word/Bible Study Tools
Week 2 —2/12 — Healthy Relationships/Setting Boundaries
Week 3—2/19 — Thriving While Single (widowed, never married, divorced)
Week 4—2/26 — Church Hurts/When it Hurts to Go to Church
March ~ Deadline: January 6, 2025
Week 1— 3/5 — God’s Faithfulness in Every Season
Week 2 —3/12 — The Spirit-Filled Life (Lisa Elliott article)
Week 3—3/19 — Celebrating God’s Provision/Seeing His Hand in Every Season
Week 4—3/26 — Trusting God in Hard Times/Perseverance
April ~ Deadline: February 3, 2025
Week 1— 4/2 — Hearing God’s Voice
Week 2 —4/9 — Hope in Christ
Week 3—4/16 —Resurrection
Week 4—4/23 — Celebrating God’s Creation
Week 5—4/30 — Forgiveness
May ~ Deadline: March 3, 2025
Week 1— 5/7 — Celebrating Mothers/Leaving a Spiritual Legacy
Week 2 —5/14 — Faith in Personal Health (Specifically Faith in Chronic Illness)
Week 3—5/21 — Overcoming Temptation (Addictions, Personal Struggles)/The Armor of God
Week 4—5/28 — Patience and Waiting on God
June ~ Deadline: April 7, 2025
Week 1— 6/4 — Celebrating Fun/Learning to Have Fun and Play
Week 2 —6/11 — Culture and Sexuality / Loving the LGBTQ+ Community
Week 3—6/18 — Staying in Tune with God for the Summer
Week 4—6/25 — Rest and Sabbath
Submission Guidelines
Personal, conversational tone filled with relatable anecdotes and stories.
Use Scripture-based advice, and quotes from reputable Christian professionals.
Strive for a conversational, friendly writing style—like talking to a friend over coffee.
Keep it practical and relevant, applying Scripture to everyday life.
Use the NIV Bible translation unless noting a different version.
Capitalize ALL names and pronouns that refer to God (e.g., Lord, Savior, Teacher, Him, He, etc.)
We do not accept poetry, fiction, or book reviews.
Submission Criteria
Send your manuscript as a Word document via email to: submissions@justbetweenus.org via Shelly Esser, Editor
Include a brief bio (2–4 sentences) with your current role, job, or ministry involvement, along with any relevant personal or educational experience.
We do not offer financial compensation, but you will receive a complimentary one-year subscription to the digital mini-magazine.
Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
JBU editors reserve the right to edit your article for clarity and space. Articles may be rejected at any stage of the editing or production process.
Articles that do not follow our formatting guidelines will be returned for correction.
Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only respond if your article is selected for publication. If you do not hear from us within 6 to 8 weeks, feel free to submit your article elsewhere.
Formatting Guidelines
Double-spaced
Indent paragraphs three spaces (do not use tabs)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
One space between sentences
Include a title page with article title, your name, email address, and word count.
Include bullet points and subheads to break up copy for easier reading throughout.
Word Counts
800–1,100 words
Contact Information
Email Manuscripts: submissions@justbetweenus.org
Website: www.justbetweenus.org
We look forward to reading your stories and sharing your heart with our readers!