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MUS:The 'ROCK' online international magazine looks for a writer
GUIDELINES FOR WRITERS
*PURPOSE*: Like the Psalm featured: Ps. 61:2 - "Lead me to the rock
that is higher than I", this is the purpose of >THE 'ROCK' ON-LINE
INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE<. Thus, all articles should bring honor and
glory to God through Jesus Christ and should be aimed at bringing the
reader closer to God.
THE 'ROCK' ON-LINE INTERNATIONAL is a multi/non-denominational
Christian music magazine featuring comtemporary, middle of the road
traditional, gospel, and inspirational music; as well as testimonies
and fellowship.
*PROCEDURE & POLICY*: Query first. Not responsible for unsolicited
manuscripts. All hard copy manuscripts should be accompanied by a
self-addressed stamped envelope. For online submissions, unless your
Bulletin Board System does NOT carry netmail or private mail, please
upload your articles/ideas in private mail and in ASCII. Please
include your name, the name and telephone # of the BBS you are calling
from, and the net/node number if applicable. ++ THE 'ROCK' ON-LINE
INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to edit or abridge any manuscript for
layout/space purposes. It also reserves the right not to print an
article if there is any question of its authenticity. All work
submitted must be original and non-published elsewhere. The writer
affirms that he/she is the sole and true author of the article.
*PAYMENT*: No payment, however you will receive a 'hard copy' of the
magazine that contains your article upon request.
*AUDIENCE*: Our audience consists of secular and non-secular music
enthusiasts of all ages. When writing, write for an audience that
might be familiar with CCM as well as those who might not.
*FORMAT/MAGAZINE CONTENTS*: Areas open for articles include -
IN MY OPINION: Letter's to the editor type of personal editorial.
"Think pieces" (thought-provoking articles) are welcomed, controversy
is not.
RECORD/VIDEO REVIEWS: Maximum length per review: 1000 words. Rate
lp/video in brackets as either [fair], [good], [very good],
[excellent]. We work on the principle that no CCM is ever really
'poor', but if that be the case, the rating is [poor] (If you such a
rating, make sure you back it up with good reasons). Last line of
review should read: BEST CUTS: fllowed by at least one or two songs.
Give 'tone' or 'classification' of lp i.e. jazz, heavy metal, etc. (see
issue for format). Also add the name of record label, i.e. (Sparrow).
SHARING THE FAITH: Testimony written in first person ONLY.
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Biographical feature that spotlights one
artist per issue.
CONCERT REVIEWS: Describe in detail. Give reader ideas on the
atmosphere of the concert, the audience response. Tell it there was an
altar call or testimony. Include information on the songs sung (old
hits, new songs, etc). Give overall performance insights and conclude
with your own review of the concert. If the CCM artist reminds you
(style, singing, etc)-wise of another artist include that info (i.e.
"At times Steve Curtis Chapman can sound alot like Huey Lewis of Huey
Lewis and the News). Length 1000 words or check with editor in
individual cases.
GENERAL ARTICLES OF INTEREST: Query first with ideas/outline.
*IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A STRINGER/CORRESPONDENT FOR EVENTS IN YOUR
AREA, OR WOULD LIKE TO WRITE A MONTHLY COLUMN WITH YOUR OWN BYLINE,
PLEASE LET ME HEAR YOUR IDEA!*