Write for #Digidisciple

Thanks for your interest in becoming a #digidisciple. This site exists to create ‘bigger Bible conversations’ and we invite you to become a #digidisciple, to make a commitment to blog regularly (how regularly is defined by you, but dates offered are a commitment). One off submissions are also of interest.

Submissions of article outlines (50-100 words) or full articles (300-800 words/equivalent audio-visual) can be emailed to digidisciple[at]bigbible.org.uk (email address currently being created), along with brief biographical details.

Contents

1 What is the purpose of #digidisciple, so what topics can I write on?
2 What audience am I writing for, and how long should my posts be?
3 When do I need to submit my work, and do I need to respond to comments?
4 Should I have any concerns with copyright?
5 Do I get paid?

What is the purpose of #digidisciple, so what topics can I write on?

The purpose of articles is not just to inform, but also to invite conversation. It is important, therefore, that articles should not only present a position or pose a question, but also invite debate or feedback on stated positions or questions. Debate can be triggered by reflections upon your own experiences.

We are open to considering any topic dealing with the intersection between Biblical conversations, Biblically inspired living, faith in the digital space, or materials that contribute to The Big Read (e.g. housegroup advice), and some suggestions are given.

What audience am I writing for, and how long should my posts be?

Since we desire to write for a popular audience, please avoid overly technical language and style, explaining any terminology as necessary: it doesn’t have to be in text, but could be e.g. hyperlinked to Wikipedia.

All submissions will be proofread and small editorial changes may be made. If categories/tags are not assigned, we will assign those, and sub-headings and images may be added.

Articles should be between 300-800 words, excepting prior agreement. If articles exceed this word limit, they may be returned for rewriting. We hope for a mix of word, audio and visual materials. The equivalent length for a podcast or a video should be a maximum of 5 minutes in length.

Get inspiration from monthly roundups of stories that have been posted.

When do I need to submit my work, and do I need to respond to comments?

Once your article is accepted and a publication date (or series of) established, we expect the final article to be submitted to us no later than two days prior to the publication date, preferably direct to WordPress. If pre-agreed, we will publish live blogs directly from events.

If your article is published, we are keen to see you respond to any comments and facilitate the conversation in a timely fashion.

Should I have any concerns with copyright?

For any article published on The Big Bible Project, copyright remains with the author.

For reasons of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) reprints are permitted one week after initial publication here at The Big Bible Project, although cross-posting, in the form of extracts/further commentary on your own blog, is to be encouraged. Conversations will then continue in multiple spaces.

We ask that any reprints contain a line indicating the article was first published on The Big Bible Project.

We reserve the right to rerun your article at a later date, or to run the article in print form, for which you will be given full attribution.

Images: Ensure that any images that you use have been cleared for copyright, and the source referenced. This means images should not be taken from Google Images. Legally acceptable images include your own photographs (ensure you have the permission of those in the photographs), images downloaded from sites such as Stock.Xchng, Flickr Creative Commons, or images that have been purchased from sites such as 12Baskets and iStockphoto.

Do I get paid?

At this point, we are unable to provide pay for articles, but your contributions are much appreciated and serve to promote valuable conversations.

I’m happy with that, let me become a #digidisciple (see ‘what next?‘ on this page, for practical help with creating your posts).

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Please note that the views expressed by the Digital Disciples on this site are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Big Bible Project.