Photo of Elizabeth Gray Vining in her attic study in Philadelphia, 1950s: Quiet Pilgrimage. November 2000 Issue. Articles submitted for publication in Friends Journal should show an awareness of Friends' ways and concerns, as well as a sensitivity to them. Articles submitted by non-Friends are welcome.

We prefer articles written in a fresh, nonacademic style, using language that clearly includes both sexes. Historically, Quakers have especially valued an experiential approach to life and religious thought, and articles reflecting this are most appreciated. Articles having a positive approach to problems and spiritual seeking are often selected over those with a negative one. Articles authored by or speaking to young Friends are encouraged. We appreciate receiving Quaker-related humor, games, and puzzles.

Feature articles should be no longer than 8–10 double-spaced, typewritten pages (a maximum of 2,500 words). Please include references in the text for all quotations (including Bible citations), statistics, and unusual facts. We do not use end- or footnotes. The author's name and address should appear on the body of the submitted text. If you submit material that has been published or which you are also submitting to other publishers, be sure to indicate this. If you want your manuscript returned, please so indicate and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We also encourage electronic submissions attached to e-mails (info@friendsjournal.org). Submissions are acknowledged within two to three weeks; however, writers can expect to wait longer to hear whether their manuscripts have been accepted.

News items (50–200 words) are welcome, subject to editing for space and style. Bulletin Board items (50 words maximum) are also welcome, but publication cannot be guaranteed. Depending on where we are in our production cycle, a lead time of less than three months may be too short. Reports of Quaker events are encouraged (450 words). Milestones are published at the request of meetings or families (see "Guidelines for Submitting Milestones"); we request that they be sent within six weeks of the event. Forum letters and Viewpoint (300 and 1,000 words respectively) are a valued part of the dialog that occurs in the pages of the JOURNAL (see "Submitting a Forum Contribution"). Book reviews are usually solicited by the editor; we welcome inquiries from potential reviewers.

We are glad to supply, upon request, a sample copy of Friends Journal.