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Note that the list below includes older issues which have gone to press—and therefore, are topics for which we aren’t actively seeking submissions. We’ve kept these published as archives for Friends and aspiring writers who want to understand our publishing philosophy.

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Writing Opp: Generations

Would you like to write for our May 2021 issue? Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Pandemic at One Year

Deadline: Dec 21, 2020 March marks the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 transforming our lives. Masks, toilet paper shortages, and temperature… Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Race and Antiracism

Extended deadline: Nov. 2, 2020 The history of Friends and race is a very complicated one. We’re known for our… Martin Kelley
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Fall 2020 Writing Opportunities

We hope you’re enjoying the September issue of Friends Journal. This is the first non-themed issue we’ve produced since the… Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Quakers in Translation (due 8/24/2020)

Learn about writing for our upcoming November issue on translation. Submissions due August 24! Martin Kelley
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Summer 2020 Writing Opportunities

We're looking for articles on "Quaker process," "Quakers in Translation" and "Emerging Witnesses." Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Pastoral Friends (due 5/11/2020)

There are many ways one can categorize different types of Friends. You could parse them out by theology, architecture, history,… Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Membership and Friends (due 3/19/2020)

Membership and Friends: Who’s a “real Quaker” and who isn’t? What does it mean for someone to join and what… Martin Kelley
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Writing Opp: Thin Spaces (due 2/10/2020)

Thin Spaces: With few rituals to guide us, Quaker worship at its core is a direct connection with the Divine.… Martin Kelley
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Student Writing Opp: Creating Change (due 2/10/2020)

What change do you want to see happen in your community? Gail Whiffen
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Writing Opp: The State of Quaker Institutions (closed)

Quaker institutions: What’s working and what isn’t and which beloved institutions do we need to make sure we keep alive?… Martin Kelley
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Unnamed Quaker Creeds (closed)

Unprogrammed Friends will often tell visitors we have no creeds or set practices in worship. Martin Kelley
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