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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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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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