Publishing
Finalize and record your piece
“… this swift vehicle of scientific thought … reaches a vast number of earnest readers, and seekers after Truth.”
—Mary Baker Eddy, Miscellaneous Writings 1883–1896, p. 156
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Prayerful placement
The pieces in each magazine issue are carefully curated by our issue planners. Your submission is thoughtfully placed in one of the magazines based on how its metaphysical message best aligns with timely topics our readers may be considering and the healing mission of that particular magazine as described by Mary Baker Eddy in The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany (p. 353).
Recording audio of your piece
Once your piece is set for publication, you’ll be invited to read it aloud and have it recorded with the guidance of our Audio Team, so that JSH-Online visitors can listen to your piece. While your recording of your piece is optional, readers have shared how meaningful it can be to hear submissions shared by the author. Explore our different recording options below:
- Visit our studio: If you live local to Boston, our preferred method is to record your piece directly from our studios.
- With your phone: Follow these instructions to record from your phone via the Report-IT app.
- Remote with computer: Schedule a time to join a virtual studio session.
- Additional options: If none of the options listed above work for you, we can explore other methods for obtaining a recording, such as having your submission read by a volunteer provided by our team.
Tips for recording
- Find a quiet place with minimum background noise (without air conditioning, fans, lawnmowers, etc.).
- If you make a mistake, say “pickup” and start the sentence over.
- If English is not your first language and you’re interested in coaching, you can work with our experienced ESL instructor to help you through the reading of your piece.
Payment for specific types of content
The real value in this writing experience comes from the spiritual growth you gain and the inspiration your ideas give to readers. However, to show appreciation for the prayer, time, and dedication given to contributing, The Christian Science Publishing Society offers payment for specific types of submissions.
We pay contributors for published articles, editorials, poems, Christian Science Perspectives, and columns. We do not pay for testimonies, content written by youth, interviews, Sentinel Watch podcasts, or Daily Lifts.
Timeline for paid published pieces:
- At date of publication:
Receive a publication confirmation email, including the date and issue in which your piece appeared - Up to one week later:
If your piece was an article, editorial, poem, Christian Science Perspective, or column, and you haven't been paid by The Mother Church before, you will need to complete the one-time onboarding paperwork sent via email by DocuSign from the Treasurer's Office. - Around two weeks after completing paperwork:
Receive payment from The Christian Science Publishing Society
After completing your paperwork, if you fail to receive payment within 14 days please alert us by emailing jshwrite@csps.com.
Questions about the process?
Email us and hear back from our Editorial Team within 3–5 days.
Next steps
- Look out for an email letting you know when your submission has been officially published.
- If your type of submission is paid and you’ve never received payment from The Mother Church before, please complete the one-time onboarding paperwork sent via email by DocuSign from the Treasurer’s Office.
- Share any feedback about your experience writing for the periodicals in our follow-up survey.
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