Writers Guidelines
 

Science of Mind magazine publishes articles that teach, inspire, motivate, and inform. Editorial content addresses the concerns, interests, and problems of readers, offering thoughtful perspectives on how they can experience greater self-acceptance, empowerment, and meaningful living. Achieving wholeness through Science of Mind principles is the magazine’s primary focus, while recognizing that all paths lead to God.

The magazine includes a variety of features, usually running about 1,800 words in length. Types of articles often found in the magazine include:

Profiles—Often a profile about a notable spiritual leader is featured. These articles are usually assigned, but queries are welcome. Refer to previous issues of Science of Mind for typical subjects and style to be followed. Bio, lead-in, and photo of the subject are required.

Perspective-focused articles—How changing one’s outlook results in a fundamental shift in one’s life is the topic of many articles.

Principle-focused articles—These essays explore the meaning and application of a specific New Thought principle. They frequently give examples of the principle in practice and may include a discussion of similar ideas as articulated by other faiths.

Modern living articles—Modern living features address a challenging issue or a lifestyle choice that readers face in contemporary day-to-day life. How Science of Mind principles impact such a challenge for the better is of particular interest to our readers.

Science articles—Articles that scientifically prove the metaphysical principles of Science of Mind are written by experts in their fields.

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Daily Guides—Inspirational meditative readings for each day of the month are based on Science of Mind teachings. Each reading contains a quotation from one of the sacred scriptures of the world or other spiritual source, as well as a relevant quotation from Ernest Holmes’ The Science of Mind. Only Daily Guides written by Science of Mind ministers and practitioners will be considered. A sample set of six Daily Guides may be submitted. Refer to previous issues of the magazine for length, style, and sample content. For more specifics please contact: cabbott@religiousscience.org

To join the Your Space community, e-mail your submissions to edit@scienceofmind.com, or mail your submission to Your Space, Science of Mind magazine, 573 Park Point Drive, Golden, Colorado, 80401-7042. Submissions will not be returned. Please limit the length to 350 words. Submissions that are not chosen for publication in the magazine may be considered for publication on our website at www.scienceofmind.com.

PoetryScience of Mind magazine is not accepting poetry submissions at this time.

Reminders:

  • Make a concerted effort to use language that is inclusive and gender-neutral.
  • Carefully check punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure before submitting your article.
  • Do not try to imitate the typeset using different styles of type. Simply submit all text in regular Roman type, using lower-case letters and capitalizing in accordance with standard practice.

Requirements:

  • E-mail submissions or queries to: edit@scienceofmind.com.
  • Please consider sending a query rather than a complete article, so we can work with you on creating a piece that is right for our readers.
  • Please familiarize yourself with the magazine before querying.
  • Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
  • Due to the great number of submissions received, we regret that we cannot respond to every submission. Thank you for your understanding.

Science of Mind Themes for 2010

  • January - Living an Examined Life
  • February - Living Mindfully
  • March - The Power of Thought
  • April - Spiritual Joy
  • May - Lessons in Change and Transformation
  • June - Embracing Wholeness/Embracing the Shadow
  • July - The Creative Urge
  • August - Faces of Compassion
  • September - Classroom Earth—Forever Learning
  • October –Roots and Wings
  • November - Golden Threads
  • December –The Power of Gratitude

 

Science of Mind Themes for 2011

  • January - New Year/New Thought
  • February - All You Need Is Love
  • March - The Power of Prayer
  • April - Evolving Consciousness
  • May - The Web of Life
  • June - Practice, Patience, and Perfection
  • July - Metaphysical Perspectives
  • August - Living from the Inside Out
  • September - Revealing Wholeness
  • October - The Thing Itself
  • November - Opening to Spirit
  • December - You Are the Light

 

 

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