Getting into Print…Herald Publishing Specifications

Editorial copy is best submitted electronically in Microsoft Word. Length of articles is determined by the characters-with-spaces count, found in Word by clicking on “Tools,” then “Word Count.” (The c-w-s counts for various topics are given below.)

Visuals are best submitted electronically, either as jpg or tif attachments. Scanned images need to be 266 DPI (dots-per-inch) or higher. Electronic photos need to be taken by a digital camera with at least 4-megapixel capacity, shot at maximum resolution. Photographic prints and slides (either black and white or color) are acceptable, assuming they are properly focused and exposed.

Letters to the editor from varied perspectives are welcome if expressed in a charitable manner. Brevity is essential; about 800 characters-with-spaces is ideal.

Scripture features are written in consultation with the Herald editor; please submit proposals. (Typical length: 10,000 characters-with-spaces)

Uplifting testimonies of renewal and transformation are welcome. (About 7,000 characters-with-spaces)

Fine arts entries are welcome for the monthly Expressions page, both visual and editorial (2,000 characters-with-spaces). All entries will be returned.

News submissions from throughout the World Church are welcome, particularly those that relate to individuals, congregations, and groups whose activities express the vision and goals of the Community of Christ. Full-page news items, 2,500 characters-with-spaces; half-page items, 1,200. In most instances accompanying photographs are essential.

Snapshots & Snippets is the church’s “family photo album,” highlighting photos and brief captions of significant events in the lives of individuals, congregations, and groups. In general, sacraments of the church are not published, due to the overwhelming number of submissions.

Personals such as death notices, items for sale, information requests, etc., are not published in the Herald due to the inability to fulfill the number of requests.

Please submit news items to news@CofChrist.org and all other items to Herald@CofChrist.org. Mail to: Community of Christ Herald, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050; fax: (816) 521-3081; phone: (816) 833-1000, ext. 2144.