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Jane Johnson Struck is Editor. Jane generates the editorial vision, manages staff, plans issues, interviews cover personalities, and writes the introductory column in each issue. She also acquires/edits articles and several regular features.

Camerin Courtney is Managing Editor. Camerin writes articles, interviews cover subjects, and edits/compiles/writes several regular features. She also edits ChristianityToday.com's women's and singles e-mail newsletters.

Lisa Cockrel is Associate Editor. Lisa writes/compiles/edits several regular features, screens manuscripts, and handles product reviews.

Doug Johnson is Design Director. He directs the overall art and design of the magazine. He designs layouts and works closely with the editors and freelance artists.

Windy Haugen is Associate Designer. She assists Doug in the design and layout of the magazine.

Raelynn Eickhoff is Editorial Coordinator. Raelynn tracks budgets, obtains permissions, and coordinates secretarial services for TCW.

Harold B. Smith is Editorial Vice President. He provides corporate oversight for the publication.

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Almost 83 percent of TCW readers are married; 17 percent are single, widowed, divorced, or separated; 66 percent are employed (49 percent full-time), and 57 percent have children living at home.

• TCW does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Please query first (see below).
• TCW will report on queries and manuscripts in 6-8 weeks. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) of correct size, if you wish your manuscript returned.
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We do not accept poetry, fiction, or Bible studies.

Our magazine is also always on the lookout for:

Humor: light, first-person pieces that exaggerate a real-life occurrence instead of focus on a hypothetical situation, giving a fresh twist and a subtle spiritual distinctive to topics the majority of women can relate to. Length: 1,000-1,500 words.

Issues/Hot Topics: reports that tackle the topics that impact women's lives today, such as infertility, homosexuality, ADHD, or pornography. These articles need to avoid a preachy or clinical tone; fully develop the scope of the specific issue and provide authoritative research and/or up-to-date statistics; incorporate real-life illustrations from women our readers can relate to; present a distinct Christian perspective. Sidebars of accompanying first-person stories and/or resources are welcome. Length: 1,800-2000 words.

My Story: a first-person, true-life dramatic narrative that describes how you worked through a difficult situation, event, or traumatic turning point in your life (can be written as an as-told-to). Length: 1,500 words. Payment: $300 upon purchase.

Marriage and Parenting: Practical articles based on personal experience and blended with a biblical perspective, authoritative sources, and illustrations from other women's lives.

Small Talk—the funny things kids say. Length: 100 words. Please include a quality color photo of your child.

Faith in Action—a true story of how you've recently shared your faith with someone. Length: 300 words. Please include a quality photo of yourself.

Reader Pick—a short review of your current favorite CD or book, and why. Length: 200 words.

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