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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Location:</span> Remote</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold"><br>Position Overview</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Many believers are rediscovering the richness of the Church calendar yet lack clarity on its biblical foundations and practical relevance for everyday life. We are seeking a contract writer to develop a theologically grounded book on the Church calendar and liturgical living, whether focused on a single season or the full liturgical year. This project may take a historical, theological, or highly practical approach—but should clearly connect the rhythms of the Church year to spiritual formation in ordinary life.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Scope of Work</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Research, outline, and write a full-length manuscript (approximately 45,000–75,000 words) </span><br></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Collaborate closely with the editorial team through multiple rounds of revision</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ensure theological alignment with The Daily Grace Co.’s doctrinal commitment</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Commitment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Contract, per-project basis.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Compensation</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Compensation is determined based on project scope and complexity.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Additional Information</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Contractors are engaged based on the needs of specific projects and are not guaranteed ongoing or full-time work. Participation in meetings, workshops, or collaborative sessions may be requested depending on the project timeline.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Why Publish with The Daily Grace Co.?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">With over a decade of publishing experience, The Daily Grace Co. creates Christ-centered resources marked by theological depth, biblical faithfulness, and practical encouragement. We value thoughtful, faithful writers and partner closely from concept development through launch. Our goal is not simply to publish books—but to serve readers with resources that meet real needs and help them treasure Christ.</span></p> <p>___________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Proposal Requirements</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><br>Important:</span> Proposals that do not include all required components listed below cannot be reviewed.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><br>Please submit all materials in a single document and include:<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">1. Title and Subtitle</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">2. Controlling Idea (1–2 sentences)</span><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">3. One-Paragraph Summary</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Provide a concise overview of the book’s purpose, scope, structure, and tone.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">4. Target Audience Description (One of the Most Important Sections)</span>Who this book is specifically for</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Their stage or season of life </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">The particular struggles, questions, or longings they are experiencing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Why this book matters to them now</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Tip: Specificity is essential. Broad descriptions such as “Christian women” or “believers” are not sufficient.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">5. Comparable Titles (2–3 from the Past 5 Years)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Identify 2–3 comparable books published within the last five years and explain:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">How your book overlaps with each one</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">How it is meaningfully distinct in approach, audience, tone, or theological emphasis</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">6. Author Bio</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Explain what uniquely qualifies you to write this book, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Education</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ministry, counseling, academic, or professional experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Subject-matter expertise</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Lived experience relevant to the topic (if appropriate)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Previous publishing or writing experience</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">7. Detailed Chapter Outline</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Provide a working table of contents that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Chapter titles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">The main idea of each chapter and how it supports the controlling idea of the book</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">8. Sample Material</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">The complete book introduction</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Two fully written sample chapters representative of the final manuscript</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">9. Front and Back Matter (Optional)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Describe any supplemental materials (e.g., photography, illustrations, reflection questions, discussion guides, recommended resources, liturgies, appendices, etc.).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">10. Timeline and Specifications</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Include:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Current manuscript status (idea stage, in progress, complete, etc.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Estimated total word count (typically 55,000–75,000 words)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Anticipated manuscript delivery date</span></li> </ul><br><hr><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-witlqh" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Location</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Remote</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Department</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Acquisitions</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Employment Type</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Contractor</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Minimum Experience</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Mid-level</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Compensation</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Determined per project</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div></div>

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