How do I get articles published in the Fort Wayne Lutheran?
To make this paper the best resource it can be for the Lutheran community, we need news submitted from every member congregation on a regular basis. If you can get the news to me, I will work to get it in print, or in the online edition. The Fort Wayne Lutheran strives to publish news from all member congregations and their schools, but it cannot do so if we have no person as our source of information. If you happen to notice a particular school or church appearing regularly or multiple times in the FWL, it is likely because they have someone who regularly forwards news to us. Your help in doing this would be greatly appreciated.
Telephone: (260) 438-9925
E-mail: fortwaynelutheran@gmail.com
Deadline: The 10th of each month prior to publication.
What are we looking for?
STRAIGHT NEWS — A report of events from your congregation, school or organization. Any new programs or activities that you are doing — building projects, new parish leadership, upcoming guest speakers, new groups within your congregation, seminars, etc. If you send out a regular newsletter, please add FortWayneLutheran@gmail.com to the distribution list.
HUMAN INTEREST — Also, I would like to see some human interest stories — features on outstanding Lutheran businessmen with Christian business philosophies, outstanding Lutheran volunteer workers in various agencies or institutions, features on Lutheran women in the news and their travels, professional life, hobbies, etc. and perhaps a potpourri column or bits and pieces, etc.
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS — Sports news also would be appreciated or articles concerning the Lutheran Athletic Association. This can be as a team, or an individual accomplishment. Please include dates for all games, meets and anything else.
This list is far from complete — every group has news — it just takes someone willing to evaluate the situation and pass information along. You’ve figured out what your news is, but what information should you send in the story? Articles should answer all of these questions:
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
How?
Use quotes freely — they often make for more interesting reading. It is better to submit more information than you think will be used or needed. The Fort Wayne Lutheran can and will edit the material. Most importantly, every article should be accompanied by a contact person’s name and phone number. This allows for any questions that may arise before the article is printed to be answered without delay.
What about pictures?
Attached to each photo, please give me this information: Who are these people, and what are they doing? If you send multiple photos, please use the filename of the photo in the description. Also, who took the photo. Headshots generally do not get credited, but a larger photo will be accompanied by the photographer’s name. Try to send the original photo if you can, taking it from your website usually doesn’t not allow us to use it for print because of quality.
Calendar listings
To have your activities listed on the calendar at the back of the newspaper, just list the activity, time, place and the appropriate date(s). Send the information to: fortwaynelutheran@gmail.com. Please submit all material by the 10th of the month.
Feature stories
Every congregation has interesting individuals or groups of people who are dedicated to Christ and are worthy of a feature. The idea for the feature may involve their occupation, a volunteer project, a hobby, an experience in which God has used their situation to His glory, etc. If you know someone you think the Fort Wayne Lutheran community would like to know more about, please submit your article by the 10th of the month. Don’t forget to include your name and phone number in case I have some questions.
Suggestions?
The Fort Wayne Lutheran is interested in your suggestions for improvement of the publication. Please do not hesitate to send any helpful comments to The Fort Wayne Lutheran office or contact the editor personally.
Do you need help?
If I can ever be of any service to you as editor of The Fort Wayne Lutheran, please contact Brad Saleik at 438-9925. Maybe you need assistance writing a story, knowing who to contact to get publicity or putting together a brochure or newsletter. I’m willing to lend you a hand to make your job easier.
Once again, let’s remind ourselves that this is our newspaper. Let’s work hard to make it the best we can!