Contract Writer - A Book for Those Who Struggle with Releasing Control

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Control can look responsible and wise on the surface, yet beneath it often lies fear and anxiety We are seeking a contract writer to serve readers who feel driven to hold everything together, helping them examine the spiritual roots of control and the limits of human sovereignty.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Scope of Work:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Research, outline, and write a full-length manuscript (50,000–75,000 word book) on control from a biblical perspective</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Collaborate with the editorial team for feedback and revisions</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ensure theological alignment with The Daily Grace Co.’s doctrinal commitments</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Commitment:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> Contract, per-project basis</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Compensation:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> Determined per project scope</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Additional Information:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Contractors are engaged based on the needs of specific projects and are not guaranteed ongoing or full-time work. 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Come join us as we create a trusted library of resources that meet people where they are and point them to Jesus.</span><br></p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Proposal Requirements</span></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br>Important:</span><span> </span>Proposals that do not include all required components listed below cannot be reviewed.</span></em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br>Please submit all materials in<span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">a</span><span> </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">single PDF<span> </span></span>(not a Word Doc or Google Doc) that includes:<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">1. 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Target Audience Description (One of the Most Important Sections)</span>Who this book is specifically for</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Their stage or season of life </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The particular struggles, questions, or longings they are experiencing</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Why this book matters to them now</span></li>\n<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>\n</ul>\n<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>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">How your book overlaps with each one</span></li>\n<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>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">6. 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