Guidelines for Writing for EAI
Thank you for considering submitting your writing to EAI to be included as approved materials. Below please findthe guidelines for writing, some recommendations on writing style, and the various publications where yourwriting could be used. All writing would become the property of EAI for copyright purposes. EAI has final reviewand edit authority for all submissions.
●When referring to a “power greater than ourselves” that we rely upon for strength and guidance in thisprogram, please refer to a “Higher Power.” We refer to a Higher Power because we are a spiritual, notreligious program. Language that regularly refers to “God” or even He/Him (because often we think ofGod as having a male pronoun) can be quite off-putting for many people who are seeking help from EA,
bud do not have a religious point of view when defining who or what their Higher Power is. The
exception to this is to use language such as “God is my Higher Power: or words of that nature, whensharing who or what your Higher Power is personally.

●Focus on the essentials of the EA program. Literature material can encompass Steps, Traditions,Concepts, Promises, Just For Todays, and Slogans.

●Writings on the principles of the program would be helpful, which include:
Step 1 – Honesty
Step 5 - Integrity
Step 9 – Justice
Step 2 – Hope
Step 6 - Willingness
Step 10 – Perseverance
Step 3 – Faith
Step 7 - Humility
Step 11 – Spiritual AwarenessStep 4 – Courage
Step 8 – Responsibility
Step 12 – Service●Include several (4-7) relevant questions as part of a pamphlet is beneficial. Questions should bethought-provoking and open-ended (vs. closed “yes/no” questions).

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Share personal stories and illustrations to help material be more relatable.

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Have a focus on the healing and wholeness possible for the person suffering with emotional issues.
EA is a program that helps us to grow in our work to be responsible for our own lives. Literature thatcan center on the positive aspects of our program is the most beneficial.

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Make sure that what is shared is written with good grammar and sentence structure. (EA-ISC may
choose to edit your material.)●

For pamphlets, keeping the word count to about 900 words. Longer pieces may be made into
workbooks or booklets.

●Material should NOT be formatted. Documents should be ​submitted in MS Word only​.

●Submit information to: ​submissions@emotionsanonymous.org​. Materials will be forwarded to theBook & Literature Committee. If accepted, writers will be required to sign over copyright.

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●●EAI will format, produce, and include new materials in the online store and on the order form, as
well as communicate with EA members.
Below are a few topics EA literature does not currently address. Before writing on other subjects,
please check to make sure material on your chosen subject does not already exist.
AnguishIllusions
PrideDenialMaturity
Rage
Dependency
Mediation
Selfishness
DivorceNurturing
Sloth
FacadesPartnershipSocial Roles
Gratitude
Paranoia
Spite
Greed
Peace
Surrender
Guilt
Prayer
Trust

Editing Considerations
When writing for EAI publications and emails, you want to understand the focus of each piece, theguidelines for length and the estimated deadline, as well as any special considerations to keep in mind andthe contact person for submitting your draft. You can refer to the table below for helpful information.
It’s important to ensure accuracy and readability by making sure your draft doesn’t have any serious
structure or grammar errors or misspellings, and that the tone of your writing is in keeping with the purposeof the piece. You will want to avoid colloquialisms, acronyms, and uniquely English phrases or references,and carefully consider your use of humor. Finally, ​please note the Emotions Anonymous International has
final review and approval of all EA writings​. EIA can edit materials for length, spelling, grammar, style andtone so they are appropriate to include in EA publications.
More writing tips are available here: ​Harvard Writing Center​. In brief, you will strive to write active
sentences (“I did this” instead of “this was done”); have a logical structure and flow (such as keeping similar
thoughts together in one paragraph); be careful about using dashes, hyphens, colons and parentheses,
which can interfere with readability, and always use the Spelling & Grammar feature in Word to spell checkyour work. One way to double-check accuracy is to cut and paste your draft in this ​free Grammar Check site​.
Click on the underlined references to look at options for correcting any errors (if you are reading this on thecomputer).
Following these guidelines will help you produce written pieces that are clear and compelling for all EA
members to enjoy! All reflections/articles can be submitted by email to Elaine at
director@emotionsanonymous.org​. Please include your permission to use your writing as EAI sees fit.
Material submitted will be saved and used when appropriate.

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Opportunities for Use of Writing Submissions
Type of Article
Focus
Quick Tip of Month Easy action ideas to encourage
serenity
EA Reflection
Any subject

PamphletAny appropriate subject (seesuggestions above)
Meditation
Reflection and action steps(following format of pertinent to the EA program
Today​ daily reader)

Suggested Length
30 words

Where publishedMonthly – Strength &Hope newsletter
Typically about 100
Monthly – Strength &words but can be up to Hope newsletter
500.
900 wordsLiterature/materials
150 total words

New daily reader book

The pages found below are optional writing submission forms. You may also simply send in your writingto s​ ubmissions@emotionsanonymous.org​. If you do not use one of these forms, please provide in writing
your permission to use the material as the EAI Board of Trustees along with your submission. Please
either send as a MS Word document to ​submissions@emotionsanonymous.org​ or mail in a hard copy toP.O. Box 4245 St. Paul MN 55104-0245.

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EA-approved literature. This may be reproduced for free distribution.

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P.O. Box 4245 St. Paul, MNStrength & Hope Monthly Newsletter “Quick Tip of the Month”
This section of the monthly newsletter is designed to be action-oriented. Keep your writing to fewer
than 30 words.
My tip is:❑ ​I allow Emotions Anonymous International to use this writing for publication as directed by the Boardof Trustees and hereby acknowledge that EAI is the owner of all copyright interests, throughout theworld.
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Reflection
We encourage EA members throughout the world to submit their reflections to use on the website,social media and in the monthly newsletter and in new literature.
I am submitting a reflection on:❑​ Step #_____❑​ Concept #_____❑​ Tradition #_____❑​ Just for Today #_____❑​ Promise #_____❑​ Slogan ________________________

Reflection: ​(you may use the reverse side or attach another page – please keep your writing between100 – 500 words)

How would you like the submission to be recognized?
❑ ​I prefer that my submission be recognized by my first name and last initial❑ ​I prefer that my submission be recognized by “Anonymous.”Your country of origin:❑ ​My country of origin is _________________________.

❑ ​I prefer that my submission be completely anonymous.
Your email address (for EAI Office use only):❑ ​I allow Emotions Anonymous International to use this writing for publication as directed by the Boardof Trustees and hereby acknowledge that EAI is the owner of all copyright interests, throughout theworld.
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Signature

Date

PamphletSubject:
Pamphlet Content (no more than 900 words):

Reflection Question Ideas (4-7):❑ ​I allow Emotions Anonymous International to use this writing for publication as directed by the Boardof Trustees and hereby acknowledge that EAI is the owner of all copyright interests, throughout theworld.
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Date

Meditation Book/Daily Reader
Ideas for book title:

Subject:

Meditation (no more than 100 words):

Reflection (no more than 25 words):

Suggested Action (no more than 20 words):❑ ​I allow Emotions Anonymous International to use this writing for publication as directed by the Boardof Trustees and hereby acknowledge that EAI is the owner of all copyright interests, throughout theworld.
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