De Vine News · [MONTH YEAR] · Vol. [X] Issue [N]

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Spiritual Principle: [THEME]

A publication of the PR & Literature Committee, Psychedelics in Recovery™. [One sentence about this issue's theme or focus.]

Opening Poem Category

[Poem Title]

Optional. A short poem (8–20 lines) on the issue theme, submitted by a member or written for the issue. Free verse works well. Leave this section out if no poem was submitted.
[First stanza — 3 to 5 lines. Each line on its own line here. Captures the emotional core of the theme.][Second stanza — another 3 to 5 lines. The poem can be as short as two stanzas or continue for several more.][Closing stanza — landing on the theme with something that lingers in the mind after the reader moves on.]
Feature Article Category

[Article Title — Descriptive, 4–8 Words]

[Author Name or "Fellowship Member"]
Main editorial or member-submitted article. Target 600–1,200 words. Can be personal story, editorial, or research-light reflection. Always aligns with the issue theme.

[Opening paragraph. The drop-cap will automatically apply to the first letter of the first paragraph. Write a strong, compelling opening sentence that draws the reader in.]

[Second paragraph. Develop the central idea. This is where the author's voice comes through. Personal experience, reflection, or a question the article will explore.]

"[A resonant sentence pulled from the article body — ideally one that captures the core insight or emotional peak of the piece.]"

[Sub-heading — Optional]

[Continue the article. Sub-headings can be added when the article has distinct sections or moves through multiple ideas. Use sparingly.]

[Closing paragraph. Land on something that connects back to the opening, completes a thought, or leaves the reader with something to carry.]

Step Reflection · Step [N] Category

[Step Reflection Title]

Step [N]: [Full text of the step as PIR® phrases it.]

[Author Name or "Written for the committee"]
200–600 words. Contemplative, honest, grounded in the step. Can use "we" language or "I" language. Often structured around a theme — e.g. surrender, inventory, amends. Pull quotes work well here.

[Opening reflection on the step. What does this step ask of us? What is the emotional texture of it?]

[Explore a misconception or common resistance to this step. What do people fear about it? What does it actually mean to practice it?]

"[A pull quote from within the step reflection. Something that reframes the step in a way that surprises or comforts.]"

[Optional sub-heading — e.g. "A Practical Approach" or "What This Step Offers"]

[Continue the reflection. Bring it back to the fellowship, to recovery, to everyday life.]

[Closing paragraph. End with something open-ended — an invitation rather than a conclusion.]

Fellowship Contributions Category

Member Voices

[Month Year] · [Theme] theme

Collected responses to the writing prompts from the Submit page. Each response is 50–300 words. Attribute anonymously unless the member requested a byline. Include 3–8 responses across 1–3 contributors.
Prompt [N] of [Total]
[The exact writing prompt as it appeared on the Submit page — copy it verbatim here for context.]

[Member response text. Paste the approved, edited response here. Preserve the member's voice — minimal editing, fix grammar/spelling only.]

Fellowship Member · Anonymous
Prompt [N] of [Total]
[Writing prompt text.]

[Second member response.]

Fellowship Member · Anonymous
Prompt [N] of [Total] — A Second Voice
[Writing prompt text — may be the same prompt answered by a different member.]

[Different member's response to the same or different prompt. Differentiate with a subtitle like "A Second Voice" or "A Different Perspective".]

Fellowship Member · Anonymous
Member Artwork Category
Optional. Include when a member submits visual art. Add the compressed image to temp-gallery/ (run pngquant first). Leave section out if no art was submitted this issue.
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[Artwork Title or "Untitled"]
[Artist Name or "Anonymous"] · [Medium, if known — e.g. "Watercolor, 2026"]

[Artist's note or committee description of the piece — 2 to 4 sentences. What does the work represent? What was the artist exploring? Leave blank if the artist did not provide a note.]

Service Report Category
GSR Report
[Month] PIR GSR Meeting
150–350 words. Written by or summarized from the GSR meeting notes. Covers Tradition reading, major agenda items, proposals sent to groups, and any votes or announcements. Neutral, factual tone.

[Opening: which meeting, which Tradition was read, tone of the meeting.]

[Main items: proposals discussed, votes taken, updates from service committees.]

[Closing: any action items sent back to groups, upcoming agenda, or invitations to members.]

Committee Report Category
PR Committee
[Current project or focus area]
75–200 words. Written by the PR Committee Chair or designated committee member. Covers what the committee is working on, upcoming releases, or calls for participation. Can also include LitCom or other committee reports.

[Current PR Committee activities — podcast episodes, social media, convention prep, newsletter production notes.]

[Any calls to action — volunteer opportunities, upcoming recording sessions, feedback requested from fellowship.]

Service Opportunities Category

Open Service Positions

Email newsletter@psychedelicsinrecovery.org to volunteer or request training.

RoleCommitteeDescriptionSchedule
[Role Title] [Committee Name] [Description of duties — 1–2 sentences.] [Ongoing / Monthly / Quarterly]
[Role Title] [Committee Name] [Description.] [Schedule]
Fellowship Notices Category

Announcements

2–5 brief announcements. Each is 2–4 sentences. Factual, service-focused. No promotion of personal projects or outside ventures.
[Announcement Headline]
[Body text. One paragraph — 2–3 sentences. Keep it factual and action-oriented. Include a contact or URL if relevant.]
[Announcement Headline]
[Body text.]
Submit to the [NEXT MONTH] Issue
The [NEXT MONTH] issue theme is [THEME]. Writings, poetry, artwork, and reflections are welcome. Deadline: [DATE]. Visit the Submit page to contribute.