Unless youre submitting a childrens book, your book needs to be longer that 32,000 words in length, needs to be copy edited by a professional. The war cry, now in its 7th year, represents the salvation armys mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. Elm hill offers publishing packages that include assistance with sales and distribution as well as a course on marketing your book featuring best practices from the harpercollins christian publishing team. Will it be thoroughly evangelical christian in its perspective. Paulist press is currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts, including academic books, popular books, books for clergy, and childrens books. They publish a variety of books for children but are only regulatly open to picture book submissions. If you do not know which imprint is appropriate you will be taken to our imprints page to find out more.
Your intended reader audience your academic or personal biography, including your qualifications to write the book. If someone publishes you, then yes, they will copyedit you before publication if theyre not vanity publishers. To submit your manuscript please select which of our imprints is right for your submission. Literary agents for childrens books 20192020 children. Id like to partner with ministries to see it translated and sent to orphanages and slums in 3rd world countries around the world. A brief description of the proposed book 200300 words, including the unique contribution of the book and why you feel it must be published. The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at. The theme of the book must be universal, and the book should focus on family andor social situations. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and. Harpercollins does not accept unsolicited submissions. The submission opportunities featured on this blog site have been collected by sally clark.
We only publish titles for which we have at least worldwide englishlanguage rights. Looking for publisher of christian children songbook with cd insert. Childrens publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts lou. Andersen press andersen press is a british book publishing company that specializes in childrens books.
Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and the pad. Your book can be written in any genre christian fiction and nonfiction. Please place the text within the body of the email. Zondervan is currently accepting unsolicited book proposals for academic books seminary and college texts biblical studies, church history and theology and ministry resources mainly books and materials for pastors and ministry staff. Their books generally have wonderful covers and illustrations, and are quirky. And, your proposal is protected, accessed only by member publishers.
Book submission christian books christian publishing house. But their submissions for childrens books remain open all year long. A time of singing an online christian literary poetry magazine. The types of books paraclete press publishes are varied including prayer and faith formation, monastic spirituality, spirituality, grief resources, christian classics, and children s books among others, if you would like to make a submission, you can submit a book proposal via email. It was founded in 1976 by klaus flugge, and was named after hans christian andersen. Publishers accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions. We currently accept unsolicited book proposals for the following imprints only.
Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Book submissions unsolicited manuscript submissions welcome. Please visit the publishers website for guidelines and information on how to submit a manuscript for consideration. Submissions can be made by agents or authors directly.
A print and ebook publisher that publishes exclusively christian manuscripts. Books kids can use as tools to explore, expand, and create their own worlds, whether thats a board book that helps babies learn something new, a craft book that teaches readers a new skill, a paper toy book that encourages imaginative play, or definitive and interactive nonfiction that introduces a new concept or a new take on an. Manuscript information harpercollins christian publishing. Any unsolicited manuscripts, proposals or query letters that we receive will not be returned, and harpercollins is not responsible for any materials submitted. Hogs back books is a small publishing house that publishes picture books and ya novels. Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing. Email us your ideas, and if they fit with crossway s publishing ministry and acquisitions guidelines, well invite a proposal. Olympia publishers accept submissions from a wide range of genres and there are different ways you can submit your work.
Floris books submission guidelines their scottish childrens picture book line, picture kelpies, is suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years. Flying eye accepts submissions for picture books that are 24 pages or 32 pages long story with a word count 500 words max for picture books. Harpercollins christian publishing also partners with accurance to publish books under the elm hill selfpublishing imprint. Elk lake has almost a hundred fifty authors and more than one hundred seventyfive books in print. Christian living, inspirational, spiritual growth, devotional, children s. Just enter your first name and email address now in the form at the top of this webpage. I am a first time publishing author having written my first illustrated christian children s book. Zondervan zondervan is a part of harpercollins christian publishing, and a leader in christian publishing. For children s books aged 010 years, send a complete manuscript along with a cover letter. Jun 04, 2012 consider pitching it as a story for a childrens magazine see christian writers market guide for periodical listings that include the types of submissions theyre seeking attend a christian writers conference to pitch your story as a magazine submission or a picture book.
Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that. Olympia publishers consider submissions from a wide range of genres, both fiction and nonfiction. How can i submit my manuscript to thomas nelson or zondervan to be published. To submit material for consideration, please send the material to. Several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed childrens book. Christian literary agents for children s books our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents for children s books.
We also accept devotionals, christian selfhelp books, study guides, etc. This is a list of children s book publishers that accept unsolicited manuscript submissions, or have at one point or another. They publish books for adults but they also have a childrens line. Authors seeking publishers if you are an author seeking a christian publisher for your manuscript, the companies listed below are currently looking for new talent. Since many publishers do not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts, please. It is a ministry to children about who the father is. Christian literary agents usa directory and database 2019. Finding a literary agent for children s books is easy using our literary agency database. When a manuscript is really ready if youre not sure whether your manuscript is really ready for publishing professionals, this is. All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of selfpublishing services as well as.
For young adult novels, include a synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript. Zondervan reflective books aim to be good, engaging reads that encourage deep reflection, inspire action. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. For art samples only, please see the illustrator instructions below. Register now to get the most accurate and uptodate information for all christian literary agents for childrens book. For children s nonfiction submissions we will accept pitches for books of up to 90 pages. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing process. Macmillan childrens publishing group staff directory. Avon impulse is the digitalfirst publishing imprint. Great agents looking for children s books now find literary agents looking for children s books, middle grade and ya books.
These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly childrens titles. We cannot reissue books that one of the larger publishers has dropped, or a selfpublished book. Thankfully, there are still a few childrens book publishers who are happy to wade through the slush pile, that teetering tower of manuscripts we imagine fill up a. Beaming books may lean toward nonfiction titles with strong lessons and information for children. Please submit the first three chapters do not include chapters from the middle of the book and a plot summary. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. Christian writers submission information this site features current writing opportunities for authors of all genres, with a preference for christian publications. Bringing up children in a christian foundation gives them a sense of belonging and a purpose of existence. Apr 20, 2018 great agents looking for children s books now find literary agents looking for children s books, middle grade and ya books. You can learn more about the team behind maverick here. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent.
They publish fictionnonfiction for children ages 4 to 8. Read our full submission guidelines dedicated for authors. Guidelines for children s and ya manuscript submissions. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. For the full dummy with text and sketches or sample art, we prefer a link rather than a large attached file. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. How to publish a christian book with lifeway publishers pen. May 17, 2014 boyds mills press boyds mills press is the trade division of highlights for children, inc. Christian childrens books christian book distributors. Picture book submissions should have a universal theme, deal with family or social issues, and be under 1,000 words. We are interested in fiction and nonfiction books for children of all ages, as well as board books, decks, activity kits, and other unusual or novelty formats. This famous american publishing house has a rich history, spanning over 65 years of bringing young readers into.
List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Christian literary agents for childrens books register now for instant access. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Discover classic favorites, inspirational and faithfriendly stories, popular series, and more. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president, has complete profiles for all christian book agents like amanda luedeke, blair jacobson, and don jacobson.
Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen. Not all of the childrens books are expressly religious, but all of them have positive messages and issues that children deal with. Literary agents for children s books 20192020 use our free list of literary agents to find children s literary agents accepting submissions for fiction and nonfiction. Submission guidelines for unrepresented authors albert. Abingdon press christian publisher of ministry resources. For writersauthors christian manuscript submissions. Christian publishing houses are not able to process the large number of unsolicited manuscripts received each day. Most are publishers i have submitted stories to, mostly through email submissions.
Include a detailed bibliography with your submission and a detailed. We feature new books each season that cover a variety of challenges kids regularly face, including facing bullies, coping with grief, dealing with divorce, and more. Word count should be at least 1015k for the lower end of the age range, and a minimum of 30k for the upper end. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish. They secure new authors by relying on agent recommendations, attending writers conferences to meet authors, and discovering new voices on the website. You can see my rates if you click on the editor rectangle in the left hand margin. Maverick children s books is a uk based publisher of children s books. Jul 21, 2010 updated december 2019 you cant get published without an agent, and you cant get an agent without being published or so the adage goes.
Your name, email address, phone number, street address, city, and state, and postal. We are christian book publishers based in singapore. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. Abrams books for young readers and amulet books open to nonfiction picture book submissions. Certa publishing helps authors not only publish and print quality books, but also push their books into the appropriate markets, providing authors with the most current book marketing opportunities available. Authors seeking publishers christian indie publishing. We receive a large number of submissions and because of that please note the following terms and conditions apply when making a submission. Several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed children s book. Now, we are ready to bring out our own line of publications under the creativejuicesbooks imprint. These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly children s titles. It looks to bring people to christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of salvation army programs, ministries and doctrines. Apr 17, 2017 lifeway christian resources is a group that offers a variety of different resources for the christian community. Please submit the entire manuscript of your picture book.