Once you subtract the cost of printing, shipping and the share the retailer keeps, the rest is yours. Apr 17, 2017 publishing companies specializing in science fiction, romance, fantasy, and short stories are always looking for new authors. 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. Apr 17, 2017 several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed childrens book. It also publishes childrens books through an imprint called zonderkids. Publishing a book with new book authors is a collaborative creative process. Legacy book publishing has had both themselves and their authors receive awards from their peers. Grow your christian faith with a wide range of books from. As far as fiction, their most popular author is paul young who wrote the shack, as well as ted dekker.
Legacy book publishing book publishers in central florida. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. Dancing with bear is a small publishing company concentrated only on titles related to christianity. Crosslink publishing works primarily with authors in north america and is also a member of the christian small publishers association. Christian books from all of your favorite genres and authors christian living, devotionals, personal growth, biographies, academic, family, and more. Authors seeking publishers christian indie publishing association. Thus, they are unable to take advantage of the full happiness of partaking in joint worship with god. Also, if you are here we know that you are looking to publish a. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian literary agencies. Immediately after you enter your first name and email address using the form to the right, youll get access to complete profiles for all christian book agents looking for new authors in our literary agent directory.
Its more like selfhelp combined with a light christian veneer. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. As a publisher, shouldnt you be directing authors to your site instead of. The directory, created by a former ny times bestselling literary agency owner and president. The key to finding the right fit is researching all the options.
Our team researched this list of christian publishers that currently accept submissions for manuscripts. Some are nonfiction publishers, some are fiction publishers. Nonfiction books it publishers include christian ministry books and works. The writers on our countdown cover all spectrums of the christian literature community whether it be fantasy or realitybased. I am a new christian writer, and now seeking a publisher to contract my book. Zondervan is one of the top bible publishers in the world. Hi, im john fox, the founder of bookfox, and i provide editing for christian authors. Please visit the publishers website for guidelines and information on how to submit a manuscript for consideration. Christian book publishers offer publishing contract with royalties. Nancy pritchard finds herself a widow with a world of problems. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. They are relatively small and new publishing house. Selfpublishing is a strong option for authors with more flexible goals.
That means we never charge any fees whatsoever, and we earn all our profits from selling your books to readers. Fpa presented legacy with the presidents book award and have received a moms choice award for one of their childrens books. Free publishing kit christian faith publishing christian. Now its a part of the harpercollins christian publishing based in grand rapids, michigan. Christian book publishers book publishing directory. With a little due diligence, finding a publisher specific to your genre and writing style is an email click away. A growing list of over 100 we are still building our book list. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients. Christian book publishers looking for writers creative juices books. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. If you are an author seeking a christian publisher for your manuscript, the companies listed below are currently looking for new talent. Both submissions for new works are accepted, as are titles from back lists. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. We hope you are the next author to become a member of the new book authors family. If your new year resolution includes finally publishing a book, then, here is a list of top. Official website of christian literary agent steve laube. Authors seeking publishers christian indie publishing. The following seven publishers all focus primarily on publishing christian books for christian audiences.
And as with almost any widelyshared ambition, there are also folks out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams whether they involve securing a book deal or going the indie publishing route. Now, we are ready to bring out our own line of publications under the creativejuicesbooks imprint. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. Tck publishing services for christian book authors. It is important to note that no legitimate established presses specifically look for unpublished authors. At new book authors, we are on a friendly first name basis with our published authors, which is why many of our authors choose to publish more than one book with our company. We embrace the new book publishing business model that favors ebooks and print on demand over long press runs and warehouse inventories. Aug 21, 2019 author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Although not an exhaustive list, publishing companies accepting new authors for. New book authors book publishing for serious authors. Tck publishing is a nofee, independent book publishing company.
We love publishing great christian books and sharing the word of god with readers all over the world. Mar 21, 2018 another christian publisher accepting unsolicited manuscripts is crosslink publishing, a family owned publishing house that is also a part of the crosslink family of ministries. Aiming to reach international audiences with local stories, they have managed to find and publish interesting stories by first time authors. Before you plunk down money to a publisher, go to a conference, talk in person to other indieauthors and find the ways they are cutting the costs. So theyre hitting a much broader market for christian books than more conservative, evangelical publishing houses like thomas nelson and zondervan. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books at. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Frequency 1 post day since aug 2015 blog facebook fans 772. Silence and beauty i went to church with mako in new york. Lighthouse publishing of the carolinas launched its general book publishing division in 2007.
Weve put together a christian publishing companies list to help potential authors get started. Paulist press publishes christian books in a wide variety of subgenres, they have excellent distribution. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. Christian literary agents looking for new authors our free directory of literary agents lets you find, research, and contact all christian book agents looking for new authors. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Seven christian publishers open to submissions authors publish.
It was founded by peter zondervan and bernard zondervan in 1931. Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that accept manuscripts from new authors. But if you have a great idea and are persistent, you will eventually succeed. Among its bestselling authors are beth moore audacious. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Selfpublishing can foster commercial success or help one to create a book for family. And, your proposal is protected, accessed only by member publishers. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing process. If youve written a book centered on christianity or spiritual development, you might need a publisher to help you get your book published. Christian publishing house has the purpose, to help all christians to increase and expand their understanding of gods word and to apply it more fully in their lives. These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly childrens titles. We are one of very few christian book publishers who pay 100% of the net profits on all books sold through 3rd party retailers. Publishing a book with hpi means youll be guided through the entire process, from choosing the best book publishing options to utilizing the most effective marketing tools. They are more focused on what they call thoughtful christian books, books.
I had over 29 publishers reject my first book proposal. Actually, it is important to note that most christian publishers are open to unsolicited submissions, so if you read a christian book. A print and ebook publisher that publishes exclusively christian manuscripts. However, it went on to be a new york times bestseller. We are christian book publishers based in singapore. Certa publishing helps authors not only publish and print quality books, but also push their books into the. If your new year resolution includes finally publishing a book, then, here is a list of top 10 christian publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. For writersauthors christian manuscript submissions. Thank you for your interest in christian faith publishing. Since 2002, hpi has helped many authors achieve their book publishing goals. This book is a labor of love because you are not making money. Books can help motivate us, they can help teach us something, and they can simply entertain. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word.
One of wales most famous and experienced publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts, seren books was started in 1981 in bridgend. And smaller publishing houses are more likely to take on new authors as a. If you are a new author with very little previous publication experience the writing market can seem overwhelming. The presses on this list were chosen because they have published a number of debut books before. All this and, as an author, you still retain all the rights and control decisions surrounding the publishing your book. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the. Writing about spirituality and faith is a noble cause. Christian literary agents looking for new authors sample directory listing. We will immediately ship you our publishing kit absolutely free of charge or obligation. Manuscript information harpercollins christian publishing. The directory of literary agents features the most comprehensive and uptodate.
If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us. Like many things in life, nothing worthwhile comes easily. In addition, the christian writers manual of style by former zondervan editor, robert hudson, can be a helpful resource as you write and edit your manuscript. Stats for new authors show expected book sales are 100. Seven christian publishers open to submissions dancing with bear. Our authors include christy award winners and new writers whose books found their first home with us. Christian fiction new and coming soon from top authors and. When selecting a christian publishing company to trust with their manuscript, aspiring authorshave several companies from which to choose. Christian book publishers xulon press christian publishing. We focus primarily in the christian marketplace and have put together an outstanding gallery of authors and speakers whose books continue to make an impact throughout the world. Publishing companies accepting new authors for fiction pen. Dove christian publishers offers authors a royalty rate of 15% of the list. Jan 16, 2019 find the perfect editor for your book.
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