Here is a short list of Christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines (when available). I hope to be adding to this soon.
I have broken these up into two main categories: Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts and Not Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts. Since many publishers do not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts, please read my article “Submitting to Christian Publishers” for different ways to submit manuscripts to these publishers.
Also, the same Christian publisher may be listed in both groups if they are accepting for once genre, but not for others (e.g. Zondervan) .
(Please notify me of any broken links)
Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts:
Fiction/Nonfiction:
Charisma House (Several Imprints)
Creation House – (Co-Publishers: a hybrid of traditional and self-publishing)
Meriwether Publishing (Theatre related books and plays)
Signalman Publishing, and their guidelines:
Sweetwater Still Publishing Company and their publishing guidelines
Fiction Only:
Nonfiction Only:
Hensley Publishing (Publish Bible Studies)
Ponder Publishing (combination traditional/self-publishing) in Canada
Short Stories:
Magazines:
Focus on the Family Periodicals List
Focus on the Family Magazine writer’s guidelines
Clubhouse Magazine writer’s guidelines
Clubhouse Jr. Magazine writer’s guidelines
Able to submit via literary agents, Christian Manuscript Submissions or Writer’s Edge manuscript service:
Fiction/Nonfiction:
Fiction Only:
Nonfiction Only:
[...] List of Christian Publishers Posted by: baddogmooney | September 2, 2008 [...]
By: Submitting to Christian Publishers « The Christian Writer’s Corner on September 30, 2008
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Interested in publishing memoirs of life on the foreign mission field — a solo flight in single-engine Stinson from Chicago to Bolivia; flying missionaries to remote areas to find nomadic tribes; ministering to savages in the jungle. Tells also about 5 men martyred in the jungles. Covers about 20 years in foreign missionary service, bringing the Gospel to the unreached.
By: Mel Wyma on November 13, 2008
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I am a new writer and I would like to see what kind of format that your company requires. Thank you, Carolyn martinez
By: Carolyn Martinez on September 4, 2009
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Hi Carolyn,
I am also an aspiring author, not a publisher, and do not accept manuscripts. This site is just a resource site that I am running where you can find information on writing and getting published. Clicking on any of the above links will take you to that publisher’s submission guidelines.
Thank and good luck!
- chris mooney
By: baddogmooney on September 5, 2009
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I work for a publishing company in Canada, Ponder Publishing, and I know that we are taking submissions as well.
http://www.ponderpublishing.ca
By: Cindy on November 24, 2009
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Thank you, I have added your company to the list under: Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts: Nonfiction Only.
Thanks!
By: baddogmooney on November 30, 2009
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I have an inspirational verse that I would like to get published in Christian bookstores.
Where do I begin?
By: Nancy Melloh on November 28, 2010
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I am looking for a traditional publisher who can publish my two books. A fantasy-Fiction and another one is Christian general fiction… and hopefully turn into a movie.
Please contact me on eve-kris@hotmail.com with any information. I will send you the manuscripts
By: Evelyn on February 14, 2010
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Can you give a brief description about both your books. Also do let me know whether these are the only books you wrote or did any of your books got published ? if they are published are they successful ? We can only publish books of high standards. So we need your educational details which must be from top universities and the grades you acquired. So do reply as soon as possible along with your CV as covering letter.
Ravi Prathap Varma
By: Ravi Prathap Varma on November 27, 2010
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Dear Ravi,
I wrote two books and I have recently started the sequel for my first book. None of the books are published, yet.
Please send me an address to send you the required details.
Regards
Evelyn
By: Evelyn on December 2, 2010
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You can email me the details at raviprathap@yahoo.com
By: Ravi Prathap Varma on December 3, 2010
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I also work for a Christian publishing company out of Canada, Revival Nation Publishing. So far, most of our authors are from the States. We would love for authors to submit their manuscripts on our website for publishing consideration.
http://www.revivalnationpublishing.com
By: Kindi Skinner on April 21, 2010
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Thank you, I have added your company to the list under: Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts: Fiction/Nonfiction.
Thanks!
By: baddogmooney on May 10, 2010
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Are you still accepting manuscripts? Having trouble tracking down revival nation publishing on the web… Thanks.
By: Carolyn Miller on March 6, 2011
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Until further notice, Revival Nation Publishing’s website is removed from my list. I have contacted them to see if the site has moved, or if they have closed, and I have not received a response.
- mooney
By: baddogmooney on March 7, 2011
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I’ve written quite an earthy ‘hope-of-heaven’ style fictional novel but it’s aimed at an unchurched audience so it might offend the wider Christian audience. Any ideas on publishers I should talk to?
By: Pete on May 16, 2010
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[...] List of Christian Publishers [...]
By: Revival Nation Publishing « The Christian Writer’s Corner on May 17, 2010
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[...] The following link lists Christian publishers, both books and magazines, who accept unsolicited manuscripts. http://christianwriterscorner.wordpress.com/list-of-christian-publishers/ [...]
By: Pub Sub 3rd Fri – Week One Steps to Submitting – June 2010 « Never Give Up by Joan Y. Edwards on June 1, 2010
at 9:19 am
I am interested in finding a publisher for a devotional type manuscript I have. Who are the best people to discuss this with?
By: Tartia on June 14, 2010
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I am a new Christian writer, and now seeking a publisher to contract my book. “Remembering True Love,” is a memoir about family addiction.
I am a self-published author, and was truly inspired to write the book.
I have received, wonderful reviews on the book. Its Christian, funny, life in Germany, miracles, and a blessing to families who live with addictions.
I also have a poety book, coming out in January. Please, let me know if I may send a copy of my book. You may review my Bio. at: Xlibris Publishing Company. Remembering True Love, Carrie Keeton
Thank You,
Sincerely,
Carrie Keeton
Carolyn L. Keeton
By: Carolyn Keeton on July 30, 2010
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I am looking for someone who will be willing to publish a booklet done on how to choose the right translation of the bible for you and your family.
By: Sheila Abraham on September 6, 2010
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Thanks for being a source of info for new writers. I have a family story for Christmas. Are there any
particular publishing houses that are interested in
stories of this type?
By: Andrew on October 14, 2010
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I’d love to see a resource on Christian agents, or at least agents who will consider writing with a Christian worldview.
By: TEC4 on November 2, 2010
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There is a resource for this., the 2011 Guide To Literary Agents. This is not exclusively for Agents selling Christian works, but there is a section that covers them. Here is a link to it at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582979537?ie=UTF8&tag=thechrwriscor-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1582979537
By: baddogmooney on November 4, 2010
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I am a Christian from India . I have written a book from my real life experience – How Jesus Taught Me To Forgive & Love . 6979 People from 119 countries read the book through http://www.forgiveandlove.com I am looking for a publisher
By: george nx on December 5, 2010
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I have a Children’s book that I am hoping I can get published. Do you know of any publisher’s looking for Children books?
By: debbie on January 30, 2011
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Hmmm. I haven’t really looked into children’s books too much. I would recommend going to the bookstore, finding similar works to your own, and see who published them. Most companies list their guidelines on their website.
I also would recommend looking for an agent. A short list can be found here:
http://michaelhyatt.com/literary-agents-who-represent-christian-authors.html
Thanks for stopping by!
- mooney
By: baddogmooney on January 31, 2011
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Thanks so much for all your help.
By: debbie on January 31, 2011
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Hi there,
Check out Ideals Children’s Books (Ideals Publications).
By: angustia on October 4, 2011
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I am really appreciative of this resource you’ve put up and I will do a lot of research based on this list!
By: Shantel Johnson on January 31, 2011
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Awesome! Let me know if you find anything I can add to the site.
- mooney
By: baddogmooney on February 1, 2011
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hi, I am a primary school teacher- though wanting to publish some material- where do i start? x
By: helen mancini on February 15, 2011
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Hi, I have written a compiltion of letters from authentic women who lived in Old Testament times to real women of today. It is historical fiction and includes relevant topics such as: rape, incest, finding freedom in marriage without losing intimacy, forgiveness and walking by faith in impossible situations, etc. It gives hope to the down trodden and celebrates the accomplishments of women down through the ages. Where do I go from here to find a publisher? Thanks for any advice. Rita Kroon
By: Rita Kroon on March 2, 2011
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Thanks for stopping by rite. I am not quite sure. I recommend going to your local book store, or even just amazon, and searching historical fiction. Look for work that is similar to what you want to do, and see who published it (since these publishers will be open to similar titles). Most publishers have their guidelines at their website. This may even reach outside of the Christian genre into mainstream publishers.
- mooney
By: baddogmooney on March 3, 2011
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Thanks for the tip. I am encouraged to think outside the Christian genre. I am off to the bookstore to search!
By: Rita Kroon on March 3, 2011
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I write Christian Fiction and as I was typing ‘Blueline Bible’ in to do a word study on covenant, this page came up. Now, I don’t know how, but that is why I serve God. He always knows what we stand in need of and He always encourages us. I will now proceed to find a publisher. Also looking for an agent should one read this. Blessings,
By: Brenda Perry on March 9, 2011
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Awesome! Thanks for stopping by then, and I hope you find the information here useful. I made a recent post about a list of agents Michael Hyatt of Thomas Nelson put together. You should check it out.
- mooney
By: baddogmooney on March 10, 2011
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This is the introduction for my book. Written to inspire young people to look to God in the midst of their dispair.
I have not had anything published, however I am driven to write based on what I believe God to be telling me. Our time is running short and if you are focusing on what you want instead of what God wants you may miss the boat.
Thank-you for your comments…I wait for them!!
:0)
I wrote this book for all of the people who sit alone thinking there is no hope for where they are. Hopelessness is an ugly word and an even worse feeling. I felt hope less in grade school, and again in high school. I remember my mom saying, “high school is going to be some of the best times of your life.” At the time, the thought that things were only going to get worse made me want to throw up.
It is a harsh time when everyone around you sees a happy person, yet the reality is you don‘t know if you can make it through another day! There is no one to talk to, your life is crumbling, and you believe there are no answers! If you could tell someone what would you say? How could you explain a feeling that you do not understand yourself?
There are days when going to the garage, starting the car and just falling asleep sounds like the only answer. I hate to say that; yet, there were too many days when I felt this way.
Hopelessness is like a virus. It travels through your body infecting all areas of your life. A virus you cannot detect until one day you really can’t see any reason to stay alive. How did you get there? Where did this virus come from, and most of all with whom do you turn for help?
Understand if you feel this way, there is a place to turn.
I’M TOO COOL…………… TO BE DEPRESSED
By: Kimberly on March 13, 2011
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Sites like this are a blessing. I’ve written two non-fiction books (one of which is adapted from a seminar I used to give for Youth With A Mission), three novels and a collection of plays (all produced, all soul-winners). They’re all “critically acclaimed”, but publishers shy away from them. One writer friend said writers’ conferences are the best way in to the market, but I can’t afford to get to them. I’m not sure what I’m asking for here; maybe I just needed to vent. thanks for the opportunity. God bless, and write on! Oops! Almost forgot to mention: the novels DID get published, but only as ebooks on writers_exchange.com. They’ve been wonderful to work with, and they make it possible to continue to market the manuscripts (without their edits) to traditional publishers.
By: Steve Losee on April 1, 2011
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Thanks Steve! Just keep putting it out there. I am working on a novel (Clarity), and have written some short stories, it’s the reason I started this site. I started compiling information on writing and publishing and knew there had to be other people out there looking for the same material. God bless!
CR Mooney
By: cr mooney on April 1, 2011
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I have looked at several sites for publishing and they all want you to give them one of ‘their’ reasons that you want to get publilshed. How about there has to be a reason that over the past fifteen years I’ve been unable to drop all this stuff.
I don’t know what catagory my stuff goes in, either. One would have to be religious fiction, I suppose but there’s another that confuses me. It is a shifted pardigm different point-of-view piece. The pov is that of the prime antagonist and the setting is episodes from the four gospels.
Do you have any ideas? Thanks
By: Chris Hyatt on May 12, 2011
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thanks for stopping in Chris! I think in asking those types of questions, they are using your response as a prescreening process. Some people are great at writing a novel, but not so great at communicating their enthusiasm. In today’s publishing world, the writer does a lot of the promo work, so they need to know if you’re up to the task.
As for which publisher is appropriate? That’s the million dollar question.
By: C.R. Mooney on May 25, 2011
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Good morning, at the urging of many (as well as in my spirit) I am now in search for a publisher for a short story I’ve written. It is what I would call maybe Christian fantasy?
I have other things I’ve written and self-published and a body of work that I have not published. These things range from prose, poetry and songs to short stories and faerie tales.
The leading to find a publisher has become urgent within me. Any help would be appreciated.
Blessings,
Jennifer Swan Hopkins
By: Jennifer Swan Hopkins on June 2, 2011
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I have written several christian poems and people tell me I should publish them. There
is not enough for a book but I just thought about them being published in Christian
magazines or books. A couple have been made into songs. I”m not looking to get rich,
just thought maybe they might inspire someone.
Thank you for your help
Maxine Shipps
By: maxine Shipps on June 14, 2011
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Jennifer and Maxine:
You have similar interests in the publishing of short fiction and poetry. Unfortunately, I’m not a publisher, I’m just a guy who enjoys writing. I don’t have an answer right now though I am trying to find publications like this. Just keep checking back.
- mooney
By: C.R. Mooney on June 14, 2011
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Glad I found your site–I am a WordPress user also!
By: jessiethought on June 25, 2011
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Dear C.R.,
TY for your reply – Your list as it was helped, thank you! I sent my story off to a couple of publishers.
As an aside, I’ve also just completed a painting inspired by the story. I called it “I’ll fly away”. I love it! It is on my FaceBook page if you’d like to see it.
Sending blessings, JSH
Painting:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150220176765922.315574.720390921&l=2ef528a73c
Check out my blog, too: http://InThrees.net – good reading ♥
By: Jennifer Swan Hopkins on June 28, 2011
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Awesome! and it’s just “mooney” Let me know if your stories are published anywhere, it would be the first published work (that I know of) from someone using my site!
By: C.R. Mooney on June 28, 2011
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Hi,
I find this, site very informative. I wrote a Christian fiction called The Shepherd which was published in India and released in December 2010. I am now looking for a publisher for an international market. Any idea how I can go about it.
journolady
By: journolady on July 4, 2011
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Hi Chris,
FYI Abingdon Press and Moody Publishing don’t accept unsolicited fiction proposals. Both require that the author go through an agent or that they meet one of their editors at a writing conference. There are only a handful of publishers that are still open to unsolicited fiction mss. I’ve used Writer’s Edge Service in the past and have been contacted by publishing houses through their service. Do you or anyone here know who is open to Christian fiction btw 800 and 1,500 words in length? This site is a good resource for aspiring writers to follow.
By: pat jeanne davis on July 14, 2011
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I’ll look into it and adjust accordingly! Thanks for the heads up!
By: C.R. Mooney on July 23, 2011
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OK. I moved Abington Press, but according to Moody’s site, they do accept unsolicited fiction, but non-fiction must be through an agent, etc.
I am looking to publish some short fiction as well and will post anything I find. If you run across anything, please let me know and I’ll add it.
By: C.R. Mooney on August 5, 2011
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Hi Chris!
My name is Rob Teem and I’m with Market Source, Inc. in Atlanta. We cater to self publishers and publishers in the like in doing short run perfect bound books. I’d like to chat with you if you have some time about what we do. We have A LOT of customers in the Christian community.
By: Rob Teem on August 3, 2011
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Still looking for a magazine that accepts christian poetry. Have quite a few
By: maxine Shipps on August 17, 2011
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What a wonderful resource. Thank you!
http://www.benjity.wordpress.com
By: Abby Kelly on August 26, 2011
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I, too have a finished product (for a picture book) about Christmas. Another 2 titles are on the revision stage. Tis true that for picture books, it’s best to browse through books and check out the publishers that seem compatible with your style/ideas.
Ideals Children’s Books accepts submissions. They publish fiction/non-fiction for children ages 4 to 8. They also publish magazines.
Candy Cane Press publishes boardbooks and novelty books for children 2 to 5 years of age.
God bless.
By: angustia on October 4, 2011
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Btw, check out The Market List (the online resource for genre fiction writers).
They’ve got tons of publishers (not necessarily Christian publishers).
By: angustia on October 4, 2011
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Also check out this site:
http://www.christwriters.info/open-submissions.php
By: angustia on October 4, 2011
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Broken link: Destiny Image: http://manuscript.destinyimage.com/mscript/
By: Kevin on February 19, 2012
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The following website links are broken:
Destiny Image
Meriwether Publishing (Theatre related books and plays)
Group Publishers
Wm.B.Eerdmans – Eerdmans Style Guides for Authors
By: Louvenia Duncan on February 20, 2012
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Thank you Kevin and Louvenia, These have all been updated:
Destiny Image
Meriwether Publishing (Theatre related books and plays)
Group Publishers
Wm.B.Eerdmans
By: C.R. Mooney on February 20, 2012
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I’m a Christian artist looking for publisher’s who need art. I am also interested in publishing a book of my art and why I do what I do. I have no clue what am doing and need some help! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Blessings, Donna
By: Donna Godwin on February 23, 2012
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Wow, I’m not sure where to go with publishing art. Types of art and medium vary as much as writing genres. Are you interested in producing cover art for books, publishing a photo essay, looking to sell painting or prints? If you are just looking to sell your art, I found http://www.goodsalt.com/ which you submit work to and get a royalty if people pay for your work.
Also:
http://www.piquanteditions.com/
By: C.R. Mooney on March 5, 2012
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Wish I would have found your site a long time ago. I am a senior citizen who started writing after having some health problems about eight years ago and have four books published through differeny publishers, but not through a traditional publisher. Two are trying to get people to learn the Bible (Does Your Flame Flicker?)–(Afraid to Read the Bible?)–and two are fiction but also factual stories from the Bible.–(Abishag, the Half Wife)–(The Seventy Seventh Day). But I need to know who would be best to contact for the book I am writing at present, which is based on all the angels in the Bible. It is a study book of the Bible with all contents about all the angels (Bad and good) from the Book of Genesis throught the Book of Revelation, in laymans terms, for as I taught the Bible to both children and adults and found out that people do not understand words in the Bible. This book will even contain deffinitions of words as they read and will take the student trough the Bible twice.
Thanks
Grampa Ed (Retired Author–In The Making)
By: Ed Fraase on March 15, 2012
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Hi Ed, Thanks for leaving your thought. It’s awesome that you are writing about your passions and trying to pass your wisdom on to others. My advice is to find books similar to the ones you have written (devotionals, studies, historical Christian fiction) in a bookstore or online, then see who published them. Once you have a list, stop back here and click through to their submission guidelines.
If they aren’t listed here, let me know by comment or email, and I will look it up and add them to the list here.
By: C.R. Mooney on March 18, 2012
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Are you a budding writer? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Publishing company Guinea Pig Education is currently looking for authors of children’s short stories, of any genre, for ages 5-13 years. We are also interested in hearing from teachers or writers who have prepared educational or teaching materials in any subject area, for age ranges 5-13 years, which may be suitable for publishing.
If you think you have some suitable work and would like your work to be considered for publishing, please send a copy of your manuscript, clearly marked with your name, address and e-mail address, plus a cheque for £25.00 (as a reading fee) made payable to Guinea Pig Education. Please provide a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your work returned to you.
All manuscripts will be carefully considered by Guinea Pig Education’s editorial team and will be returned with appropriate feedback. Successful applicants will be informed within two months of their manuscripts being received.
By: Amanda Jones on March 19, 2012
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I have just finished a Christian manuscript and am looking to get it published. I contacted Westbow Publishers, but they would only communicate over the phone when I am busy at work and not near one.
Could you recommend a publisher for me?
Many Thanks,
Jim Slyk
By: James Slyk on March 21, 2012
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I am a Messianic believer, freelance translator and author from Madrid SPAIN. I have translated a total of 119 books into SPANISH so far and can provide extensive information with the list of books and a second list of 129 articles translated for an encyclopedia in Madrid. I am also an author, have one novel published in Spanish, a second one in English and would like to see my third novel (in English) published too, but at this time I certainly can’t afford paying thousands of dollars, which I NEVER had to pay to see the other two published, which I do not have and I would not be willing to pay, as there are many more pressing needs in our family. What can you advice me to do please? My name email address are: Rhodeflores47@yahoo.com
Thank you,
Ms. Rhode Flores
Magnolia, Texas
SHALU SHALOM YERUSHALAIM AM YISRAEL CHAI
By: Ms. Rhode Flores on May 3, 2012
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I have written a children’s book. I’m not an artist but know what I’d like the pictures to look like. Which publisher or publishers should I be talking with? I looked through the list but not many mention being willing to take on a children’s book. Thanks for any help!
By: Lisa on May 3, 2012
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