When an author is seeking to find publishers that are sincere and hold their works as seriously as the writers themselves it is important to find the best fit and not get hoodwinked by some of these publishers that only have their company’s profit margins at heart. Authors need a Christian publishing company that lines up with their spiritual commitment. Here is a short list of Christian publishers that we hope will help you on your journey…

1. Zondervan is a Christian book publisher, part of Harper Collins Christian Publishing. Is also a leading Christian publisher of the Bible and provider of Christian communications. Based on the listed criteria, Zondervan is ready to accept unsolicited manuscripts for two of their imprints: Reflective & Academic.

2. CrossLink Publishing is a small Christian publishing company located in Rapid City, SD, and a subsidiary of the CrossLink family of ministries. We are a member of the Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and have a strong reputation for producing quality, award-winning books, with the highest quality glossy covers and crisp interior pages.  Submissions are welcome only for North American authors; manuscripts should be between 12,000 and 60,000 words. 

3. InterVarsity Press is committed to publishing thought-provoking Christian books that impact readers’ lives and influence their societies. Before officially becoming a book publisher in 1947, it was a modest service branch of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Over the past seventy-five years, the essence of IVP books has remained the same – delivering timeless truths to multiple generations. InterVarsity Press is only accepting fiction submissions for adult fiction works focused on themes of spiritual formation and personal transformation—please do not submit romance, biblical fiction, or historical novels.

4. Wipf and Stock Publishers are Christian publishers that handle all aspects of publication in-house, from customer service through editing, typesetting, printing, and binding to shipping. Wipf and Stock focus on pieces that honor the imagination, intellect, and heart. Their publishing house is based on content excellence rather than market value. Book proposals are open. 

5. The Upper Room is a Christian publishing house promoting daily spiritual practices, encouraging a life of living prayer for Christians, and developing meaningful, transformative experiences and studies for individuals, small groups, and congregations. This publisher’s mission is to help people deepen their love for God and neighbors and support churches in becoming centers of prayer and spiritual formation, The Upper Room fosters a global community of individuals and congregations cultivating a new life in Christ. They welcome contributions according to their guidelines.

6. Lighthouse Publishing is a publishing house committed to creating works that promote Christianity and don’t contradict the principles of the Bible. While not every publication may contain an explicitly Christian message, Lighthouse Publishing remains devoted to producing works that positively influence an individual’s life. Their titles encompass various genres, including novels, children’s books, business/technical manuals, and self-help guides. If you’re interested in submitting to Lighthouse Publishing, be sure to follow their publishing guidelines.

7. The Crossroad Publishing Company was established in 1980 as an imprint of Seabury Episcopal Press, Crossroad Publishing’s portfolio consists of an extensive collection of books penned by influential and inspiring authors. The covered topics include spirituality, existential inquiries, contemplative practices, the intersection of faith and science, peace and Community, as well as biographies and novels. Their authors have received international recognition and awards, including an Edward Hopper Award. Crossroad Publishing is seeking new projects that use the power of words to awaken wisdom in readers.

8. Love Inspired presents an extensive collection of heartwarming and inspiring tales of love, friendship, family, and community, providing readers with stories they can cherish and share with their loved ones. They also publish a suspense line, Love Inspired Suspense, for those who write Christian Romantic Suspense.

They now feature an array of lengthier, faith-based novels incorporating more intricate storylines, however, the trade program only allows agented submissions. Love Inspired is published by Harlequin, a division of HarperCollins. Submissions are open for strong contemporary Christian romance based on Christian values and worldview, with a word count of 55,000 words. 

9.  WhiteFire Publishing embraces the motto  “Where Spirit Meets the Page,” and is open to publishing books written from the heart that do not find a home with other Christian publishers due to their subject, setting, or length. Submissions are open for specific projects, Christian fiction of all genres between 60K and 150K in word count, and nonfiction written with passion and containing themes that would be considered unoffensive to evangelical Christians.

10. WhiteCrown a division of WhiteFire Publishing is a publisher who is well aware we rarely outgrow princess stories. They especially love stories that instill a longing for nobility, seeking outward reflections and inward knowledge for the daughters of the King of kings. Submissions are welcome if proposals fit the criteria listed and focus on royalty in one way or another.

We hope this will help you on your writer’s journey, Thank you for your continued readership and support. Until next week keep pecking those darn keys! Blessings and Peace!

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