Agents for christian book writers

Starting her 15year career in traditional book publishing as a copy editor, she moved quickly into senior editor and acquisitions roles with. Book proposals id love to see what tamela hancock murray. For example, your book is in part about greece, and you notice this agent has greek ancestry, or runs writing retreats in greece, or represents books about the country, etc they made a comment in a blog on youtube at our festival of writing or anywhere else. A literary agents advice to childrens and ya authors. Steve laube is a literary agent and founder of the steve laube agency, based out of phoenix, arizona. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all genres. They expect articles to be no more than 1,000 words and they pay upon acceptance. Ive published several lists of websites and magazines that pay writers over the years, but it wasnt until recently that i started categorizing them. We are christian book publishers based in singapore. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish. He is also the host of the publishing profits podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career. We are probably not the right agency to market your literary fiction, nor do we represent books that contain extraordinary violence, unnecessary profanity, or gratuitous sexuality. One of the best ways to make money writing is by writing for magazines. Christian writers face a dilemma most other writers dont face.

Christian life, personal growth, biographies, inspirational, family, church life, and bible study. The christian writers market guide 2019 is the most comprehensive and highly recommended resource on the market for finding an agent, an editor, a publisher, a publicist, a writing coach, or a place to sell whatever you are writing. Nov 24, 2007 many agents are not accepting clients. Backed by more than 200 years of experience, harpercollins christian publishing is home to thomas nelson, zondervan, and some of the bestselling books and most influential authors in the world. Not just new book agents, but also established publishing agents. So if, for example, youre a crime writer, and a literary agent is open to submissions from crime writers, and if that agent welcomes slushpile submissions, then you need to pop that literary agent on your longlist. The coronavirus covid19 impact for authors and book.

Christian literary agents list of christian book agents 20202021. American christian fiction writers the voice of christian fiction. Here are 20 top agents currently seeking everything from board books to ya. They are looking for articles that can encourage, equip and inspire christian women. Feb 23, 2021 your book can be written in any genre christian fiction and nonfiction, including soft romance, as long as it relates to the lord and has at least 30,000 words.

Sample book proposal from a professional literary agency. Literary agents are important to your writing career. Dedicated to professionalism and integrity in helping authors. She is a book enthusiast and taste maker with over a decade in sales and marketing for canadas leading educational publisher. This is an important element since studies have shown that of the books people purchase to read, 75% are not fully read. Publishers, i was routinely asked by authors for agent recommendations.

Harvest house books gained a reputation of being affordable, trustworthy and practical by meeting peoples most current needs in three major categories. Our online community and inperson writing groups help you stay motivated all year long. Jun 25, 2019 writing childrens books is the dream of many aspiring authors. The steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. Quick guide to christian literary agents, publishers, and writers. I would like to see category romance novels, as well as stories for trade book publishers. I want to thank northwestern christian writers conference for being a big part of my story. Writing about ones faith and spirituality can be quite daunting. The resource you are reading now contains every agent active in the. List of all literary agencies for christian authors with literary agents for christian books 3 seas literary agency sun prairie, wi aevitas.

Many publishers only accept submissions from literary agents. Youll need an excellent agent to get your book published. A comprehensive list of christian book publishers whitaker house chosen baker publishing group destiny image publishers charisma. Writing advice from christian authors, agents, editors, and publishers.

It was a segregated system with little crossover between christian books and the general book market. Black literary agents african american book agents list. Keith will also share with you writing tips, publishing processes and options, and marketing strategies. Mark malatesta former literary agent and former aar member. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. The agent panel will be live monday august 16 at 3. Tom corsonknowles is the founder of tck publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including secrets of the sixfigure author. Meet editors and literary agents from the top christian publishing outlets in the country. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen. If youd like to get paid to write for christian magazines and publications, youre in the right place for freelance writers of the christian faith, knowing that. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. To help the author develop and create the best book possible. Across the board, shes looking for graphic or genrebending works from unique perspectives. Her favorite thing is when a book makes you laugh, then makes you think.

Read this article to learn more about new literary agents looking for new writers and discover how you can find the right one for you. Im honored to be an agent entrusted by many awardwinning, bestselling authors to represent their work. Rachel mcmillan is a christian literar y agent with the william k jensen literary agency. Though many of their most popular authors are pastors or bible teachers, their nonfiction. This book exposes the conspiracy of apostate christian writers who have concealed the biblical truths about this allimportant christian concept. Literary agents who represent christian authors by michael hyatt. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Each proposal includes subject category, topic, the writer s background and publishing history, a book synopsis and writing sample. Black literary agents find all african american book agents appearing on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. Depending on the clients needs, we may provide writing critiques, editing of manuscripts and proposals, and following up with sales and marketing.

Jessica schmeidler is a literary agent with golden wheat literary, which is an agency based out. Scroll below to learn more about black book agents such as faith hampton childs with faith childs literary agency, regina brooks with serendipity literary agency, sarah bolling with the gernert company, and susan ginsburg with writers house. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors. Here are 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. Among these new agents are book industry veterans who are interested in shepherding a new generation of christian writers, including more. Find recommended christian literary agents by veteran author mary demuth. The type of books theyre looking for the type of books they read when theyre not working personal.

Jan 27, 2021 historical and contemporary christian romance novels christian romance readers love their authors and books. Whether you are looking for a writer s conference or a literary agent or a podcast, you need this reference book. Our years of experience and success brings a unique service to our clients. Sally apokedak is the owner of the apokedak literary agency, a boutique agency specializing in selling childrens books. How to get a position in heaven i have never come across a book which gives details about how one can get the type of position he or she wants in the kingdom of god.

Weaving christian worldview into all your writing wednesday nite owl. Now, we are ready to bring out our own line of publications under the creativejuicesbooks imprint. New literary agents looking for new writers book agents. The literary agents list includes agents and literary agencies that represent poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers, plus details about the kind of books theyre interested in representing, their clients, and the best way to contact them. When you become an illuminate author, we commit to leveraging our industry. Specially, avoid these twelve dear sir or madam use the agent s name instead. You should not be required to provide any upfront monies for your agent s services.

A writer may also choose to indicate if they are from an underrepresented ethnicity. She also agents writers for theatre, adult non fiction and handles audiobook rights for mba. Tulsan is literary agent for bestselling christian authors. Christian publishing houses are not able to process the large number of unsolicited manuscripts received each day. Our team put together this list of christian book agents that represents christian novels, christian nonfiction, inspirational books, and spiritual books. They want to write for god, to honor him, yet at the same. Spiritually minded people write better christian books and blog posts. Make sure you follow the guidelines carefully because your digital file has to be wellformatted. Mar 19, 2018 please check out my new post of literary agents. If we are interested in your book idea, we will send our guidelines for a proposal andor manuscript. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Oct 27, 2020 a division of hachette book group, faithwords is another really solid choice for christian authors. Pay particular attention to typesgenres agents are interested in representing to find the best match for your work.

Author and literary agent steve laube also owns the christian writers institute. This conference stretched me to be the truest version of myself for. Rather than recommend a specific agent, i hoped to be able to point authors to a list of agents on the internet. It contains a perfect mix of encouragement, inspiration, writing advice, marketing tips, book promotion, and support for writers in all stages of book publication. A top kids book agent shares her best advice for childrens and ya writers. The speakers, workshops, and people have impacted my walk with jesus. 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. Less conservative and evangelical than their big 5 cohorts, this publisher looks to hit a much broader market with their christian inspirational books.

However, if your project is good and you are persistent, you will eventually find one. See the regulatory information for the agent association, aar, for more. Founder of the steve laube agency, steve laube has been a literary agent representing christian books. We believe authors deserve to be cultivated with strategic support. She began writing books as a child because she fell in love with the characters and stories created by her favorite author, beverly cleary. Right now, agents from new york to california are opening their inboxes, and twitter feeds. Mar 19, 2019 17 top literary agents for christian fiction 1. I emailed 19 new literary agents seeking to build their client list, and got the inside dish from each of them. Requesting the services of an agent is an option you can select once you have prepared your book proposal at. Book proposals id love to see what tamela hancock murray is. Oregon christian writers is pleased to introduce the talented agents joining us for the 2021 summer conference. Top 20 childrens book agents in 2021 write better books. Literary agents near me 20202021 find usa book agents.

Christian literary agents eye diversity, expansion publishers weekly. May 02, 2020 list of all literary agencies for christian authors with literary agents for christian books 3 seas literary agency sun prairie, wi aevitas creative management new york, ny agi vigliano literary, llc new york, ny aka literary management peyton, co alive literary agency colorado springs, co. Remember, most bestselling authors started off with countless rejections before they. Join the community i want to thank northwestern christian writers conference for being a big part of my story. As an author, a former professor at several christian universities, and a book. All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of selfpublishing services as well as. Agents discuss the new norms of christian publishing publishers. They are looking for articles that will help priests in their daytoday parish ministry. Use the free list of book agents below to find all christian book agents for new writers. Apr 17, 2017 whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that accept manuscripts from new authors. The problem is, it is far too easy to stray away from the. In addition to championing you and your writing and serving as your point of contact with others in publishing, literary agents understand editors tastes and the types of books they are looking to add to their lists a crucial component in getting any publishing house to invest in your work. Christian literary agents 20202021 christian book agents and literary agencies looking for new authors, with advice from a former aar literary agent. An evangelical christian publisher based close by to washington, d.

Christian literary agents open to submissions writers digest. For the most part, hartline works with domestic living in the united states or canada authors, but international writers are considered on an individual basis. Manuscript information harpercollins christian publishing. But there is still someone out there willing to give you a helping hand. Literary agent alerts are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. There are many excellent conferences for writers seeking to expand their writing skills, learn more about the business of publishing, connect with an agent or publisher, or just get inspiration and encouragement from published authors. Theyre looking for their next bestsellers, and they want your books. Wordserve literary dedicated to professionalism and.

The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Like nearly all publishers today, we didnt accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts. The christian writers market guide 2020 is the most comprehensive and highly recommended resource on the market for finding an agent, an editor, a publisher, a publicist, a writing coach, or a place to sell whatever you are writing. Mar 21, 2018 an evangelical christian publisher based close by to washington, d. New literary agents looking for new writers are easier to find than you might think.

She joined mba at the end of 1993 and moved to agenting original and talented childrens writers, working on picture books to ya fiction. Depending on the clients needs, we may provide writing critiques, editing of manuscripts and proposals, and. Founded in 1998, the fiction works it publishes are diverse and include historical fiction, urban fiction and amish fiction. If you are writing or have written a christian book, finding a good literary agent is a good first step to getting published.

The young writer s guidebook is the most inspiring book out there for young writers. Apr 08, 2021 the steve laube agency is committed to providing top quality guidance to authors and speakers. However, i couldnt find a list that represent christian authors. Christian literary agents agents for christian authors all. Writers conferences and book festivals center for book. He has used his knowledge of the publishing industry to help numerous book publishers, independent authors, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Fiction smallgroup critique tuesday agent panel monday writing center. On the other hand, multnomah publishes timeless christian books in. The christian writers market guide 2021 is filled with current information for every writer whatever you write. Authors who feel the traditional path to publishing best meets their needs should consider developing a book proposal and finding a literary agent they believe can best represent their work and leverage their platform.

Official website of christian literary agent steve laube. Rachel mcmillan is a seasoned publishing professional with more than a decade in sales and marketing for an educational publisher and is a soughtout influencer in the christian book. Sample new book proposal below is a sample of a complete and exhaustive book proposal for a christian nonfiction manuscript. Tell us about your ministry, website, associations, etc. Commission will be paid to the agent when book is published.

Nick harrison is a literary agent with wordserve literary and the author of more than a dozen books, including magnificent prayer, power in the promises, and five books in the oneminute prayer series, including oneminute prayers when you need a miracle. Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. Literary agents act as a mediator between an author and a publisher. Baker only accepts submissions directly from agents, but they do accept slush. Bethany house publishers is a 50yearold company that was one of the first publishers of christian fiction. It is by david sanford, a published author, editor, and literary agent for more than 300 books who now serves on the leadership team at corban university. Adria goetz represents childrens literature, gift books, and christian novels with martin literary management. For the past 10 years we have been editing books for our clients and helping them through the publishing process.

Potential authors upload their book proposals to the cbp database where they are active for 6 months. As the largest christian publisher in the world, we did business with all the agents. A full service literary agency which focuses on books intended for the christian market. Learn how to keep your reader returning to your book, chapter after chapter. Purchase books from top selling christian authors in both the nonfiction and fiction genres. We are the best team in the country dedicated to helping men and women of faith land a prominent literary agent and sign with a major christian publisher. Nick served as senior editor at harvest house publishers for 15 years, acquiring both fiction and nonfiction, working with authors such as dr.