Christian book publishers book publishing directory. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Publish america did a fantastic job with publishing the book, and have fulfilled the contract to a t. Top 100 christian books by worldview institute 225 books. Weve put together a christian publishing companies list to help potential authors get started. Books are still alive, and christian books are doing exceptionally well. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about. Jun 03, 2008 these two list represent the top ten trade publishers in america and the top ten christian publishers in america. This phoenixbased publishing company is the nations largest africanamerican publisher of selfhelp books and music biographies. One might think that this is commonly available information, but he says of his new monthly list, as far as i know, we are the only publisher. Writing about spirituality and faith is a noble cause. Our staff includes graphic artists, typeset specialists, publicity agents, staff editors.
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. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. We created these lists from a proprietary database we have assembled at thomas nelson. Religion book publishers book publishing directory. They publish a variety of genres, including christian childrens books. Authors seeking publishers christian indie publishing. Mar 19, 2018 are you an american author who wants to submit your manuscript directly to a publishing house. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Thus, they are unable to take advantage of the full happiness of partaking in joint worship with god. Getting published by one of the big 5 book publishers is the goal of many authors, as being published by a major publishing house is perceived to have some advantages over smaller presses or self publishing, as well as offering higher quality and status. Outskirts press continues to be the best service for selfpublishing. Top ten book publishers in america through march 2008. Covenant books free author packet publish your book.
Information on top performing westbow press titles is provided to the acquisition teams at thomas nelson and zondervan for consideration. 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. Also, the same christian publisher may be listed in both groups if they are accepting. African american books christian book distributors. Dove christian publishers is a hybrid publisher, meaning that some of their books are traditionally published and do not charge the author, and others are selfpublications, meaning they charge you to publish with them. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Be sure to check out our list of 18 top us publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Top childrens book publishing companies pen and the pad. Our goal is to spread the message in that literature with. Outskirts press has helped thousands of christian writers develop and publish highquality faithbased books. These publishers are publishing books concerned with african american issues. In this article, you will find a list of the top christian book publishers in the us, along with their contact details, submission guidelines, and.
While exploring the 310 general education active publishers would be quite the feat we would really impress ourselves, we think its important to share details in a more management way. Covenant books is an international christian owned and operated book publisher based in murrells inlet, south carolina. Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small africanamerican publishing and media company. For a reasonable fee, we offer high quality book publishing services such as custom book design, editing, book printing, book distribution, book. But they dont take childrens books, sermons, or commentaries. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft. Religion book publishers abrams books founded by harry n. The american cancer society, a leading publisher of books for people with diabetes and health professionals, publishes in the areas of healthfitness, selfcare, cookingnutrition, caregiving, treatmentprevention, children and family, and oncology.
It also publishes childrens books through an imprint called zonderkids. Book publishers, publishing companies, publish your book. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know. The theme of the book must be universal, and the book should focus on family andor social situations.
All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of self publishing. In 2015, nielsen reports that christian books sold a total of 52. Christian publishing company black light fellowship. Thats why publishamerica has already published 60,000 books written by 45,000 authors.
A division of baker publishing group, bethany house has been publishing high quality books for 50 years. Harvest house is among the top ten christian publishing companies. They also publish books on gardening and cookbooks, but usually only with a southern focus. Several christian publishing companies may accept your inspirational or religiousthemed childrens book. Abrams in 1949, abrams was the first company in the united states to specialize in the creation and distribution of art and illustrated books. If you see information that needs to be changed, please contact us. All information in these listings are from the publishers. These lists are based on revenues for the twelve months ending march 31, 2008.
Books of interest to african americans and people of color. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in christian fiction, bethany house publishes nearly 120 titles annually in subjects including historical and contemporary fiction, christian living, family, health, devotional, childrens, classics, and theology. Founded in 1998, the fiction works it publishes are diverse and include historical fiction, urban fiction and. The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at.
Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. They are publishers of american and world fiction and nonfiction. It is based on various pointofsale systems from multiple sales channels. We have some world renowned pastors on our list such as billy graham, and rick warren. Whatever your book is about, publish america is happy to publish it. Nordskog entered the book publishing industry in 2006, specializing in christian books in a new series of meaty, tasty, and easily digestible theological offerings. Top 10 publishers in america michael hyatt, the president and ceo of thomas nelson publishers, has provided a list of the top ten trade publishers in america. These writers are great references for anyone looking for a great read from the religious genre. It was founded by peter zondervan and bernard zondervan in 1931. Urban books is a wellknown, mainstream indie book publisher.
If youve written a book about jesus or the christian life you belong here. African american book publisher book publishing companies. These companies are looking for creative, original, and familyfriendly childrens titles. Included are academic publishers, technical manual publishers, publishers for the traditional book trade both for adults and children, religious publishers, and small press publishers, among other types. These two list represent the top ten trade publishers in america and the top ten christian publishers in america.
Sep 08, 2017 blackowned publishers and presses have long been a part of the american publishing industry. Westbow press has compiled a directory of christian publishing companies to help authors begin their research and journey with the best christian. Mar 08, 2016 here are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and bookselling services through publishing packages managed by author solutions. Feb 18, 20 there are so many great christian authors that are being published these days, its hard to try to pick a favorites list. Here are seven of the top blackowned book publishers. For years, we have said that we are the largest christian publisher and the ninth largest trade publisher in america based on our research, through november 30, the top five christian publishers are. American catholic press acp is a publisher of hymnals, missals, books, and other materials for the catholic liturgy. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Since then, ive done extensive research on other publishing companies and successful authors. Our goal is to spread the message in that literature with as many people as possible. Be sure to check out our list of 11 top christian publishers accepting.
List of englishlanguage book publishing companies wikipedia. Thomas nelson zondervan tyndale baker multnomah i have included their total market share, as a percentage of all christian publishing, in parenthesis. The association of american publishers aap represents the leading book, journal, and education publishers in the united states on matters of law and policy, advocating for outcomes that. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions. We have one of the top cover designers working with us and specialize in. Harvest house is among the top ten christian publishing companies, publishing more than. Hebert, who continues to work directly with each mindstir author as their marketing mentorcoach. We see ourselves shining as a black light of christ. It might surprise you in this digital and selfpublishing age we live in, that there are still about 100 publishers in the us of varying sizes. Christian publishers directory listing 1 to 10 of 253 christian publishing companies page 1 of 26 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of christian publishers. An evangelical christian publisher based close by to washington, d. Christian publishers top 15 christian publishing companies. Whether your book is fiction, nonfiction or devotional, there are several large christian publishing companies that.
The american cancer society, a leading publisher of books for people with diabetes and health professionals, publishes in the areas of healthfitness, selfcare, cookingnutrition. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish. All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of selfpublishing services as well as traditional, royalty publishers. Jun 28, 2016 the top five publishers only offer a drop in the bucket, if you will, when it comes to book production.
Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions written by emily harstone all of the publishers on this list have published books that won or were nominated by industry members for. May 30, 2019 the big 5 is a nickname for the major trade book publishing companies in the united states. Zondervan is one of the top bible publishers in the world. These lists are based on revenues for the twelve months ending.
The key to finding the right fit is researching all the options. Now its a part of the harpercollins christian publishing based in grand rapids, michigan. They publish a variety of genres, including christian childrens books, christian. Of those are hundreds of book publishers, quite a few of them are blackowned meaning they are owned by african american entrepreneurs and usually produce titles for african american readers. Christian publishing company black light fellowship 773. They publish fiction and nonfiction, and they do not provide advances. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and bookselling services through publishing. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about march 06 2016 every year, thousands of new books are released and most of them are published by hundreds of book publishers. It includes imprints of larger publishing groups, which may have resulted from business mergers. Andersen press andersen press is a british book publishing company that specializes in childrens books. As far as fiction, their most popular author is paul young who wrote the shack. Ranking america s largest publishers the publisher of harry potter was the sixthlargest trade publisher last year based on unit sales through bookscan.
The founderceo is tony rose, an naacp image award winner. If youve written a book centered on christianity or spiritual development, you might need a publisher to help you get your book published. This company is a onestop shop for all of your needs, for both ebook and print book distribution, and their packages give you access to services that would cost you thousands more with any other provider. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. When selecting a christian publishing company to trust with their manuscript, aspiring authorshave several companies from which to choose. Westbow press is a selfpublishing alliance of harpercollins christian publishing and authors solutions. Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Starting in 1965, coach house books first prints were of the canadian flag, then gradually moved on to other things such as poetry.
Thank you for your interest in christian faith publishing. Included are academic publishers, technical manual publishers, publishers for the traditional book trade both for adults and children, religious publishers, and small press publishers. Here are six african american publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book. A top publisher of books and resources for the christian inspirational market. Free publishing kit christian faith publishing christian. The company plans on publishing childrens books, devotional and inspirational novels, books about heroes of the faith and of the founding of the nation, and other christian. Book publishers list of book publishing companies that. Our team researched this list of christian publishers that currently accept submissions for manuscripts. Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small african american publishing and media company. Paraclete is a christian publisher looking for fiction, a wide variety of nonfiction, and poetry. Most are from a christian perspective biographies, devotionals, bibles, childrens books, urban christian fiction. We will immediately ship you our publishing kit absolutely free of charge or obligation. Of those are hundreds of book publishers, quite a few of them are blackowned meaning they are owned by african american entrepreneurs and usually produce.
Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. This is a list of 20 famous christian authors who have inspired and captivated millions. This is our listings of african american book publisher. The 1960s and 1970s especially saw a massive boom in blackowned publishers, with pressesboth general and specializedspringing up in cities across the country. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Levine books, the blue sky press and cartwheel books. Perhaps i had visions of grandeur in thinking that all that was required was to write a great, marketable book and the publisher.
Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen and. Jan 16, 2019 modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Please visit the publishers website for guidelines and information on how to submit a manuscript for consideration. American cancer society list of other book publishers in united states. Their submissions page is a little bit hard to find on the website, but here are their submissions guidelines for what theyre looking for. Classic theologians and christian writers had a depth of gods wisdom and knowledge that most writers today dont even begin to grapel with. It was founded in 1976 by klaus flugge, and was named after hans christian andersen. Publishers in the 11th through 20th places were a mix of independent presses such as norton, kensington, chronicle, sourcebooks, divisions of larger companies dover, owned by lsc communications, childrens publishers candlewick. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by category. If you would like more information about how we partner with authors that share our core values and bring their books to market, please fill out the form to the right. If publishing a book is part of your goal for this year, then, here is a list of top ten christian publishers currently accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Over the years, the book industry has remained a massive, greatly influential global consumer market. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards.
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