Understanding what different Christian publishers are looking for can save you time and increase your chances of acceptance. The Christian publishing market has distinct preferences for fiction versus non-fiction.
Christian Non-Fiction: High Demand Categories
Christian non-fiction publishers are particularly interested in:
- Devotionals and Bible studies (always in demand)
- Christian living and self-help (practical application focus)
- Theology and doctrine (from credentialed authors)
- Christian parenting and marriage (addressing modern challenges)
- Leadership and ministry resources
- Christian memoirs with compelling transformation stories
Christian Fiction: Popular Genres
Christian fiction publishers are seeking:
- Contemporary Christian romance (largest fiction category in the USA)
- Biblical fiction (retelling Bible stories. This is not accepted by many UK publishers, but is more acceptable in the USA)
- Christian historical fiction (especially WWII and pioneer eras)
- Christian suspense and mystery
- Christian speculative fiction (growing market)
- Christian women’s fiction (relationship-focused)
Matching Your Manuscript to the Right Publisher
Research Christian publishing companies to see what they’ve published recently. Some specialise in specific genres, whilst others are more general. Many Christian Publishers (particularly in the UK) will only accept non-fiction titles. Christian Fiction is a small but growing market and it is worth looking for Christian publishers who specialise in fiction if that is your passion.
Tips for Christian Authors:
- Study publishers’ recent releases
- Check their submission guidelines carefully – many larger publishers will only accept submissions via an agent
- Consider both traditional Christian publishers and independent Christian publishers
- Don’t overlook small Christian publishers – they often give more personal attention and are often open to less ‘popular’ genres
Market Trends in Christian Publishing
Current trends show increased demand for diverse voices, mental health resources, and books addressing contemporary social issues from a biblical perspective.
Into the World Press publishes both Christian fiction and non-fiction. Check our submissions guidelines to see if your manuscript is a good fit, or complete our submissions form. Our sister company Broad Place Publishing also specialise in fiction.
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