We also make it easy to order and publish a religious book online, using our book printing templates and online book project configurator. Zondervan is a world leading bible publisher and provider of christian communications with over 300 new, original books and bibles published annually. 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. Christian publishers to publish my childrens books pen. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40% of ebook sales. Through the course of its history, random house has acquired such popular publishing houses as alfred a. Two years ago, zondervan, a christian publisher and part of the harpercollins division of the news corporation, published paul, a novel by walter wangerin in which the apostle paul utters the phrase g. Lifeway your trusted source for bible studies, books.
Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher uniquely positioned to publish your christian. Highest royalty structure in the publishing industry. In this case, we break out the christian imprints of the trade publishers. Chosen this is what baker calls a spirit empowered imprint, which means they publish material which is charismatic or pentecostal. Barbour publishing is a leader in the christian publishing industry with frontlist releases numbering more than 150 titles per year.
A publisher of nonfiction titles that cover a wide range of subjects. 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. Elm hill offers publishing packages that include assistance with sales and distribution as well as a course on marketing your book featuring best practices from the harpercollins christian publishing. Xulon press christian publishing is the largest publisher of christian books in north america. Baker books its a division of the baker publishing. 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. Our literary agent directory has detailed biographies and contact information for all christian book agents and christian.
The new yorkbased publishing company was established by carl weber in 2002 and features urban renaissance books, urban soul, and urban christian books. The key to finding the right fit is researching all the options. Ave maria press is a leading provider of catholic books, spiritual books, prayer books, and catholic textbooks with 140 years of catholic publishing experience. Zondervan is one of the top bible publishers in the world. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and bookselling services through publishing. And with our print on demand services, you can choose to sell copies of your religious book worldwide, including circulation through christian book distributors, the largest christian. Top 10 christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Founded by father fessio who is still active in running the company, it has the largest distribution network, the largest number of customers, and makes the most amount of sales, by far. Zondervan is currently accepting unsolicited book proposals for academic books seminary and college texts biblical studies, church history and theology and ministry resources mainly books and materials for pastors and ministry staff. Thomas nelson began 200 years ago in scotland and is now one of the largest publishers of christian books in the world. The ecpa bestsellers lists rank the bestselling books published by ecpa members from the previous month, as reported to npd bookscan formerly nielsen bookscan by these reporting retailers npd is purveyor of data, analytics, and consumer insights for the book. Ebooks themselves make up close to 40% of all books sold, and in 2018 they are set to outsell print books. Christian publishers top 15 christian publishing companies. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft.
A subsidiary of bertelsmann ag since 1998, random house was founded in 1925. Religious books sales revenue in the united states in 2017 and 2018 in million u. Barraged with complaints from christian stores, zondervan reissued the book. The following are publishing companies that specialize in christian books. Established in 1897, baylor university press publishes about thirty new books each year for scholars, students, and intellectually curious general readers. Top ten christian publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at.
All book proposals posted to this site are made available to a wide range of self publishing. Information on finding a good literary agent can be found on the thomas nelson website. Ignatius press is the premiere catholic book publisher. Bookscouter helps you sell textbooks and used books for the most money by comparing offers from over 30 book buyback vendors with a single search. We are the original ondemand book publisher for aspiring christian authors. Paraclete press is one of the top christian publishers of essential christian wisdom. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Harpercollins christian publishing also partners with accurance to publish books under the elm hill self publishing imprint. Founded in 1998, the fiction works it publishes are diverse and include historical fiction, urban fiction and amish fiction. Westbow press is a selfpublishing alliance of harpercollins christian publishing and authors solutions. It also publishes childrens books through an imprint called zonderkids. 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.
Covenant books is an international christian owned and operated book publisher based in murrells inlet, south carolina. Westbow press has compiled a directory of christian publishing companies to help authors begin their research. Christian book publishers christian book printing bookbaby. Ckn is dedicated to bringing readers wholesome christian. It was founded by peter zondervan and bernard zondervan in 1931.
As it turns out, we are bigger than i thought relative to other trade publishers. So, for example, harpercollins includes william morrow and zondervan. Theyre looking for books with a target audience of 1419 but with messages that can apply to any age. Ckn started as an ebook promotional site and has grown into a publishing company. A top publisher of books and resources for the christian inspirational market. Weve helped more than 15,000 authors publish their books. Phoenix publishing and media company is the sixth largest publisher on the. The evangelical christian publishers association offers a book proposal service at. Manuscript information harpercollins christian publishing. Watershed books is an imprint of pelican book group, a small christian publisher. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. Christian book publishers book publishing directory.
Christian literary agents list of christian book agents. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. When selecting a christian publishing company to trust with their manuscript, aspiring authorshave several companies from which to choose. You may also submit your book proposal to christian. Your trusted source of christian resources since 1891, providing your family and church with bible studies, christian books, bibles, church supplies, events, and more. We are the original printondemand book publisher for aspiring christian authors. Largest christian publisher zondervan is a division of. Titlefortitle, xulon press is the largest publisher of christian books in north america. This is a fully independent publishing house which deals.
Top 15 christian publishers and christian publishing companies. Zondervan zondervan is a part of harpercollins christian publishing, and a leader in christian publishing. This company will accept manuscripts through a literary agent. Now its a part of the harpercollins christian publishing based in grand rapids, michigan. Christian literary agents 2019 get free instant access to all our resources to help you get a christian literary agent. Our staff includes graphic artists, typeset specialists, publicity agents, staff editors. Scholastic is the largest publisher and distributor of childrens books in the world, with perpetual rights to many of the most famous childrens and ya series of all time, such as harry potter.
Covenant books free author packet publish your book. They also offer books in biblical studies, evangelism, apologetics, church ministry, as well. Ckn christian publishing ckn christian publishing is a new publishing imprint of wolfpack publishing. They also publish big blogger names and pastor resources. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. About xulon press the leader in christian selfpublishing. Random house is the worlds largest trade book publisher. Religion book publishers book publishing directory. The university of georgia press is the oldest and largest book publisher in the state. Christian book publishers acadian house publishing.
Urban books is a wellknown, mainstream indie book publisher that specializes in urban novels that focus on african american themes. You can use this badge on your site or blog to link to the current ecpa bestseller list. It focuses on thoughtful treatments of christian living. An evangelical christian publisher based close by to washington, d. F or years, we have said that we are the largest christian publisher and the ninth largest trade publisher in america. Check out our author spotlight section to read some self publishing. Weve put together a christian publishing companies list to help potential authors get started. Christian publishers and agents are looking for a manageable way to find good authors and great books to publish. However, i have never really been able to get at the data behind this claim. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. In operation for more than eight decades, zondervan is a globally leading bible publisher and of other christian resources such as books.