Manuscript Submission Guidelines
The Great
House Publishing Inc.
The book group editorial staff
is unable to take query calls or answer query letters from authors and agents. To be considered by our review editors, both previously published books and manuscripts must be submitted to:
Although every proposal is
reviewed, we cannot acknowledge any submission or return any material
that does not include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
If you do not send return postage,
your material will be discarded and you will not receive a response to your submission.
Responses are generally sent
within three months.
We are unable to acknowledge
receipt of your submission or give status reports.
We cannot be responsible for
original copies of manuscripts, photos, artwork, etc. DO NOT SEND THESE
MATERIALS.
Thank you for
your understanding about these necessary policies in regard to the thousands
of proposals we receive each year.
The Great House
Publishing Inc. House is a Christian (Christo-Centric) for the developing
Christian market, so we look for the books written from that prospective.
We publish general, academic and professional books. We all continue
to maintain our editorial independence and our Christian integrity while
having an avenue into the general marketplace.
TRADE BOOKS included general non-fiction, biographies, autobiographies, self-help
books, some fiction, and books for the children and youths, books for
ministry to children and youth, and developmental books. ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL BOOKS include college and seminary textbooks
(such as books on biblical studies, theology, church history, and
the humanities). Workshop, and church renewal for pastors, professionals,
and lay leaders in ministry, theological and biblical reference books.
A variety of books written from a Progressive Contemporary Christian
prospective, as well as Bible study resources and references for the lay audience.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Great House
Publishing Inc. House publishes books that serve Christian markets.
(Because of our relationship with various groups, we have a special
access to the charismatic and Pentecostal parts of Evangelicalism).
The Great House Publishing Inc. will contribute as a premium partner
of published books to the
vital organs of the church. We are a
project of The Great House International Ministries Inc. We are
a Christocentric Publishing House and have a developed publishing program
to facilitate the publishing needs of Christocentric authors and artists.
Presently we are looking for
books that fit into the following MANY categories (examples are listed)'
- SPIRIT-FILED INTEREST
- DEVOTIONAL LIFE
- PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING
- BIBLE STUDY/FOUNDATION
- DOCTRINES/CHURCH GOVERNMENT
- KINGDOM OF GOD
- CHRISTIAN ROMANCE (CHICK LITS)
- EDUCATION
- PROPHETIC GOVERNMENT
- FINANCE AND GRANT WRITING
- REHAB-RESTORATION
We are also receiving manuscript
for consideration on the following educational materials:
- Adult Christian Books/Current Affairs
- Children Books/Comics
- Novels/Current Issues
- Curriculums & Workbooks
- Magazines
- Song Books/Hymnals
- Songsheet/Sheet Music/Music Recordings
- Bibles
- Cards (greeting/p/card) & Posters
- The Black Experience (American/Canadian /African/ Caribbean Experience)
- Radio/TV Productions
- Films/Dramas/Plays
Other materials will be considered and accepted based on contents. Approved publications would be for marketing through our distribution network.*Please note: We are accepting Submission in the categories of fiction, poetry or children's literature.
We evaluate all submissions on the basis of excellence of writing and content, appropriateness of the subject to our publishing focus, and market ability. Before we evaluate a manuscript, we ask that the following elements be present:
- A cover letter, indicating what makes your manuscript unique among books of its kind. Please indicate the intended readership for the book and demonstrate ways the book can be marketed.
- A one to two pages summary of the manuscript.
-
Reconciliation
Other materials will be considered and accepted based on contents. Approved publications would be for marketing through our distribution network.