Publishing Christian Books
Successfully Publishing a Christian Book
Author: Michael McCain
Writing a book that caters to a particular audience – like the Christian community – is a direction taken by a writer to ascertain that they have applied not just a holistic approach towards successful distribution but also targeting it to the right market. The best part about writing a Christian book is getting them published and seeing it make a difference in readers’ lives.
The following guidelines will help you along the way when writing your Christian book.
First, try to conceptualize the kind of book you are writing. Penning a Christian book does not mean you can just babble off religion like it is daily fodder for the rumor mill. Christianity basically means living a life based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and holding true to the Christian faith. If you are to write a book with these essential elements, then you are already headed in the right path. Your book will be as lively as it is entertaining; inspiring as it is educating.
Second, your interaction with the Christian community adds to the foundation of your Christian values. Living the Christian lifestyle will always give you credibility as an author of a book on Christianity. However, communicating with a community of fellow believers will provide you with more knowledge and information on the Christian life that will be valuable for your written work. The truths that you glean from others will strengthen your book’s trustworthiness. Anecdotes will also give your book a personal touch as do quotes from real people.
Third, pray. Ask for guidance, focus and inspiration. If you are writing a book on divine matters, then you are going to need divine inspiration. Once you receive direction and guidance for your book, you can then begin your outline.
Fourth, be resourceful. Do not just rely on the Internet to help you with your content. Books about Christianity from published authors also are good content aids. Organize your materials and set a writing schedule. Add flavor by placing in your own experience with Jesus Christ – nothing beats personal encounters with the Lord in conveying your message to your audience. A detailed but not too lengthy testimonial will help you connect with your readers more.
Fifth, find a publisher. Once your manuscript is all set, search for a publisher and comply with their submission guidelines. Make sure they have services that will help you target your book to the right audience.
With these guidelines, you are well on the way to a becoming a successful author of a Christian book.
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This seems to me like a very good idea. Personally, I don’t know any publishers, but you can go at various churches and ask priests, because I’m sure they should know. If you were in my country, I could advise you, because my husband studies theology, but in America I really don’t know.
Good luck
I think it’s an amazing Idea and you should totally try and get it published along with your other books. I don’t think authors should have to stick to one topic. Variety is a blessing. Down below are some baby names. Christina means follower of Christ.
Just so I know which ones to count… Do you mean Actual Christian books or all the Fluffy, ‘FEEL GOOD’ books that are written in the Name of Christianity?
I am not really sure how to answer your question but If it is possible I would suggest contacting your nearest Christian bookshop where they may be able to offer helpful advice. I realise that this may be difficult for you to do and I hope that someone may be able to offer you better advice Good luck to you.
There are many good Christian books.
Let me suggest your read a couple of books by Paul E. Little:
Know what you believe – Know why you believe – How to give your faith away
Any book written by Paul E. Little or Lee Strobel the former Legal Editor of the Chicago Tribune.
Books published by Moody Press – Intervarsity Press – Gospel Publishing House
I’d start with the books by Paul E. Little.
For more advanced topics, read Francis Schaeffer, Edith Schaeffer, Franky Schaeffer.
If you have doubt if the book is Christian or not, ask me.
Pastor Art
So far as Born-Again Christians some Daredevil stuff is OK like Born Again or Gaurdian Devil tpb. But thats about it they don’t really focus on faith as a theme despite there having been religous stories. There was a good moment in DC’s Infinite Crisis where the hero’s were in church, and I know of a good SGT Rock story involving a christian soldier and a jewish one. Stay away from anything written by Garth Ennis BTW
There are not any commercial grants available. I am surprised how many Americans think their tax dollars are being handed out to companies. Grants are for non-profits.
You can obtain a business loan from the tax payers though, look into that at http://www.sba.gov
Self-publish it. There are thousands of companies that will eagerly take your money in return for a crappy print job and crappier editing. Then, you market the book yourself, or you don’t sell anything.
Probably your best bet.
http://www.pcbs.com.ph/
http://www.omflit.com/
do you know any web site of christian text-book publishing company in the philippines?
Dose anyone know of a good publishing company for Christian books.?
I have created a visual bible aimed at he deaf community. Does anyone know the good and bad of selfpublishing verse a company publishing your material. I am very serious about this. If anyone can help me, please give me some good advisce. No negative comments please.
Christian Cults, which books are not “cults”?
Seems like there is a lot of Christian cults publishing books on Christianity, at least that is what I read from reputable sites.
So, if one wanted to learn about Christianity, not some cult junk, what books would be reputable?
Instead of being a prick, like nearly all Christians are, you know what I’m asking, so either answer it or not, instead of being rude.
Thank you pastor art, and the person who linked to Billy Graham (forgot your name, sorry).
How can I write my own Christian books? Copyrighst,authorizations, to edite , to publish and to print?
i want to wirte books in my main language , portugues, i want to knos the legal steps , the right steps to do it and where can i publish ?
Can a Christian author who published non Christian books, publish a over the top Christian book?
OK, i haven’t published my other books yet, and i’m not saying i will but i want to, but i got this idea for a book and i don’t know because i want to publish my other books (not Christian) then my book (Christian) about Walking with Jesus. Logically Walking with Jesus! (Aka, God granted the girls wish and she got to go back in time and meet Jesus. it’s fiction, OK? so anything can happen, i just used God’s name for my amusement)
I’m just wondering if i should leave it for my own of send it out for publishers?
Here’s Chapter One
+One+
Almost every Sunday, I fall asleep in the middle. If I haven’t passed out, I fidget in my seat and bite my nails and Daydream.
Mum gave me a lecture about church, and I just ignored her. The only thing that took my attention was that she said that I would have to back to stupid Sunday School. I never told her that I got kicked out of stupid kiddie class after I yelled “Boring” out at the teacher as they were reading some stupid illustrated Bible.
I can’t possibly go back. I’m four years over the limit. I’m a “Troubled” teenager, or a nowadays puberty member, as they say at school.
Today, although, I have drunk five cups of coffee, read the bible twice this week, and I sit in the uncomfortable chair and fidget, trying to hide the glare mum is giving me. I chew on my lip and look at the preacher.
Suddenly, I get, not bored, not tired, I don’t fall asleep, I don’t daydream . . . but I get interested. How could he do all that?
My back arches forward and my eyes go wide, and I think my face looks so absorbed I might look crazy.
I reach for my pen and notepad and take down notes about Yahweh and almost groan when Reverend says farewell. When I look at mum, she is shocked, her mouth wide. She is smiling.
Later on, at nine at night, I am studying my bible, understanding. I just can’t figure out the stinking Thee and thy’s but I take it Thee is They, and Thy is the. Hey, they could make a dictionary at the back, but I just guess.
Suddenly mum is knocking on my bedroom door, and I welcome her in.
‘I’m proud of you.’ Mum says, a proud tone in her voice.
I decide to tell her my decision. ‘I want to get baptised.’ I say, shaking, wondering if I’m ready. ‘May I?’
Mum is laughing. ‘Honey, it’s you’re decision, not mine. I don’t care if you decide to become an Pricilla Presley impersonator!” She is now giggling. ‘But, remember one thing . . .’
‘Hmm?’
a smile slides over her face.
‘Don’t forget to hold your breath.’ She sniffs and fakes a sneeze and tingles her nose. Then laughs and walks away.
*
My heart is pumping hard against my chest. I look at mum, who gives me a thumbs up. I step up. There is three more people with the Reverend. This one is a little scared, trying to hold her breathe and not block her nose.
The reverend decides to let her fall in with her hand on her nose and she almost falls into the towel. She stumbles up to the oil man.
The next one is just as worse, and I am happy, because I’m scared. Not that I’m giving my life up, but I’m afraid I’m going to smash my head into the bath.
But when the boy in front of my falls in, fully clothed I have a panic attack.
The Reverand prays, and I guard my heart with my arms crossing and The reverend whispers
‘Ready?’
I make a groaning sound which replies as a yes and the Reverend counts up to three.
Then I fall into blue water, and rise, drenched and cold and Satisfied.
I wrap a Towel around my body, wiping my nose. Now I know what mum meant about holding my breath. I walk up to the man with a bucket of olive oil, floating on holy water.
We have our own little way to get baptised. You fall into the long bath behind the stages and walk over to the man with the oil and holy water and get anointed.
‘By the power of the father.’ I say, taping water and oil on my forhead. ‘son.’ My cheek. ‘and the holy spirit.’ my left cheek. I don’t know if it was in the right order but I still feel happy. ‘amen.’
(P.S. Any girl names that have a meaning like “Walking with Jesus” or whatever.)
What Christian books does Marvel and DC publish?
Books and stories about Born-Again Christians. Please help.
How can I find someone to help me publish a Christian book?
I’m presently trying to publish a non-profitable Christian book entitled Jehovah, The Body of Christ. I intent to use this book to promote a ministry “Leap of Faith Ministries” a non-denominational ministry. I wish to give this book to others for any donation or as a free gift. Those that would wish to aid in having this book published to the public is welcome to contact me. I will send you some of it’s contents so as to enable you to see the sort of book I’m having published and am sure that as you read the contents of this book you’ll find it a must read book and one that’s going to be highly respected and trusted for truth and the wisdom from above. Anyone willing to help me will be greatly blessed from above and will be contributing to a good cause. I’m presently financially unable to self publish this wonderful and Godly inspired book but as I realize I could sale this book to a publisher I also acknowledge this book would be used as a means to make a profit and that many of God Jehovah’s children would not be able to have a copy of this book due to the cost and to it’s limitation of being known to those that aren’t into book publishing and the purchasing of books. Therefore my aim is to have this book published non-profitable and distributed through-out the world. Hospitals, nursing homes, jails and where ever it can be read by those who will take the time to read it. May those of you who realize we’re living in the last days of God’s final judgment be lead to help me as I strive to feed the flock of Christ and enlighten our brethren to the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the true knowledge of truth.1 Tim.2:4
But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.” John 17:17-19
As I bid you fare-well in Christ our Lord, I hope that the mighty and Holy Spirit of Christ will move you to see the importance of this request and acknowledge me as His messenger. for as Paul tells us in the book of Romans”I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto Salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” For therein is the righteousness of mighty Jehovah revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith. Rom.1:16,17 For faith cometh by hearing and hearing through the Word. Rom. 10:17
How can I get a grant from the government to publish a Christian book?
How many Christian books were published last year?