Finding An Agent

CHRISTIAN AUTHOR RESOURCES: You want to publish a book. Now what?

Finding an Agent

Christian publishing houses are not able to process the large number of unsolicited manuscripts received each day. They secure new authors by relying on agent recommendations, attending Writers Conferences to meet authors, and discovering new voices on the ChristianBookProposals.com website.

In his article, Advice to First-Time Authors, former Thomas Nelson CEO Michael Hyatt advises first time authors to:

Read blogs by agents to provide very helpful advice.
Find a literary agent to represent you.
Submit your proposal to ChristianBookProposals.com (formerly ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com).

Requesting the services of an agent is an option you can select once you have prepared your book proposal at ChristianBookProposals.com. For more information on securing an agent, we recommend you read:

So You are Wondering About Getting An Agent by Stan Gundry

Before You Hire a Literary Agent by Michael Hyatt

So You Can’t Seem to Land an Agent by Michael Hyatt

On Choosing an Agent and More by Chip MacGregor

Literary Agents Who Represent Christian Authors by Michael Hyatt

NOTE: You should not be required to provide any upfront monies for your agent’s services. Commission will be paid to the agent when book is published. See the regulatory information for the agent association, AAR, for more information.

The ChristianBookProposals.com website really simplified the proposal process. The critique & edit service I used encouraged me every step of the way and only after a few months in the database, my proposal was picked up by a publisher!
Dan Hochhalter, author
After three years of trying to get an agent, let alone a publisher to look at my manuscript, I gave this service a try. Within weeks I was contacted, and within months I was holding a contract. Let me encourage aspiring authors to don't give up! ChristianBookProposals.com is a great tool to help give your book the exposure it needs.
Pastor Greg Dutcher, author
When you are a new, un-agented writer, getting a manuscript or even a proposal reading by a well-known publishing house can be extremely difficult. The ChristianBookProposals.com service bridged the distance between me and trusted publishing houses by providing a meeting ground that was truly the starting point for my career as a novelist.
Susan Meissner, author
We have secured two books on ChristianBookProposals.com. We regularly check the database and appreciate the professionally written proposals of interesting book ideas.
Discovery House Publishers
ChristianBookProposals.com is a quick and easy way to find interesting projects. We signed two authors from this site within twelve months and continue to check for new proposals on a regular basis.
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group 
ChristianBookProposals.com is the most efficient, cost-effective way for first-time authors to share their work with members of the ECPA, and for publishers to find exactly what they’re looking for. Everybody wins.
Harvest House Publishers
ChristianBookProposals.com is a great tool for discovering new voices. We have already acquired a few titles for our digital-first line, and we regularly check the site for interesting submissions.
David C Cook

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