Christian Publishers

Do you have a Christian book that needs to be published? At Xulon Press, we take the hassle out of Christian book publishing, making it simple, affordable, and fast. While most publishers are downsizing and publishing fewer books, Xulon Press is growing and publishing more books! Why? Because we use the most sophisticated publishing technology available today.

Did you know that 95 percent of all unsolicited book manuscripts submitted to traditional Christian publishers are rejected? Just look at the following list of top Christian publishers (excerpted from Christian Writers’ Market Guide 2007) and you’ll see why Xulon Press makes sense:

• Zondervan is one of the country’s largest Christian book publishers. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervan publishes Bibles and books, as well as Christian curriculum and gifts. They publish books by Rick Warren, Lee Strobel, and Philip Yancey. The editors at Zondervan receive more than 3,000 manuscripts each year, but nearly 2,900 are rejected by the editors. At Christian book publishers like Zondervan, you have to be a famous writer to get published. Last year Zondervan published only a handful of first-time Christian authors. The contracts they offer authors are also very restrictive. They’ll own the rights to your book, not you. Xulon Press is different in this way. Xulon Press is the only Christian publisher that lets you own 100% of the rights to your book.
• Tyndale House, a Christian book publisher based in Carol Stream, Illinois, publishes 225-250 titles a year, but only a dozen or so are from first-time authors. Tyndale House publishes titles from such well-known authors as Gary Smalley and Dr. Kevin Leman. Like most large Christian publishing houses, Tyndale House requires authors to submit manuscripts through a literary agent. At Xulon Press, you never need an agent to get your book into the hands of readers, and there’s no waiting to see if a publishing committee “approves” your book for publication. Xulon Press welcomes first-time authors!
• Thomas Nelson, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the largest and best-known Christian publishers in North America, publishing over 300 Christian books across its various imprints annually. On average, however, Thomas Nelson publishes fewer than 10 books by first-time authors! With numbers like that, it’s easy to see why Xulon Press is the logical choice. And, like most other large Christian publishers, Thomas Nelson does not accept manuscripts submitted without the help of an agent. An “unknown” author doesn’t have a chance with Thomas Nelson, but Xulon Press turns “unknowns” into published authors every day!
• WaterBrook Press, a division of Random House, is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and focuses on books for the Christian market. The editors at WaterBrook Press receive about 1,000 book manuscripts every year. Of that number, only 70 books get published (930 rejections!), with 10 of those manuscripts from first-time authors. WaterBrook Press does not accept manuscripts without the help of an agent, so why not make Xulon Press your first choice when it comes to getting your book published? We make publishing your book easy.
• Bethany House Publishers of Bloomington, Minnesota, is perhaps the most prolific fiction publisher in the Christian publishing industry. Bethany House publishes 90-100 fiction titles a year, with only one or two books from first-time authors! Bethany House will be happy to take a look at your manuscript—if you have an agent.
• Charisma House is a Christian book publisher designed to “inspire and equip people to live a Spirit-led life,” publishing 100 books annually by well-known charismatic speakers, ministers, and authors. Charisma House receives 600-1000 book manuscripts a year, but most of those hopeful authors receive a rejection slip in the mail! Instead of settling for disappointment at Charisma House, bring your manuscript to Xulon Press, where we value every book submitted.

Some publishers suggest hiring a literary agent, which can be expensive—and time consuming. At Xulon Press, you can publish your own book in just 90 days and make rejection letters a thing of the past. As the world’s biggest publisher of Christian books, Xulon Press works with book distributors and retailers worldwide. Your book will be available to 25,000 bookstores and for sale on the world’s biggest Internet sites, including Amazon.com, Target.com, Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and many others. We guide you through every step of the process of how to publish a book, from publishing to distribution.

Other publishers simply can't compare. If you have a book manuscript for the Christian publishing market, click here to receive your complimentary Publishing Guide by mail. Xulon Press will help you publish a book you’ll be proud of. Or call our toll-free number at 1-866-381-2665 and one of our Acquisitions Representatives will help you get started!