How to submit a manuscript to CrossRiver

SUBMISSIONS THAT DO NOT MEET OUR GUIDELINES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.

Before you consider how to submit a manuscript proposal to us, please keep in mind that we are a small Christian independent publisher. Our authors do not receive advance royalties, but are paid royalties based upon book sales. We are accepting manuscripts, however not every manuscript that is sent to us will be accepted for publication. Each submission goes through an extensive review process to determine whether it reaches the quality and moral standards we hold, as well as to determine if it fits our publication needs.

WE PUBLISH…

We publish inspirational fiction for adults including historical, biblical, romance and other genres. Our nonfiction includes Bible study, Christian living, family and marriage, inspirational, and church growth. We do not publish children’s books, speculative fiction or young adult manuscripts at this time.

OUR AUDIENCE…

Our audience has an overall conservative, evangelical Christian world view and shops at traditional or online bookstores. They are women between the ages of 30 and 55, however our books often reach outside of this demographic. The need for a personal commitment to and a relationship with Jesus Christ should be readily apparent in your manuscript.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

We are looking for quality writing, original content, and compelling characters and plots as well as soul searching and challenging instruction. Gratuitous sexual content, excessive violence, or offensive language will not be accepted.

WE ACCEPT…

We accept manuscripts from authors as well as agents. Simultaneous manuscript submissions are fine and work with authors regardless of whether they are represented by an agent. Submissions must be sent by email with the manuscript attached as a Word document. We receive a large number of manuscripts, so please do not inquire about the status of your manuscript until at least twelve weeks after the submission.

HOW TO SUBMIT A MANUSCRIPT…

If you believe your manuscript fits the above guidelines, please submit a book proposal that includes the following in a single Word document:

  • Name (including pen name if applicable)
  • Contact information
  • Author bio
  • Working title
  • Genre (classified with one of the above categories)
  • Audience description
  • Length
  • Manuscript status
  • Plot summary
  • Market analysis
  • Full marketing plan
  • Cover ideas – What do you envision when you think of a cover for your book?
  • Planned future projects
  • Detailed platform description
  • First three chapters of the manuscript

In addition to the above criteria, include a section that explains how your book meets our mission statement: “Publishing high-quality books and materials that help women build a battle-ready faith.”