We
publish inspirational books for the religious Christian reader, primarily
nonfiction, including essay collections, memoirs, self-help books, true
stories of faith and examinations of biblical texts. We also offer high-quality
fiction of a religious nature, including religious historical novels.
Dove House Books is currently accepting submissions for a 2009 release.
We are especially interested in thoughtful, well-researched self-help
religious works by authorities in the field.
Our
Requirements:
- Word
count must not exceed 68,000 words unless by special permission
from SHP
- No
originals (copies only)
- You
must fill out Manuscript Submission Form
- You
may submit the manuscript on CD
(Note: If you are offered and accept a contract, you will be required
to submit two hard copies of the work.)
- No
floppy discs
Response
Time:
- Generally
SterlingHouse will respond to your submission within three months.
- Please
do not contact us regarding the status of the work within the first
three months of submission.
Manuscript
Preparation:
- Double-spaced
- Healthy
margins
- Number
pages consecutively
- No
double-side submissions
(print on one side only)
- Do
not bind manuscript
- Include
synopsis
- Provide
a word count
- Indicate
category
- Include
your name, address, email address and day phone number
- Include
a cover letter
- Include
a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of your manuscript
if necessary
- Proofread
your manuscript; please eliminate as many typos and other minor
errors as possible.
Mailing
Instructions:
- Send
manuscript to:
Acquisitions Department
SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc/Dove House Books
3468 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- Regular
or certified mail