Submit A Proposal

Thank you for your interest in The Pilgrim Press! Please note that we currently do not review the following genres: autobiographies, biographies, children’s (Bible) stories, dissertations, fiction, memoirs, poetry or repurposed collections of newspaper articles. If your proposal falls into any of these genres, it will not be considered.

Because of the volume of proposals we receive, the review process can take three to twelve weeks or longer. If your proposal meets our criteria and list building strategy, we will contact you for additional information.

We discourage the unsolicited submission of complete manuscripts and cannot be responsible for their return unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Again, thank you!

Please complete the form below:

Section A: About You
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
I count myself as a member of one of the following churches:
I count myself as a follower of one of these traditions:
Select any or all that apply

Section B: About Your Manuscript/Proposal
NOTE: The Pilgrim Press is focusing on four major subject areas, which includes the following sub-groups: Spiritual Health & Wellness: Focusing on self-help, spirituality, social issues, health, wellness, sexual identity, and sexual health Leadership & Congregations: Focusing on experienced pastors, laypersons, new pastors/clergy, UCC identity, conflict, conflict management/resolution, church growth, church renewal, and hospitality Pastoral Ministry: Focusing on biblical studies, chaplaincy, course adoptions, pastoral care, pastoral counseling, preaching, and seminary texts Worship: Focusing on church resources, guides, how-to/planning, church school/education, Bible, children’s, youth, young adult (teen), and GenY

Based on the above subject areas and sub-groups, in which area does your book apply?
Have you spoken with the editor of The Pilgrim Press. If so, then please state who, when, and where. (If someone has recommended you to us, please include his or her name.)
Please select two or three groups who will be the main purchasers (or users) of your proposed book?
What are your proposed title and subtitle? Please also offer three or four alternatives
How long is your manuscript? Or, how long do you anticipate it will be?
In 250 words (or less), what is the thesis or main point of your proposal?
Include each chapter title and a paragraph or two that describes that chapter’s thesis or contents. (This field will not acccept more than 4,000 characters)
What other books are already available on this subject? (Do not simply state that your book is unique. Relate it to two or three books in your subject.) (This field will not acccept more than 4,000 characters)
What makes your proposal distinctive when compared to other books in this subject? How will your proposal stand out in a crowd? Why should bookstore buyers add your title to their already crowded shelf of options? (This field will not acccept more than 4,000 characters)
What education, training, skills or experiences qualify you to author this book? How will these benefit the reader? (This field will not acccept more than 4,000 characters)
How much of this proposal is already written in manuscript form? How long do you estimate it will take you to finish your first draft? (Note: Don't state that it is already a completed dissertation. How long will it take you to put it into book form?) (This field will not acccept more than 4,000 characters)

Section C: About Marketing/Publicity
Are you a part of any social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc)? If so, please list. If not, are you willing to join one or more?
Do you have a personal website or blog? (please list) Are you willing to get one?
Do you have or will you attain a personal publicist?
Do you have access to personal networks (group emails) in which The Pilgrim Press can send e-notes to?
Are you apart of a collegiate and/or academic-based fraternity or sorority? If so, which one(s)
Will you be attending any events (annual/biennial), personal or business, in which book promotion is a possible?
Are you often called to be a presenter or speaker at various speaking engagements?
Are you connected with local or regional-area book stores? If so, please list.