Most writing for Barclay Press publications is done by assignment. We are unable to respond to writer inquiries that do not carefully follow the instructions and limitations of what we are able to review. Our primary categories for manuscripts are:

Books

Barclay Press has a publishing focus that creates the parameter of what we are able to publish.

Because we are unable to review unsolicited book proposals, we refer writers to Writer's Edge Manuscript Service. Writer's Edge is a screening service for Christian publishers in North America. Writers submit an abbreviated description of their book proposal plus sample chapters, The Writer's Edge evaluates it, and, if it looks promising, the publishers get a report about its availability. The writer pays for the evaluation ($95) and receives a short analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the book for this market.

Other good resources for writers are Sally Stuart's Christian Writers Market Guide and The ECPA Manuscript Service.

Fruit of the Vine

Writing for Fruit of the Vine (our daily devotional booklet) is done by assignment. Writers who desire to be considered may submit a sample daily devotional that is consistent with the Fruit of the Vine guidelines along with brief biographical information.

Curriculum

ILLUMINATE is a Bible study curriculum with lessons written by assignment.