Book Submission Guidelines

Everything Christian authors need to know before submitting their manuscript to FaithReads.

071c7b43-c3df-41c1-ad20-71cf9f5312f7

Book Submission

Thank you for your interest in partnering with FaithReads.
Our mission is to affirm, promote, and prayerfully support Christ-centered literature that strengthens believers and offers hope to seeking hearts.
To ensure a smooth and prayerful review process, we ask all authors to read the following submission guidelines carefully before submitting their book.

What FaithReads Accepts

FaithReads welcomes Christian books that meet the following criteria:

  • Christ-Centered Message
    Your book should uplift Jesus Christ, point readers toward Scripture, and encourage spiritual growth.
  • Biblical Integrity
    We review books that reflect fidelity to the Bible and uphold the FaithReads Statement of Faith.
  • Redemptive Tone
    Your writing should carry themes of hope, grace, truth, restoration, and the character of Christ.
  • Global Relevance
    Content should be accessible to a broad Christian audience across cultures, denominations, and ages.

Appropriate Genre & Scope
Accepted genres include:

Devotionals

Christian Living

Spiritual Formation

Discipleship

Prayer

Theology

Biblical Studies

Leadership

Christian History

Inspirational / Testimony

Youth & Young Adult Spiritual Growth

Books We Cannot Review

For spiritual clarity and alignment, FaithReads cannot review:

  • Books contradictory to Scripture
  • Prosperity-gospel focused material
  • Content denying Christ’s divinity or resurrection
  • Books promoting unbiblical spiritual practices
  • Political manifestos or partisan content
  • Fiction (unless explicitly Christ-centered and approved for youth circles)
  • Materials containing profanity or inappropriate content

This ensures FaithReads remains a Christ-centered, spiritually safe environment for readers globally.

Submission Requirements

Authors must submit the following materials for review consideration:

Required Materials

  • Full Manuscript
    Format: PDF or EPUB
    (We cannot review partial manuscripts.)
  • Book Summary
    150–300 words summarizing the purpose, themes, and audience.
  • Author Biography
    100–150 words focusing on ministry background and spiritual calling.
  • Book Cover Image
    High-resolution JPG or PNG (minimum 1000 px width).
  • Table of Contents
    To help reviewers understand the structure.
  • Target Audience Description
    Who the book is intended for: youth, young adults, churches, small groups, pastors, families, etc.
  • Key Themes
    3–7 themes such as discipleship, prayer, forgiveness, spiritual growth, etc.
  • Scripture Translation Used
    Please specify the Bible translation(s) referenced.

Optional Materials

Authors may also include

  • Endorsements
  • Reviews or Commendations
  • Social Media Links
  • Author Website
  • Media/Press Kit
  • Sample Discussion Questions
  • Accompanying Workbook or Study Guide

The FaithReads Review Process

We follow a prayerful, structured process for every submission:

Step 1 — Mission Alignment Review

Our team ensures the content aligns with Scripture, the FaithReads mission, and our Statement of Faith.

Step 2 — Reviewer Assignment

A trained, Spirit-led reviewer or intern is assigned to your book.

Step 3 — Careful Reading & Reflection

Reviewers read prayerfully, taking time to understand the book’s message.

Step 4 — Spirit-Led Review Creation

The reviewer writes a 4–7 sentence Christ-centered review designed to:

  • Uplift Christ
  • Strengthen Believers
  • Plant Seeds of Faith in Seekers

Step 5 — Prayer Team Intercession

Our prayer ministry covers the author, the message, and future readers.

Step 6 — Review Publication

Your review may be shared on:

  • FaithReads.org
  • Social Media (X, Instagram, Facebook)
  • Youth & YA reading circles
  • Church Partners
  • Global Reading Cohorts
  • Newsletter Highlights

Step 7 — Partnership Options

Authors May Choose to Collaborate Further Through:

  • Youth Reading Groups
  • Author Spotlights
  • Global Prayer Events
  • Partnership Features

Submission Policies

Please review the following submission policies:

  • All submissions are prayerfully evaluated.
  • Submission does NOT guarantee a published review.
  • FaithReads reserves the right to decline any submission.
  • Reviews may be edited for clarity or pastoral tone.
  • Reviews remain the expressive property of FaithReads.
  • Declined books will not be returned.
  • Authors must own legal rights to all content submitted.

Processing Time

Please allow 4–8 weeks for the full review process.
High-volume seasons (e.g., summer & year-end) may require additional time.

Book Submission Inquiry

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.