Welcome and thanks for your interest in Westminster John Knox Press. If you’d like to submit a proposal, please review the guidelines below carefully.
Westminster John Knox Press publishes books in theology, biblical studies, preaching, worship, ethics, religion and culture, and other related fields for four main markets: scholars and students in colleges, universities, seminaries, and divinity schools; preachers, educators, and counselors working in churches; members of mainline Protestant congregations; and books specifically related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Please keep in mind:
- We do not publish fiction, memoir, or poetry, - We do not publish dissertations or Festschriften - While WJK does not publish children's books, you may submit your children's book manuscript to our partner imprint, Flyaway Books, by clicking here - The review process can take eight to twelve weeks or more - The volume of unsolicited proposals we receive makes it impossible for us to offer personal feedback in most cases - Electronic submission is required. Send proposals to submissions@wjkbooks.com. - Do not send a complete manuscript instead of a proposal - Please review our books and publishing program before submitting a proposal to insure that WJK is a good fit for your work. Proposals that do not fall into one of the general categories above will not be acknowledged.
Guidelines for Submitting a ProposalGuidelines for submitting a proposal for consideration can be downloaded through the links below. Guidelines are provided for books with an academic, professional, and general reader audience.
Academic Book Proposal Guidelines
Professional Book Proposal Guidelines
General Reader Book Proposal Guidelines