Worthy Publishing

alleycat · Apr 13, 2011

I don't think I've seen this listed anywhere on AW.

This is part of a press release for a new Christian publisher located in the Nashville area.

The former president of Thomas Nelson/Word announces the launch of a new Christian book publisher, Worthy Publishing, which will offer both children's and adult books.

The company will offer inspirational, devotional, and spiritual and personal growth books, as well as fiction and "select children's titles."

Sorry, no unsolicited manuscripts, but I thought people might still be interested.

http://worthypublishing.com

Calla Lily · Apr 13, 2011

I can't find squat on submission guidelines, and their Fall list is reprints and books by established authors. I'm basically looking to see if they're playing the "partnership" game, since their "about" and "mission" pages don't make that clear.

Cynical Lily is cynical.

alleycat · Apr 13, 2011

There was more information in the press releases, I just didn't type it all in.

I have the name of the person in charge of author relations, and an e-mail address for submissions (queries) if you're interested.

I don't know anything about them, other than their former relationship with Thomas Nelson, but they are certainly located in a nice part of town.

Calla Lily · Apr 13, 2011

Thanks; not for me. My books would give the CBA hives.

I'm just trying to be Room Mother for the peeps here.

I read the releases and the website--still don't see the words I'm watching out for. I've emailed them.

alleycat · Apr 13, 2011

I didn't actually visit the website. I just posted what was listed.

Robin Bayne · Apr 17, 2011

I haven't heard of them either, but I do know there is (or was) a decent sized Christian pub called "Walkworthy Press."

Calla Lily · Apr 17, 2011

No reply to my email yet.

Deb Kinnard · Apr 18, 2011

How come all my suspicious hackles are raising about this? Methinks this might be one for Bewares/Background Checks -- maybe someone outside this set of threads might know something about this house.

ToTestify · Apr 21, 2011

Well I hope someone will find out something about the new publishers, the more we Christians have to choose from, I would think it would make it easier to get published. Of course I'm totally new and don't have a clue what I am talking about and could very well be wrong.

Calla Lily · Apr 21, 2011

8 days since I emailed and I haven't heard one peep out of them. I'm going to port this thread to BR&BC. The minds on that board have better fu than me.

ToTestify, the tried-and-true way to get published is: Write a compelling book. Polish your ms. till it shines. Research agents. Send your query/proposal out in small batches to appropriate agents. Start a new book while you're on the query-go-round. As Rs come in, send it out to a new agent. The agent is the person who will get editors to pay attention to your book.

Worthy Publishing

alleycat

Still around

Calla Lily

On hiatus

alleycat

Still around

Calla Lily

On hiatus

alleycat

Still around

Robin Bayne

~writes for Him~

Calla Lily

On hiatus

Deb Kinnard

ToTestify

Calla Lily

On hiatus