Book Proposals

Have a great idea for a book? Will it be thoroughly evangelical Christian in its perspective? If so, we want to hear from you. Send us your proposal, and if it fits with Crossway's publishing ministry and acquisitions guidelines, we'll reach out to learn more.

What kinds of books is Crossway most interested in?

Nonfiction books that engage believers’ minds, stir their affections, and motivate their wills:

  • On key issues. These books typically address the critical issues facing Christians today in our personal lives, families, communities, and the wider culture.
  • On the Christian life. These books seek to provide a deeper understanding of Christian truth and its application to daily life, whether expositionally, topically, or systematically. Books in this category could include biblical teaching, the application of the Bible to Christian growth, evangelism, devotions, etc.
  • On a Christian worldview. These books address how the Christian, biblical worldview applies to the whole spectrum of human life, including art and culture, science and technology, literature and the human sciences. These books specifically answer the question of how the biblical, Christian faith makes a difference in the way in which one lives and works and impacts the wider culture.
  • Academic and professional volumes. Reflecting the same general approach mentioned above, these books are directed more toward college and seminary students, pastors, and others in full-time Christian work. These books focus on theology, biblical studies, church history, preaching, pastoral theology, etc.

To gain a better understanding of what we publish, please review the books section of Crossway.org.

What kinds of books is Crossway not interested in?

  • End-times or prophecy books
  • Collected sermons
  • Contemporary/popular biographies
  • Exposés of well-known Christians
  • Personal-experience stories
  • Poetry
  • Art books
  • Fiction

Crossway also does not accept unsolicited tract submissions.

What's the best way to submit my book proposal to Crossway?

To submit your book proposal, please fill out this form.

If Crossway is interested in your proposal, you will be contacted within eight weeks. If we do not reach out to you within eight weeks, we have decided not to move forward with your proposal. Please do not make any inquiries, whether by email or phone, as to the status of your proposal.

Thank you for your interest in Crossway's publishing ministry!