Submissions

We represent authors whose books are primarily geared for the adult trade book market, with some youth titles—mainly non-fiction with select fiction. If your project feels like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the guidelines below carefully before submitting.

What We Acquire

We welcome new submissions for adult fiction and non-fiction, teen and young adult fiction and non-fiction, middle grade fiction and non-fiction, and select children’s fiction and non-fiction (picture books and board books). We accept clean and inspirational fiction only (no profanity or adult scenes).

  • Historical
  • Romantic Suspense
  • Historical Romance
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Women’s
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Cozy Mysteries
  • Middle Grade
  • Early Readers
  • Picture Books (on a limited basis and typically un-illustrated)
  • Young Adult (YA)—skewing toward the older end of YA and even into adult fiction
  • Speculative Fiction—rarely accepted but are willing to review
  • Christian Living
  • Relationships
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Women’s Leadership
  • Marriage
  • Personal Growth / Self-Help
  • Bible Studies
  • Parenting
  • Women’s Issues
  • Men’s Issues
  • Home / DIY
  • Theology
  • Ministry
  • Spirit-Filled Living
  • Cultural Issues
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Prophecy
  • Spiritual Disciplines
  • Teens
  • Children
  • Young Adult
  • Health & Wellness (must have relevant degrees)
  • Poetry
  • Short Stories
  • AI-generated queries, proposals, or sample writings—written or edited by AI

How to Submit Your Proposal

  • Submit your proposal and sample writing in Microsoft Word, not as a shared Google Drive or OneDrive link.
  • Insert page numbers in your document.
  • Use a non-cursive font: Aptos, Arial, or Times New Roman at 12 pt. size.
  • Email your submission to: [email protected].
  • In the subject line, note if you are directing your inquiry to a specific agent: Blythe, Stephanie, or Cynthia. If you don’t have a preference, we will route it to the best person.

Fiction—Adult and Children’s
In the body of your email, include your pitch. Then attach your proposal and your COMPLETED manuscript as Word documents. Please do not send them as links.

Non-Fiction—Adult and Children’s
In the body of your email, include your pitch. Attach your proposal as a Microsoft Word document, not as a link. Your proposal should include a COMPLETED outline as well as three sample chapters for a chapter book, or five sample devotions if it is a devotional.

Important Note
We do not need a separate query letter—just send your book proposal and sample chapters. We cannot consider a manuscript or chapters submitted without a book proposal.

What to Expect Next

You can expect to hear back from us within eight weeks if we are interested in your project. We are not able to respond to every inquiry we receive, but we do read each submission as it comes in, and we appreciate you considering our agency.

If you submitted through our submissions line and haven’t heard back in eight weeks, you are welcome to send a follow-up message on the same email thread. Thank you for thinking of us to review your work.

Not Quite Ready to Submit? 

A professional critique or coaching session can make all the difference before you submit. Let one of our agents review your proposal, offer feedback on your manuscript, and help you put your best work forward. We’d love to help you get there.

Book a Pitch Appointment Or Coaching Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question before reaching out? You may find your answer here.

A: We are more likely to give serious consideration to your project if we have had an appointment with you—at a writer’s conference or through one of our pitch appointments. We also value recommendations from our clients and publishing contacts. You are always welcome to submit through our submissions page as well.

A: BDA has a template for both fiction and non-fiction writers that we make available if we meet with you at a conference or through a pitch appointment with you.

A: Yes. If you submitted through our submissions line, you can send a follow-up on the same email thread after about eight weeks. The same applies if you were invited to submit directly to an agent.

A: Depending on the book and how it was received in the marketplace, we may be able to. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. Most often we would look at your next book if you have previously self-published.

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Questions Before You Submit?

We’re happy to help. Reach out through our Contact page or book a pitch appointment to talk through your project with one of our agents before you submit.

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