Writer's Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Want to submit a proposal or manuscript for our consideration? Please note that Barbour Publishing now only accepts book proposals via e-mail; paper proposals will not be reviewed by our editors and will ultimately be destroyed. Download the guidelines to ensure that your materials meet our specifications and will receive the proper attention from our editorial staff.

Heartsong Presents Guidelines (60KB)

Heartsong Presents Mysteries Guidelines (124KB)

Barbour Publishing Fiction Guidelines (36KB)

Barbour Publishing Nonfiction Guidelines (28KB)

Free Lancers Wanted for Men's Devotional Journals

We are currently looking for male freelance writers to contribute to an upcoming daily devotional journal from Barbour Publishing. Please read the following guidelines and helps before submitting two samples to submissions@barbourbooks.com. Please be sure to include a subject line that includes the words "Great Adventure samples." A Barbour editor will contact you if your writing samples meet our expectations; if selected to participate, you will be offered a contract for a designated number of readings at a flat fee of $20 apiece, with Barbour purchasing all rights. Samples must be received by November 4 for consideration.

Barbour Publishing Men's Devotional Journal Guidelines (24KB)