Book and Periodical Guidelines

Adult Nonfiction Books

Wesleyan Publishing House is an innovative leader in communicating the life-transforming message of holiness to the world. We are seeking adult nonfiction titles in the following categories.

Bible Study

Books and resources that motivate adult believers to understand and apply God’s Word to their lives. Recent titles include the Celebrate DVD Bible Study Series, the Lectio Divina Bible Studies, Paul—Messenger of Grace Bible Study series, and the Sisters in Faith Bible Study series.

Christian Living

Books and resources that inspire Christians to live authentic Christian lives. Recent titles include ReThink Your Life: A Unique Diet to Renew Your Mind, Faith Legacy: Six Values to Shape Your Child’s Journey, and The Invisible: What the Church Can Do to Find and Serve the Least of These.

Spiritual Formation

Books that provide direction to Christians for deepening their personal relationship with God. Recent titles include Common Ground: What All Christians Believe and Why It Matters, Spiritual Waypoints: Helping Others Navigate the Journey, and 7 Saving Graces: Living Above the Deadly Sins.

Ministry Leadership

Books and resources that provide solutions for pastors. Recent titles in this area include Here Today, There Tomorrow: Unleashing Your Church’s Potential, Ancient Fire: The Power of Christian Rituals in Contemporary Worship, and Stan Toler’s Practical Guide for Ministry Transition.

Writing We Cannot Use

We are not currently publishing fiction, memoirs or personal experience, poetry, children’s books, academic works, or textbooks. We publish very few devotional books. Titles of this type must have a unique focus. Please see below for more information regarding devotionals.

Send all book proposals to submissions@wesleyan.org. No queries, please.

Periodicals

Light from the Word

Light from the Word is a daily devotional, published quarterly, with a circulation of approximately 27,000. We look for clean, tight, inspirational writing that makes minimal use of first person. Writing must lead readers to discover a biblical truth and apply that truth to their lives. Each devotional contains a title, theme verse, body text, and action statement of affirmation.

Devotionals are written by assignment; a typical assignment is for seven devotionals of approximately 215 words each. Payment is $100 for seven devotionals.

Writers who would like to be considered for an assignment may submit devotional writing samples to submissions@wesleyan.org. Write "Devotional Samples" in the subject line. If WPH decides to pursue a partnership and offer an assignment, writers will be contacted within six months.

Vista

Vista sample

Vista: Journal of Holy Living is an eight-page weekly periodical that supports Christians in living as fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.

Vista is theme based. To receive the theme list, send Vista submissions to vista@wesleyan.org. Write "Vista Submission" and the genre in the subject line. No attachments, please! Include your article in the body of the e-mail.

We are looking for the following:

Short articles for adults—articles for general spiritual growth, developing prayer life, habits of Bible reading, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, fellowship in the community of faith.
For young adults—articles on connecting with other Christians, career issues, budgeting, finding a spouse, dating and courtship, sexual purity, establishing a church home.
For families—homework help, getting children ready for school, dealing with teachers, marriage and relationship strengthening, budgeting, family devotions, teaching your faith to your children.
For empty nesters—estate planning, retirement or second career/ministry, giving, taking care of elderly parents, rekindling romance.
For grandparents and older adults—how to handle the holidays, making new friends, coping with loss (loved ones, health, independence), downsizing, remarriage after losing a spouse.

We acquire the following types of writing for Vista—

Inspirational fiction or nonfiction (500-550 words)
Practical, how-to nonfiction (500-550 words)
Humor (250-300 words)
Fillers on Christian topics (100 words)

Payment varies from $5 to $35.

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