Thank you for your interest in publishing with Deseret Book.

Deseret Book is a publisher and retailer that publishes and distributes books that reflect the values held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We welcome unsolicited manuscripts that meet the following criteria:

• Relevant: The topic is specific and applicable to a broad demographic of Latter-day Saints.
• Clear premise: The manuscript has a well-defined central idea or thesis that a reader can easily grasp.
• Logical structure: The content is organized in a way that is easy to follow and understand, with ideas that flow from one point to the next.
• Uplifting: The manuscript has a positive and inspirational tone that encourages and strengthens readers.

GENRES

Our Deseret Book imprint primarily publishes nonfiction work for a Latter-day Saint audience in the following genres:

• Gospel teaching: Helps readers learn more about a gospel topic like prayer, repentance, faith, etc.
• Inspiration: Aims to encourage and inspire readers in their efforts to live the restored gospel.
• Scripture reference: Offers readers insights into the meaning and application of scripture.
• Help and hope: Provides readers with practical help and hope for navigating life's challenges, through the lens of the gospel.

We occasionally publish history, biography, fiction, and family or parenting books that are unique and specific to a Latter-day Saint audience.

We are NOT interested in the following genres:

• Family histories, memoirs, autobiographies
• Journals, workbooks, daily devotionals, poetry
• Personal development, health and wellness, financial advice
• Cookbooks
• Fantasy and science fiction
• Children's picture books, coloring books, activity books

Shadow Mountain

In addition to our Deseret Book imprint, we publish values-based, general-market books through our Shadow Mountain imprint. Please visit Shadow Mountain Submission Guidelines for more information.

Covenant Communications

We publish children's books, as well as other fiction and nonfiction books tailored to Latter-day Saints, through our Covenant Communications imprint. Please visit Covenant Communications Submission Guidelines for more information.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

For your manuscript to be considered, please submit to our online portal a query letter, author information, and a full manuscript.

1. Query letters should include
• Information about your manuscript, including the title, genre, intended audience, total word count, synopsis, and a compelling two–three sentence elevator pitch.
• A brief explanation about why this book is different from others in its genre.
• An outline of the contents.
2. The author section should include
• A concise author bio (one short paragraph).
• Your contact information.
• An overview of your background in relation to your manuscript.
3. Manuscripts should be
• Typed and saved in a single Word document.
• Single or double spaced, in 12-point font.
• Spell-checked and proofread. Your submission should represent your best work, not a first draft.
• For nonfiction books, include complete documentation for your sources and a bibliography.

REVIEW PROCESS

After our acquisitions and editorial teams review your manuscript, they may (1) accept it for publication, (2) invite you to revise and resubmit it, or (3) reject it.

Please note that a rejection does not necessarily mean that your manuscript is unpublishable—only that it is not right for Deseret Book. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide detailed critiques or evaluations of manuscripts or explanations of how we came to our decision.

POLICIES

• We will only review manuscripts submitted through our online portal. Hard-copy and emailed manuscripts will be discarded.
• We are unable to meet with prospective authors in person or over the phone.
• We are unable to dispense advice or guidance about writing a book—including via email.
• We are unable to accept works that have been previously published or self-published.
• Author rights and royalties are not discussed or granted until a manuscript has been accepted for publication.
• Please do not send duplicate manuscripts to Deseret Book and Shadow Mountain. All online manuscript submissions go through the same channels, and duplicates will be discarded.
• We are unable to provide status updates on submissions until we've completed our review. Please allow up to sixteen weeks for us to review and respond.

QUESTIONS

If you have a specific question that is not answered here, or if you would like to withdraw your submission, please email submissions@deseretbook.com.

Please submit your manuscript here: Deseret Book Submissions