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InterVarsity Press (IVP)
Christian, Academic, Children's
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About InterVarsity Press
InterVarsity Press does not review unsolicited proposals, manuscripts or self-published books. Authors can email a proposal only after direct contact with an IVP editor, who then supplies the guidelines. The Christian publisher is now based in Lisle, Illinois.
InterVarsity Press, founded in 1947, is the publishing arm of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and works within its purpose statement. It publishes thoughtful Christian books meant to shape the lives of readers and the cultures they live in, under several imprints including IVP Academic, and it launched its LifeGuide Bible Studies series in 1985. It is based in Lisle, Illinois.
IVP does not review or respond to unsolicited proposals, manuscripts or self-published books, and it does not return submissions. The route in is direct contact with an IVP editor, for example at a conference; the editor then explains the proposal process.
What InterVarsity Press is looking for
- Thoughtful Christian books for lay readers
- Academic theology and biblical studies (IVP Academic)
- Bible studies
Publishes
- Academic
- Children's
- Christian
- Nonfiction
- Religion and Spirituality
Specialties
- Bible study
- Christian living
How to submit to InterVarsity Press
From its own guidelines- Do not send unsolicited proposals or manuscripts; IVP will not review them.
- Make direct contact with an IVP editor, for example at a conference.
- Email your proposal to that editor, who will give you the guidelines.
Is InterVarsity Press right for your book?
A good fit if
Christian authors and scholars who have met or corresponded with an IVP editor.
Look elsewhere if
Authors without editor contact, and self-published books.
InterVarsity Press imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IVP | No | Proposals only after contact with an IVP editor. |
| IVP Academic | No | Proposals only after contact with an IVP editor. |
Questions about InterVarsity Press
Does InterVarsity Press accept unsolicited proposals?
No. InterVarsity Press does not review or respond to unsolicited proposals, manuscripts or self-published books, and it does not return them. Authors can email a proposal only after direct contact with an IVP editor, who then supplies the submission guidelines.
Where is InterVarsity Press based?
InterVarsity Press is based in Lisle, Illinois, after moving there in fall 2023. It is the publishing arm of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and has published Christian books since 1947, including academic titles under its IVP Academic imprint. Check the publisher's own page for any change before you submit.
How can I meet an IVP editor?
IVP's guidelines require direct contact with an editor before a proposal. Many Christian publishers meet new authors at writers conferences, so attending one where IVP editors take appointments is a practical step. Prepare a short pitch and a one-page summary to share.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
