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Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Christian, Children's, Fiction
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Barbour Publishing
Barbour Publishing does not accept unsolicited manuscripts and works only through literary agents. The Ohio Christian publisher releases devotionals, Bibles, gift books and inspirational fiction, so find an agent who handles Christian books.
Barbour Publishing is a Christian publisher based in Uhrichsville, Ohio, where it works from a 70,000 square foot facility. It began in 1981 as a remainder seller called Book Bargains and published its first title, The Pilgrim’s Progress, in 1984. Today it releases more than 200 new titles a year, including the Bible Promise Book series, devotionals, Bibles, journals, children’s books and around three dozen inspirational fiction titles a year.
Barbour does not accept unsolicited manuscripts from authors. It reviews work only when a literary agent submits it, and its editors contact the agent if a project is selected. From time to time it looks for specific types of manuscripts and announces those needs through writers’ organizations and to agencies. Unagented writers should look for an agent who handles Christian books.
What Barbour Publishing is looking for
- Mass appeal Christian nonfiction and devotionals for men and women
- Bibles, Bible studies and scripture based puzzle books
- Inspirational romance, historical fiction and suspense
- Children's products and practical journals
- Spanish language Christian products
Publishes
- Children's
- Christian
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Religion and Spirituality
- Romance
Specialties
- Bible study
- Christian fiction
- Devotional
How to submit to Barbour Publishing
From its own guidelines- Find a literary agent who represents Christian fiction or nonfiction.
- Have your agent submit the manuscript to Barbour following its writers' guidelines.
- Watch writers' organizations such as American Christian Writers for any calls Barbour announces.
- Do not send an unsolicited manuscript to Barbour yourself.
Is Barbour Publishing right for your book?
A good fit if
Barbour suits agented authors of Christian devotionals, gift nonfiction and inspirational fiction, especially romance and historical stories.
Look elsewhere if
Writers without an agent should look elsewhere, since Barbour does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
Questions about Barbour Publishing
Does Barbour Publishing accept unsolicited manuscripts?
No. Barbour Publishing does not accept unsolicited manuscripts from authors. It reviews work only when a literary agent submits it, and if editors select a project they contact the agent directly. Barbour sometimes announces calls for specific types of manuscripts through writers' organizations and agencies, so watch those channels if you write Christian books.
What does Barbour Publishing publish?
Barbour publishes Christian books, including the Bible Promise Book series, devotionals, journals, Bibles in several versions, Bible studies, puzzle books, children's products and Spanish language titles. It also releases around three dozen fiction titles a year, led by inspirational romance, historical fiction and suspense. It puts out more than 200 new titles annually.
Where is Barbour Publishing based?
Barbour Publishing is based in Uhrichsville, Ohio, where it runs a 70,000 square foot facility. It began in 1981 as Book Bargains, a remainder seller, before publishing its own titles from 1984. Its location does not change the submission route, since all manuscripts must come through a literary agent.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
