Traditional publisher
David C Cook
Christian, Religion and Spirituality
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About David C Cook
David C Cook is not open to unsolicited book or curriculum proposals. It considers proposals sent by literary agents only, so you need an agent to pitch a book. Its periodicals Power for Living and The Quiet Hour take outside writers directly.
David C Cook is a Christian publisher based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 4050 Lee Vance Dr. It is part of Cook Media Global. The house publishes books and curriculum for kids, teens and adults. Its list includes devotional and Christian living titles. Its readers range from middle grade and young adult to adult audiences.
Today David C Cook does not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts for books or curriculum products. Manuscripts sent directly will be returned without review. The house considers book and curriculum proposals that come through literary agents. Separately, its periodicals Power for Living and The Quiet Hour accept pieces from writers who follow the guidelines on the submissions page.
What David C Cook is looking for
- Books and curriculum for kids, teens and adults
- Devotional and Christian living titles
- Book and curriculum proposals sent by literary agents
- For Power for Living, pieces that do not contradict a biblical worldview, written for readers 50+
Publishes
- Christian
- Religion and Spirituality
Specialties
- Christian living
- Devotional
How to submit to David C Cook
From its own guidelines- Find a literary agent who represents Christian books or curriculum.
- Work with your agent to prepare a book or curriculum proposal.
- Have your agent submit the proposal to David C Cook.
- For short pieces, read the Power for Living and The Quiet Hour guidelines on the submissions page.
Is David C Cook right for your book?
A good fit if
This suits agented authors writing Christian books or curriculum for children, teens or adults, especially devotional and Christian living projects.
Look elsewhere if
Unagented authors with a book or curriculum project should look elsewhere, since unsolicited proposals and manuscripts are returned without review.
Questions about David C Cook
Does David C Cook accept unsolicited manuscripts?
No. David C Cook does not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts for books or curriculum products. Manuscripts sent directly will be returned without review. The house considers book and curriculum proposals that come through literary agents. The one exception is its periodicals, Power for Living and The Quiet Hour, which take pieces from outside writers who follow the guidelines on the submissions page.
How do I submit to David C Cook?
You submit through a literary agent. Your agent sends David C Cook a proposal for your book or curriculum project. The house reviews proposals that arrive that way. If you write shorter pieces, check the Power for Living and The Quiet Hour writer guidelines on the submissions page. Power for Living wants pieces that do not contradict a biblical worldview, written for readers 50+.
Where is David C Cook based?
David C Cook is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 4050 Lee Vance Dr. It is part of Cook Media Global. The house publishes Christian books and curriculum for kids, teens and adults, including devotional and Christian living titles. Book and curriculum proposals reach it only through literary agents, while its periodicals Power for Living and The Quiet Hour take outside writers directly.
Listing history
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