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Moody Publishers
Christian, Children's, Nonfiction
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Moody Publishers
Moody Publishers is closed to unsolicited manuscripts as of October 2026. It gives priority to proposals from literary agents, its own authors and writers it meets at conferences, and it replies within about 6 weeks when it does read one.
Moody Publishers is the publishing arm connected to Moody Bible Institute, with roots going back to 1894. Moody Publishers books cover Christian living, marriage and family, ministry, Bibles, devotionals, women’s Bible studies and books for kids and teens.
Its submissions page says Moody is not taking unsolicited manuscripts right now, and its old proposal FAQ page has been removed. We list it as closed until that changes, and we recheck it every month.
What Moody Publishers is looking for
- Books that honor God in what they say and how they say it
- Christian living, marriage and family and ministry titles
- Devotionals and women's Bible studies
- Fiction, nonfiction and studies for kids and teens
When it reads a proposal, it judges fit, writing quality and sales potential.
Publishes
- Children's
- Christian
- Nonfiction
- Religion and Spirituality
Specialties
- Bible study
- Christian living
- Devotional
How to submit to Moody Publishers
From its own guidelines- Check the Moody Publishers submissions page for its current status before you send anything.
- If you have an agent or an invitation, prepare the full proposal it lists: bio, synopsis, contents, introduction and two sample chapters.
- Format the chapters in Microsoft Word as its guidelines describe.
- Send it the way your agent or editor contact tells you, and allow about 6 weeks.
Is Moody Publishers right for your book?
A good fit if
You already have a literary agent, you have published with Moody before, or you met a Moody editor at a Christian writers conference who asked to see your work.
Look elsewhere if
You are a first-time author without an agent or a personal contact at Moody. Wait until it reopens, or look at the open Christian publishers in our directory.
Questions about Moody Publishers
Is Moody Publishers accepting submissions?
No, not from unsolicited authors as of October 2026. Moody Publishers says on its support page that it is not taking unsolicited manuscripts. It gives priority to literary agents, authors it already publishes, people connected to Moody ministries and writers it meets at conferences. We recheck its status every month.
What should a Moody Publishers submission include?
A Moody Publishers submission is a full proposal. It lists a short bio, a one-page synopsis, a detailed table of contents with chapter summaries, the introduction and at least two sample chapters. It also asks for word count, audience, competing titles, endorsers and your platform numbers. A proposal missing any item is rejected.
What kind of Moody Publishers books are published?
Moody Publishers books are Christian titles for adults, teens and children. Its catalog covers Christian living, marriage and family, ministry, Bibles and commentaries, devotionals, women's Bible studies and fiction and nonfiction for kids. Read a few recent titles before you pitch so you know its voice.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
