Major publishing house
Apiary (formerly Worthy), an imprint of Hachette Nashville, Hachette Book Group
Christian, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
Published Updated Reviewed every month · next review November 2026
About Apiary (formerly Worthy)
Apiary (formerly Worthy) is closed to unagented writers. As a Hachette Book Group imprint, it does not consider unsolicited manuscripts or queries, so you need a literary agent to submit. Unsolicited material will not be answered.
Apiary (formerly Worthy) is part of Hachette Nashville at Hachette Book Group, with an office in Franklin, Tennessee. It began as an independent Christian publisher and joined Hachette Book Group in 2018. It publishes faith-based books and resources for spiritual, emotional, mental and physical transformation, including Bibles, Bible studies and devotionals. Its titles include Renewal by Dr. Henry Cloud and Return to the Shack by WM Paul Young.
Submissions are agent-only today. Hachette does not consider unsolicited manuscripts or queries, and material sent without an agent will not be answered and may be destroyed without being returned. Hachette recommends that you first get an established literary agent and points to Literary Market Place for agency listings. WorthyKids is now a separate Hachette Nashville imprint under the same policy.
What Apiary (formerly Worthy) is looking for
- Faith-based books and resources that offer spiritual, emotional, mental and physical transformation
- Bibles, Bible studies and devotionals
- Books by spiritual leaders, pastors, Bible teachers, experts and storytellers
- Titles for the reading interests of Middle America, especially faith and conservative politics
Publishes
- Christian
- Nonfiction
- Religion and Spirituality
Specialties
- Bible study
- Christian living
- Devotional
How to submit to Apiary (formerly Worthy)
From its own guidelines- Look up established literary agents in Literary Market Place.
- Choose agents who represent Christian and faith-based nonfiction.
- Query those agents rather than Apiary directly.
- Let your agent submit your project to Apiary.
Is Apiary (formerly Worthy) right for your book?
A good fit if
Apiary suits pastors, Bible teachers, spiritual leaders and Christian storytellers who already work with a literary agent and write faith-based nonfiction.
Look elsewhere if
Writers without an agent should look elsewhere, because Hachette does not consider unsolicited manuscripts, submissions or queries.
Books published by Apiary (formerly Worthy)
Well-known titles- RenewalDr. Henry Cloud
- Stand SteadyCissie Graham Lynch
- Return to the ShackWM Paul Young
- Defiant LightsNirup Alphonse
- House of the ForestTara Sierra Moseley
Apiary (formerly Worthy) imprints
Which take submissions| Imprint | Direct submissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WorthyKids | Agent only | Listed as a Hachette Nashville imprint. HBG-wide policy applies. |
Questions about Apiary (formerly Worthy)
Does Apiary (formerly Worthy) accept unsolicited manuscripts?
No, Apiary does not accept unsolicited manuscripts or queries. It follows the Hachette Book Group policy, which means only literary agents can submit. Material sent without an agent will not be answered and may be destroyed without being returned. Hachette suggests that you first find an established literary agent, and it points to Literary Market Place for agency listings.
How do I submit to Apiary (formerly Worthy)?
You submit through a literary agent. Start by finding agents who represent faith-based nonfiction, using Literary Market Place or similar listings, and query them with your project. If an agent takes you on, that agent can send your work to Apiary. Do not send your manuscript or query to the imprint yourself, as it will not be answered.
What does Apiary (formerly Worthy) publish?
Apiary publishes faith-based books and resources that offer spiritual, emotional, mental and physical transformation. Its list includes Bibles, Bible studies and devotionals by spiritual leaders, pastors, Bible teachers, experts and storytellers. Titles include Stand Steady by Cissie Graham Lynch and House of the Forest by Tara Sierra Moseley. Hachette Nashville imprints focus on faith and conservative politics.
Listing history
- Checked on the publisher's own site
- Checked on the publisher's own site
