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Watermark Publishing receives thousands of manuscripts, but only selects one to four per year for publication.

 

​Here are a few things you can expect if your work is selected for publication:

 

  • Professional custom cover designs created specifically for your book, along with manuscript editing and layout. 

 

  • ISBN registration, copyright inclusion, and Library of Congress cataloguing.

 

  • Nationwide distribution through Ingram/Spring Arbor, the world's largest book distributor.

 

  • Marketing representation and assistance.

 

  • Custom website design and hosting for the book.

 

  • Various publication formats including paper format and eBook format, which can be purchased and viewed through various technology applications including Barnes and Noble Nook, Amazon Kindle, smart phones, tablets, etc.

 

  • High royalty earnings and extensive discounts for author-purchased product.

 

  • Online ordering options through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Watermark's bookstore, and many other websites.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All publications must be Christian or biblically-based and fit into one of the following categories:
 
  • Non-Fiction
  • Fiction
  • Political (conservative view)
  • Biography
  • Self-Help/Instructional
We DO NOT publish new age, erotica, prophetic, or anything that contradicts our core values or statement of faith.
 
Publications will not be considered that include excessively foul-language or overly graphic detail.  Some language or graphic detail may be required for truth in story-telling with non-fiction works, but must be kept to a minimum and may be changed by the publisher to fit quidelines.
Create a Proposal

 

The proposal should include:

 

  1. The book title.

  2. A Table of Contents, including a two or three sentance description of each chapter.

  3. A brief description of the proposed book, including the unique contribution your book will make or need that will be met, and why you feel it must be published.

  4. Who is your intended reader (demographic, age group, etc.)

  5. A personal biographical sketch, including your qualifications to write the book.

 

The proposal should be no more than 5-7 pages (single sided), and saved in either MS Word or Adobe PDF format.

 

Traditional Publishing Submission & Guidelines

Complete the following Steps for Submission:

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