Publishing Process & Author Information
Relevant Publishers is a values-driven publishing house dedicated to books that reflect timeless biblical truth, meaningful storytelling, and enduring moral insight.
We consider both fiction and nonfiction, including works that are explicitly faith-centered as well as books that are not overtly Christian but remain consistent with biblical values and are free from themes that conflict with our mission.
Before submitting, please review our focus carefully on our SUBMISSIONS PAGE.
We only consider manuscripts that align with our mission and publishing standards.
We consider both fiction and nonfiction, including works that are explicitly faith-centered as well as books that are not overtly Christian but remain consistent with biblical values and are free from themes that conflict with our mission.
Before submitting, please review our focus carefully on our SUBMISSIONS PAGE.
We only consider manuscripts that align with our mission and publishing standards.
What Authors Should Know
Our publishing house was instituted to partner with authors and illustrators for success.
- We are a traditional publisher. This means we never charge authors for publishing your book.
- We support marketing and promotion efforts, but authors are expected to actively participate in promoting their work.
- Relevant Publishers LLC offers a standard author contract with increasing royalty payments as book sales increase.
- We offer a discount for author copies of books and have no restrictions on the sale of author copies.
- We never require authors to purchase books.
- Royalty payments are paid quarterly.
Our Publication Process
These are the steps in our publication process:
1. ONLINE SUBMISSION
Relevant Publishers LLC accepts manuscripts ideas from new authors through our online portal. We request authors seeking publication with Relevant Publishers LLC read our SUBMISSIONS information to ensure that your manuscript aligns with our values and publishing focus. Authors already with Relevant Publishers LLC through a previous Publishing Agreement can submit new books directly to our managing director via email.
On our SUBMISSIONS page, you will find a direct link our New Author Submission Form to upload basic author details and general information about your manuscript.
After our editors receive and review your New Author Submission Form, if we are interested in pursuing your project further, we will contact you via email.
2. EDITORIAL REVIEW
If your submission is selected for further consideration, we may request additional materials and enter a more in-depth review process.
In some cases, we may offer a Right to Read Agreement, which provides our team with an exclusive review period—typically 30 to 60 days—to evaluate your manuscript in detail.
During this time, the manuscript is under review by our editorial team. All submissions are treated with confidentiality, and authors retain full rights to their work.
3. AVERAGE TIME BEFORE PUBLICATION
Publication timelines vary depending on the needs of each project, including editing, design, and production requirements. Typically, publication occurs within 18-30 months of a formal publishing agreement.
Most projects move through the publishing process over an extended timeline, depending on readiness and complexity.
1. ONLINE SUBMISSION
Relevant Publishers LLC accepts manuscripts ideas from new authors through our online portal. We request authors seeking publication with Relevant Publishers LLC read our SUBMISSIONS information to ensure that your manuscript aligns with our values and publishing focus. Authors already with Relevant Publishers LLC through a previous Publishing Agreement can submit new books directly to our managing director via email.
On our SUBMISSIONS page, you will find a direct link our New Author Submission Form to upload basic author details and general information about your manuscript.
After our editors receive and review your New Author Submission Form, if we are interested in pursuing your project further, we will contact you via email.
2. EDITORIAL REVIEW
If your submission is selected for further consideration, we may request additional materials and enter a more in-depth review process.
In some cases, we may offer a Right to Read Agreement, which provides our team with an exclusive review period—typically 30 to 60 days—to evaluate your manuscript in detail.
During this time, the manuscript is under review by our editorial team. All submissions are treated with confidentiality, and authors retain full rights to their work.
3. AVERAGE TIME BEFORE PUBLICATION
Publication timelines vary depending on the needs of each project, including editing, design, and production requirements. Typically, publication occurs within 18-30 months of a formal publishing agreement.
Most projects move through the publishing process over an extended timeline, depending on readiness and complexity.
Author Eligibility
Due to tax and reporting requirements, we currently accept submissions only from authors who meet the following criteria:
Due to tax and reporting requirements, we currently accept submissions only from authors who meet the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Possess a valid Social Security Number
- Able to complete a W-9 tax form
- Maintain a valid U.S. mailing address
Ready to Submit?
Check out our SUBMISSIONS page to see our submission guidelines.
👉 SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION
Check out our SUBMISSIONS page to see our submission guidelines.
👉 SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION