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Lutheran Voices Submission Guidelines

Series Vision: To develop quality, accessible books written primarily by ELCA authors that inform, teach, inspire, and renew. Grounded in Lutheran theology and practice, the books will cover a wide range of subjects and themes of interest to ELCA members and the wider Christian community. The writers will be encouraged to consider how their "voices" might inspire renewal and reform in the Christian community and the world.

Authors: We are seeking prophets and preachers, politicians and pastors; educators and scientists, caregivers and counselors; professors and students; scholars and home makers — people who have stories to tell, topics to illumine, and ideas to explore. It is expected that the authors will write out of a foundational understanding of Lutheran theology and practice, though topics may of interest to a wider Christian audience.

Format: The books in the series will feature attractive 4-color covers and will be approximately 96 pages long. Each book will include questions that may be used for individual reflection or group discussion. Each book will include a one-page bibliography of related resources.

Manuscript specifications: Manuscripts should be approximately 22,000 to 25,000 words, typed at about 260 words per page. That means a manuscript of about 85-95 pages. This works out to be a book that is approximately 96 pages at a trim size of about 5-1/4 x 7-3/4.

Book submissions: Please include the following information with your proposal.
  • Name, mailing address, e-mail address, and daytime telephone number;
  • Working title of your book;
  • Summary of your proposed book (subject, purpose, focus);
  • Other books on the same topic and how your proposal differs;
  • Potential readers of your book;
  • How your background (education/experience) qualifies you to write this book.
Acceptance: Should your idea, outline, or manuscript submission be accepted for publication, you would receive additional manuscript preparation guidelines, a request for publicity information, and a contract. Author payments will be royalty-based.

Please send your proposal to:

U.S. Mail:
Lutheran Voices Book Submissions
Augsburg Fortress
PO Box 1209
Minneapolis MN 55440-1209

     

Other Carriers (UPS or express services):
Lutheran Voices Book Submissions
Augsburg Fortress
100 South Fifth Street
Suite 600
Minneapolis MN 55402-1222

E-mail: lutheranvoices@augsburgfortress.org

If you would like your materials returned with our response, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage to cover return mail. Please allow eight to twelve weeks for our review of your proposal.