Here are the general guidelines for manuscript submission to 21st Century Press:
Type of Books we Publish
Our publishing group currently has three imprints, 21st Century Press, Viewpoint Publishers, Sonship Press.
21st Century Press: We currently are accepting scholarly works, Christian living, personal growth, finances, leadership, prophecy, fiction, devotional, critical church issues, commentaries, under 21st Century Press.
Sonship Press: is a children and youth publishing house.
Viewpoint Press: If your book is controversial in nature, we might consider it for Viewpoint Publishers
Types of Submissions
You may submit a completed manuscript, comprehensive proposal, or query letter. We also have ghostwriters ready to work with you on getting your idea to print.
File Types
We accept both PC and Mac compatible files in Word, Word Perfect, and other popular file types. Electronic files should be sent on CD or via email to lee@21stcenturypress.com. We also accept hardcopy submissions. Hardcopies should be double spaced on 8.5" x 11" paper and pages must be numbered. Previously published/printed books may also be sent.
Formatting
Text pages should have at least a 1 inch margin on all four sides. Front matter should be numbered with Roman numerals. Do not use hard returns to double space text. Rather use additional line spacing. Use only one space after each sentence.
Publishing services
When you become part of the exclusive 21 st Century Press family, here are a few things you can expect:
- Beautiful custom cover designs created specifically for your book (our books stand out on any shelf!).
- Full professional editing and text layout in a leading layout program, registered ISBN, and author copyright also provided.
- Book is set up for nationwide distribution with two of the largest distributor in the world, Ingram/Spring Arbor and Anchor Distributors. We guarantee product availability as Ingram and Anchor has agreed to purchase and warehouse each book we release. Welcome to the big time—your book may be ordered anywhere in the world through Ingram! (See distribution agreement for distribution sales.)
- The highest royalty earnings! Authors receive 50 percent royalty from all direct sales while also benefiting from a discount up to 75 percent on their own personal book purchases on a print run of up to 5,000. Our average print run is 2,500
- Author retains all rights to book as a partner for success in this exciting, unique and fulfilling venture with 21st Century Press.
- In most cases authors own the complete inventory of books and elect to partner with us in the sales.
- Book is available for sales on Amazon.com, Barnes &Noble.com, and many others. Most of our titles are picked up by Family Christian bookstores (385 stores nationwide), Mardel, CBD, and other independent stores.
- Much, MUCH MORE!!!
