Submissions
How to Submit a Manuscript to New Leaf Publishing Group
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR AUTHOR PROPOSAL FORM. THIS INFORMATION WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR COMPANY AND STREAMLINE THE SUBMISSION PROCESS BY ADDRESSING COMMON QUESTIONS. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF SUBMISSIONS, WE ARE UNABLE TO DISCUSS INDIVIDUAL MANUSCRIPTS UNTIL WE DETERMINE THEY ALIGN WITH OUR PUBLISHING NEEDS. (FAQS AVAILABLE BELOW.)
New Leaf Press & Master Books® Publishing Policy & Guidelines
We receive hundreds of submissions each year but publish only 35 to 40 new titles annually. To improve your chances of acceptance, please review our products and current manuscript needs before submitting. Please note: An author proposal form is required before submitting a manuscript.
Our Mission
New Leaf Publishing Group is dedicated to impacting eternity by glorifying God and advancing His Kingdom through faith-building education and apologetics resources.
Our Company
Located in Green Forest, Arkansas, we are a non-denominational publishing house dedicated to excellence. Our team of experienced professionals upholds Christian principles in all aspects of our work, striving to reflect a Christ-like spirit in everything we do. Please note: We are not a vanity press and do not offer print-on-demand (self-publishing) or reprint services. If you have already self-published your book and need a distributor, we do not provide that service. However, if you would like us to consider publishing your self-published work, please submit an author proposal and indicate that it has been previously self-published.
Our Products
We publish high-quality books that set a standard of excellence in the Christian market. New Leaf Publishing Group seeks books and educational resources that serve families, churches, Christian schools, hybrid schools, homeschool families, and co-ops. We also welcome projects that align with our mission, including Christian education resources and gift books.
We Are Currently Seeking the Following
Nonfiction: Before submitting your project, we encourage you to review our existing products to ensure your work aligns with our publishing focus. Each of our imprints is guided by a mission statement that helps determine what we publish. As the world’s largest publisher of creation-based material for all ages, we actively seek well-developed books that serve families, ministries, homeschool communities, and Christian education.
We are currently looking for resources in the following categories:
- Apologetics
- Homeschool curriculum and small-group resources
- Christian living, stewardship, and reference titles
- Church life, discipleship, relationships, and renewal resources
- Educational books for homeschool, Christian schools, Hybrid schools, and Co-ops (Grades K-12) with a young-earth perspective
- Inspirational titles, including gift books, church leadership resources, and children’s Bibles
Please note: We are not currently accepting fiction, poetry, or autobiographies—unless the author has a strong online platform and aligns with our mission.
Submitting Your Book Proposal
We seek unique, high-quality manuscripts that are well-written and deliver a meaningful, positive message to readers. Our authors should be able to clearly and effectively communicate their ideas—both in writing and speaking—and leverage online media to engage their audience. Before submitting your manuscript, please download and complete the proposal form for consideration:
Download Author’s Proposal Document
The purpose of this proposal is to pinpoint the information we need in order to best assess your project and see if it fits our current needs and audience. This form and any additional information may be submitted as an email attachment to [email protected].
Please note: While we make every effort to respond to each submission personally, due to the high volume of proposals, if you have not heard from us within 90 days, it means we are unable to move forward with your project at this time. We do accept simultaneous submissions.
FAQs
Q: Can I speak with someone about my proposal before submitting it?
A: Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to discuss manuscripts until we determine whether they align with our publishing needs. Our team is focused on handling numerous projects across various stages of sales, marketing, publicity, pre-press, and editorial processes. We cannot provide individual consultations about general publishing or submission questions while managing these ongoing tasks.
Q: Can I send my full manuscript or self-published book for consideration?
A: You must first submit an author proposal form before sending your manuscript. This helps save time, while allowing us to more effectively manage and evaluate the proposals we receive.
Q: Can my proposal be mailed to you through the post office?
A: We no longer accept submissions by mail. This process helps save you time and money and ensures that your important documents (such as manuscripts and photos) remain in your care unless we choose to publish your project.
Q: Do you accept simultaneous submissions?
A: Yes, we do accept simultaneous submissions.
Q: How long will it take for me to receive a response after submitting my proposal?
A: If you have not received any communication from us after 90 days, it means we are unable to move forward with your current book proposal.
Q: Are you a vanity press or self-publishing company?
A: We are not a vanity press. We do not offer print-on-demand (self-publishing) services or reprints.