Today's Christian Publishing Market
While there has been a steady increase in recent years for Christian-based literature owing to interest in spiritual themes increasing as readers get older, the revenue generated from book sales is typically far lower than sales for nonfiction titles and trade paperback fiction.
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Publishing Options
The traditional route of getting a book published has been significantly affected by both the downsizing of editorial houses and the increased access and affordability of self-publishing. The latter includes vanity presses, print on demand, ebooks, CDs and electronic downloads.
Marketing of Christian Books
Whether a writer's work is self-published or released by a Christian book publisher, it's incumbent upon the writer to actively participate in getting the word out to prospective buyers through word of mouth, websites, church newsletters, advertising in Christian publications, and/or direct mail.
No Agents Required
With the exception of the Christian romance market, it's not necessary to have an agent pitch your book proposal or full manuscript to a publisher. Agents tend not to get involved with this genre because of the low revenue generated. Nor do prospective publishers offer high advances to new authors because of the uncertainties about recouping the investment.
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SOURCE: eHow
Christina Hamlett, eHow Contributing Writer
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