Publish with Free Priests Press.
We accept full manuscripts of 35,000 to 100,000 words, on a rolling basis, in three areas: Academic Theology, Ministerial Writing and Devotional and Inspirational.
Manuscripts must abide by our values.
Compassion
Rooted in Christ-inspired ministry and care for others.
Belonging
Fostering a welcoming community for all spiritual seekers, regardless of background.
Empowerment
Supporting, nurturing and commissioning individuals for ministry, including support for those with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
Equity
Promoting equality and actively opposing forms, beliefs, systems, as well as actions that divide and subjugate people.
Mindful Living
Encouraging a grounded, spiritual life.
Send us your manuscript.
- Include the full manuscript, 35,000 to 100,000 words.
- Send it as .docx or Google Docs. Please don’t send PDFs.
- Include a title, your name and a brief bio of up to 100 words, written in the third person.
- Previously published work may be considered; include the original publication details.
What we don’t accept
- Proselytizing or exclusionary theology
- Hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or ableism
- AI-generated submissions without meaningful human authorship or editing
Editorial review
The Free Priests Press Editorial Committee reviews every submission. We may make minor edits for clarity, grammar and formatting, or suggest major edits to content for clarity and flow. The Committee may accept or respectfully decline any submission at its discretion.
Compensation
Profits are shared between the author and FCM. Authors receive a publishing agreement that sets out the contract and how profits are distributed.