Prospective authors
If you are an Orthodox Christian catechist, pastor, educator, or scholar we are interested in receiving your book proposal. We publish both popular level books and academic monographs and edited volumes. Primarily, we are interested in publishing catechetical works aimed at inquirers and catechumens, as well as books on Orthodox theology, spirituality, liturgics, philosophy, aesthetics, and history. We are committed to producing affordable, aesthetically pleasing, volumes and to helping our authors promote their books. We typically only consider popular-level manuscripts that are 20,000 - 40,000 words in length and academic manuscripts that are 50,000 - 120,000 words in length. Please carefully read through the submission guidelines below before submitting a proposal. ​​​​
Before submitting your proposal please carefully read the submission guidelines below. If you have a general inquiry or would like to speak to one of our editors, please send an email to: stsergiuspress@gmail.com
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Please address your email to Ms. Rosemary Brown. If you would like to speak to an editor, please indicate this in the body of your email. Thank you!
Popular Level Submissions:
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For a popular-level book proposal to be considered, the author must meet the following criteria:
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Be an Orthodox Christian in good standing with the Church.
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Must possess an advanced degree (an MA or PhD) in theology, philosophy, or a relevant field.
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In some cases, we are willing to consider proposals submitted by someone without an advanced degree (e.g., we may consider proposals submitted by monastics, clergymen, pastoral aids, youth pastors, etc.). But even in these cases we would prefer that our authors possess advanced theological or philosophical training.
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Submission Guidelines​
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​Please email the following items as a SINGLE PDF file: ​
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Tentative Title.
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200 - 300-word abstract. ​
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5 key words.
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100 - 200-word statement about the book's target audience.
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Table of Contents
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One complete chapter
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Author(s) CV
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Email your SINGLE PDF file to: stsergiuspress@gmail.com ​​​
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Academic Submissions:
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For an academic book proposal to be considered, the author must meet the following criteria:
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Be an Orthodox Christian in good standing with the Church.
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Must possess a PhD in theology, philosophy, or a relevant field.
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In some limited cases, we are willing to consider proposals submitted by someone with an MA or relevant experience (e.g., an experienced iconographer, or professional with years of experience). But even in these cases we would prefer that our academic authors possess PhD's. ​
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Submission Guidelines​
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​Please email the following items as a SINGLE PDF file: ​
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Tentative Title
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200 - 300-word abstract.
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5 key words ​
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100 - 200-word statement about the book's target audience.
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A brief survey of any similar books that have been published on your topic and a statement regarding how your book is unique.
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Table of Contents
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One complete chapter
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Author(s) CV or Editor(s) CV
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In the case of two or more authors or editors, please include CV's for each contributor. ​
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For Edited Volumes Only:
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List of contributors (excluding the editor or editors), including a brief biography describing their academic training (what degrees they have), publication history, and any academic appointments. ​
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Email your SINGLE PDF file to: stsergiuspress@gmail.com ​​
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