How to submit a book to Thomas Nelson
Only through an agent
Thomas Nelson accepts no unsolicited manuscripts and sends writers to a literary agent. In its group only Zondervan Reflective and Zondervan Academic take proposals directly. It published Heaven Is for Real.
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What it says
“Thomas Nelson does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.”
“Please contact your literary agent in order to properly submit your manuscript.”
“Please include the appropriate imprint—Zondervan Reflective or Zondervan Academic—in the subject line when submitting your proposal to submissions@zondervan.com.”
What it has bought from outside
- 2010
Heaven Is for Real from Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
“Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is a 2010 New York Times best-selling Christian biography written by a Methodist pastor, Reverend Todd Burpo from rural Nebraska, and Lynn Vincent and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers.” en.wikipedia.org
- 1992
the Word music and books brand from Capital Cities/ABC
“In 1992, Nelson purchased the Word music and books brand from Capital Cities/ABC.” en.wikipedia.org
- 2006
Integrity Publishers from Integrity Media
“In the same year, Nelson acquired Integrity Publishers from Integrity Media. [ 15 ] In 2010, a group led by Kohlberg & Company bought a majority share of the company.” en.wikipedia.org
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