The sole purpose and mission of VBC Publishing, a Division of Vallejo Bible College, is to glorify God through Christian literature.We strive to provide the Christian community—the Corporate Body of Christ—with reading and study materials both to aid them in their personal studies, and to help them in their life and ministry.We endeavor to make the message of Jesus Christ and His love for all mankind available through the reading materials we publish.
VBC Publishing’s foundation is built upon Matthew 28:19, 28, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (KJV).
What We Seek to Publish :
We seek manuscripts that educate and inspire Christians who are either involved in ministries or who are simply seeking to know more about Christ and about Christian living. The writers we desire should speak directly from the Word of God as opposed to writing from popular opinions. Selected manuscripts will be both practical (i.e., easy to read, filled with examples and stories), and doctrinal. Writers should assist the readers in understanding the Word of God as explained to us in the Holy Bible.
What We Seek in a Writer:
Writers for VBC Publishing must be Christians who love the Lord Jesus Christ. They must be men and women who not only love the Lord, but also have a burning desire to glorify Him through everyday life and ministry. Their ministry is evidenced with zeal to spread His Holy Word through published works.
VBC Publishing seeks writers who are in good standing with their local church; writers who are able to produce doctrinally sound and relevant manuscripts; writers who possess the qualities of patience and good work ethics; and, finally, writers who possess strong convictions towards the purpose and message of their manuscripts.
What We Publish:
We publish books in the following categories:
- Theology - Ministry - Bible Study - Devotionals - Family Life - Christian Living - Childrens' Books - Commentaries
Our Target Market—Who Buys Our Books
The people who buy our books are Christians, those seeking to become Christians, lay-people, ministry leaders, Bible colleges, seminaries, etc.
Our readers are parents, teachers, people actively involved in church ministries and people who search for inspiration in their spiritual life or who need help with special problems or situations. We look for books that will attract and sell to these groups and individuals.
SUBMITTING YOUR BOOK PROPOSAL:
All book proposals should include the following and be submitted as outlined below:
1. A cover letter telling us what you are proposing .It should include the subject of the book, the approximate number of pages, the intended audience, and what makes your idea unique or what sets it apart from similar books on the market. We also would like you to include your qualifications for writing this book, why your book is appropriate for VBC Publishing, and whether this is a simultaneous submission.
Please also indicate in your letter if you wish for us to return or to destroy your proposal after our review. If you desire the return of your proposal, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope when your proposal package is initially submitted.
2. A resume, curriculum vitae or brief biographical information.
3. One (1) copy of your published work (if applicable).
4. A table of contents.
5. An outline of the entire book, along with a synopsis of each chapter of the book, limited to one (1) paragraph per chapter.
6. Two (2) sample chapters from the book and the introduction (if written).The sample chapters should be typed and double-spaced with page numbers appearing in order. Your name, address and phone number should appear in the upper left-hand corner of the first page of the manuscript. Please submit your manuscript on single-sided, quality white bond paper, size 8-1/2 x 11. Do not staple or bind submission in a notebook; please use a rubber band or binder clip to secure pages together.
7. Your detailed ideas for promotion and marketing of your book.
*Please do not submit manuscripts that contain obscene or explicit material, profanity, vulgarity or inappropriate graphic scenes.
WHERE TO SEND YOUR PROPOSAL
Send all proposals and other documents to:
VBC Publishing P.O. Box 9101 Vallejo, CA. 94591
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL
Once your proposal is received by VBC Publishing, please allow up to six (6) weeks to receive a response. You will be notified whether or not the proposal has been accepted. If accepted, we may request additional chapters. If the project continues to be promising, a contract will be issued with the details of author/publisher relationship and royalties (at this time VBC Publishing cannot make advances; all writers are paid in copies and royalties).
If you have need to contact us by phone, please do so at (707) 315-1219
NOTE: We do not accept responsibility for any proposals and/or manuscripts lost in the mail. Please retain a copy of any documents you submit to us.