By the Spirit Books About By The Spirit Books is an independent publishing house based in San Francisco, founded in 2023. We are committed to curating high-quality, engaging fiction for the North American market, specializing in Christian literature across diverse age groups: picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. Our core genres include fantasy, romance, and action-adventure.We seek to amplify groundbreaking narratives that reflect the Christian worldview, offering readers compelling journeys of faith, redemption, and everlasting victory. Our dedicated team champions diverse literary voices, bringing forward authentic tales of how the Lord is actively working in the lives of Christians today. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 90 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Audience:Children, Young adults, Christians.Genres: Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @readbythespiritX (Twitter) @readbythespirit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope By the Spirit Books Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (25 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only