Plough Books See other projects related to this listing. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Plough books address urgent questions of today with both thoughtfulness and boldness. While focusing on nonfiction, biography, memoir, and spiritual classics, we proudly publish new fiction, poetry, children’s books, and graphic novels as well. Plough books stand out for their editorial polish and design, winning many awards. Our academic series, including Classics of the Radical Reformation, round out Plough’s book program. Important: Query first. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1920 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Christians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Children/Family: See guidelines. History: See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Christians.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Children/Family: See guidelines. History: See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Christians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: No page limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Children/Family: See guidelines. History: See guidelines. Religion/Spirituality: Christianity, See guidelines. Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @ploughmagX (Twitter) @plough Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Plough 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 42 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 42 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:28 UTC (6 hours, 18 minutes ago). 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! 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