Listed below are many of the questions we are asked most frequently. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please e-mail info@waterbrookpress.com.

Please take a minute to look through the FAQ list before writing to us–as a personalized answer may take up to two weeks to receive a response.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Please email your resume.

GENERAL

• How do I write to an author?

• How do I request a desk/review copy?

• Can I submit my manuscript to WaterBrook Press?
• If I describe my book in an e-mail message, can you tell me if you want to look at it?
• Can you recommend an agent for my work?
• Can you tell me more about how to get published?
• Do you employ freelance readers?

• Who do I talk to about the translation rights for one of your books?

• How can I get permission to use part of a book?
• I write for a newspaper (online service, etc.), and I'd like to request a review copy of a book.

PURCHASING

• How can I order books?
• How do I find an out-of-print book?
• I'm a ministry or corporation. How can I buy books in bulk quantities?

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no open positions at this time, but you can submit your resume to us at info@waterbrookpress.com. If something because available for your qualifications, we will contact you.

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GENERAL

How do I write to an author?
Send your letter to the author in care of our publicity department at the address above. Your letter will be forwarded.

Unfortunately, we cannot forward e-mail to authors, nor can we give out authors' e-mail or postal addresses. You may want to check the "About Our Authors" page to link to some of authors' websites where you may be able to e-mail the author directly.

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EDITORIAL

Can I submit my manuscript to WaterBrook Multnomah ?
Due to limited openings in our editorial list, WaterBrook Multnomah, including the Shaw Books imprint, is no longer giving consideration to unsolicited materials unless presented to us by literary agents.

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If I describe my book in an e-mail message, can you tell me if you want to look at it?
Sorry, no. We do not accept queries via e-mail or otherwise.

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Can you recommend an agent for my work?
We do not make agent recommendations. If you are looking for an agent, two good resources to start your search with are The Literary Marketplace and Sally Stuart's Christian Writers Market Guide 2008 edition.

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Can you tell me more about how to get published?
The best thing you can do is learn as much as you can about how publishing actually works. One of the best resources for information is your local library. There, you should be able to find books that explain the publishing process from beginning to end.

We know you put a great deal of effort into your work. As you pursue other avenues of publication, we recommend these resources to assist your efforts:

Sally Stuart's Christian Writers Market Guide
A resource listing Christian markets open to writers. Includes book publishers, periodicals, and Christian literary agents.
http://www.stuartmarket.com

The Writer's Edge Manuscript Service
Manuscripts that meet basic publishing standards are included in a monthly listing sent to more than 45 Christian publishers. There is a fee for this service. The Writer's Edge, P.O. Box 1266, Wheaton, IL 60189.
Email: writersedge@usa.net
http://members.xoom.com/WRITERSEDGE

American Christian Writers
A ministry providing educational and motivational resources to writers and speakers. There is a fee for the writers conferences and critique services. American Christian Writers, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville, TN 37222. Phone: 615-834-0450 or 800-21-WRITE.
http://www.ecpa.org/ACW

Christian Manuscript Submissions.com: The ECPA Manuscript Service
Post your proposals on-line in a private environment for Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) publishers' viewing. There is a fee for this service. Electronic submissions only.
http://www.ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com

The Christian Communicator Manuscript Critique Service
Providing Christian writers with manuscript and/or proposal critiques, e-mail and audio writing courses, books and pamphlets. There is a fee for these services. Susan Titus Osborn, 3133 Puente Street, Fullerton, CA 92835.
Email: Susanosb@aol.com.
http://www.christiancommunicator.com

www.xlibris.com
A leading online provider of direct publishing access for authors.

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Do you employ freelance readers?
No, we do not use freelance readers.

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INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC SUB-RIGHTS

Who do I talk to about the translation rights for one of your books?
If you are a publisher with sub-rights interests in one of our publications, please forward requests for information to Leah McMahan, Special Markets Manager at lmcmahan@randomhouse.com.

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PERMISSIONS & REVIEWS

How can I get permission to use part of a book?
In order to process your request as quickly as possible, please provide us with the following information:

• Title and author of WaterBrook Multnomah publication
• Page numbers from the title where excerpted material appears. You may also send us photocopies of the pages where the excerpted portions appear
• How the material will be used (i.e. Bible study handout; an excerpt in a book, newsletter, or magazine)
• For groups and individuals: total number of copies you wish to make
• For magazines, newsletters: total circulation of your magazine
• For books: total anticipated print run of your publication in which our material will appear
• For books, magazines, newsletters: your retail price or subscription fee, if any
• Nonprofit status, if applicable
• Any time considerations we should be aware of
• Any other information that may be unique to your request