... is a literary agency partnership: "let writers write & publishers publish!"
We particularly support authors writing from a broad Christian perspective in the fields of theology, biblical studies, Christian living, church history and missions, biography, Christian belief and current issues, science, the arts, worship & education ...
"to spread in every place the aroma that comes from knowing Christ" [2 Cor 2.14]

Before submitting a manuscript:
*Identify which existing publishing category your manuscript falls into: BIC Book Categories Definition

*Note that Piquant Agency does NOT accept poetry submissions from unpublished poets * Please NEVER include any original art work with your proposal * Please always use RTF or Microsoft WORD format for electronic submissions.

The Piquant Agency does not charge a fee for representing authors unless a publishing contract is agreed.

When submitting your manuscript, first tell us about its content: * a 250-word summary of your proposed title * a proposed table of contents with one or two sentences describing how you develop your material * 2 sample chapters - a full manuscript will be requested at a later stage

Next, tell us about your perceived market: * Who is going to read it? * In which book category (or categories) will your manuscript fit best? * For which academic studies will it be a good resource or further reading material? * Name the closest existing publication(s) (by any author) to your manuscript & indicate how your proposal differs from it. * What can you do to help market your manuscript?

Finally, tell us about yourself: * your CV, particularly mentionting training & experience that has a bearing on the topic you are writing on * a list of previous publications (We are happy to hear from first-time authors too!) * any peer reviews & the names of possible endorsers

Send proposals to: * The Piquant Agency, PO Box 83, Carlisle, CA3 9GR, United Kingdom * OR contact us through the 'Contact Us' portal on this website.