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Submission Guidelines

At The Calling Tree Press, we believe every book is a seed of connection. We invite submissions that awaken wisdom, wonderment, and aha moments—works that root readers in deeper understanding of each other, God and Man, Heaven and Earth, and themselves.

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What We Publish

We welcome:

  • Fiction that connects readers to the people and world around them, and to new understanding

  • Reflective nonfiction (memoir, essays, spirituality, creative nonfiction)

  • Children’s books and intergenerational stories of meaning and imagination

  • Works of beauty and truth that invite exploration, curiosity, and goodness

 

We do not publish: horror, erotica, or projects outside our mission.

How to Submit

Our Process

At the end of the form, you will be asked to attach a document that contains the following information:

  • Cover Letter

    Introduce yourself and your project. Tell us why it belongs at The Calling Tree Press.​​

  • Sample

    • Fiction and Nonfiction: 1–2 chapters

    • Children’s: full manuscript (if under 1,500 words)

    • Illustrated: link to portfolio or sample images

  • Author Bio 

    Share your background, publishing experience (if any), and vision for your work.

 

To Submit:

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND UPLOAD YOUR DOCCUMENT

  • We accept submissions year-round.

  • Expect a response in 8–12 weeks.

  • After review, we will reach out with comments, next steps, and potential publishing models (traditional or hybrid partnership).

Submit Your Work

Submitting your work is an act of courage. We read every manuscript with gratitude and care. If you are unsure if your work fits our mission, we invite you to submit anyway.  We honor your  voice and the light you are bringing into the world - in any genre.

Author Intake Form

About the Book

Creative Details

Is your manuscript complete?
Are you open to developmental editing?
Which publishing path most interests you?
Seed (Essentials)
Sapling (Editorial Partnership)
Root & Branch (Full-Service)
Not sure yet
What kind of support do you hope for?
Editing
Design
Distribution
Marketing Guidance
Author Coaching
Other

Your Vision

Cover Letter, Sample of Your Work, Author Bio
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Have questions about publishing with us or want to stay updated on our growth? We’d love to hear from you.

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