Empowering Creators

Discover valuable resources designed specifically for Christian content creators of color to thrive.

Resources

Get to the Point

Agent, editor, author, and instructor Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott shows how to query, create succinct pitches and one-sheets, and get the most out of publishing appointments.

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Nonfiction Proposal

Download your free nonfiction template today and take the right steps toward becoming a published author. You can also request a children's book proposal template. Just contact us.

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Go, Know, GrowTM

Get help with your book proposal. Use our First-Read Critique Service: ONLY $95
Explore the FAQ's and reach out to us to grow in publishing.

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Children's Book Template

Take the right steps toward becoming a published children's author.
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Plagiarism
and Fair Use

Fair is always fair. Review this session on fair use and plagiarism in publishing.

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Thoughts on AI and Christian Ethics

Explore facts about artificial intelligence and content creation
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Takeaways
from American Bible Society "State of the Bible" Report

This informal, insightful presentation summarizes statistics that point content creators to specific ways to bolster publishing proposals and writing. Petersen shares as the writer of the American Bible Society's annual State of the Bible Report that continues to reflect a rationale and opportunities for underrepresented ethnicities in publishing. You may also access the report itself at the ABS site.


Video courtesy of Randy Petersen

Why and what
are you writing?

Are you just getting started? Do you need some guidance on defining WHY you are writing a book and WHAT you are writing about?

In this 13-minute webinar, author and writing coach Marcus Costantino encourages us to engage with God as we develop the PREMISE and PROMISE of our books.

~ PREMISE: What the book is about
~ PROMISE: Why it matters to your reader

Video courtesy of Marcus Costantino

Learn more: marcuscostantino.com

Caring
for Ourselves,
conversation with
Dr. Quantrilla Ard

Dr. Quantrilla Ard takes time out of her full schedule to share with us encouragements for self-care as we pursue our publishing lives.


Video courtesy of Quantrilla Ard
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

When can I register for the next conference?

Registration is now open for spring 2026 conference end of April. Fall conference registration is scheduled to open in September. Registration opens when the majority of conference presenters have confirmed their participation and you can see much of what they will provide on the conference schedule. Closer to the conference week, PIC provides all registrants and speakers with a protected access code to join the conference.

For how long can I access conference content?

We make recorded conference content available for at least one month after the conference ends. Spring 2026 content will be available until June 1, 2026. And 1-on-1 appointments are scheduled at conference speakers' discretion until June 1, 2026.

How do I get appointments with conference presenters?

When you pay your registration fee to attend the conference, you will afterward receive a code to access and request appointments at the site. Each paid registrant requests two appointments with two different presenters. Appointments are first-come, first-served and are scheduled at speakers’ discretion following the conference week. Consider in advance the publishing mission of the speaker you request and their organization, the categories they are acquiring content for, the status of your writing and/or book proposal, your pitch, and  questions you plan to pose.  

How do I apply for a needs-based scholarship to attend Publishing in Color?

Apply with the request form at this site under Scholarships. Please be prepared to share why you need one, along with accurate contact information for our response. You can see more scholarship information here [[link to scholarship information page]].

How do I know about and join the virtual sessions and workshops?

Access the conference schedule in advance of conference week; the final schedule is subject to change. Access to the video and zoom links becomes available the week before the conference starts. All sessions are scheduled Eastern Time. You can access on a mobile or computer.

How are conference speakers selected?

Conference speakers are part of Publishing in Color’s network of professional relationships. For more information, contact us at Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

How do I write a book proposal or get help with one?

Answer: We provide free book proposal formats for adult nonfiction and children’s book proposals here and at your request {[link to Go, Know, Grow page on site]].

For a first-read of your completed proposal by an expert editor, with summary comments provided for you, make your request by email to Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

In-depth proposal development services and editing work is quoted on a project-by-project basis; starting at $95. Additional services provide consulting, expert ghostwriting, copyediting, and proofreading by an expert. These services are available through the PIC network through trustworthy, experienced professionals, who are independent of Publishing in Color.

We’re always grateful to share the names of trusted professionals with you for your personal publishing project so that you can receive a price quote from them for your project..

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