Tracie Miles Literary
Hi, aspiring author friend!
I am a traditionally published author of 8 best selling books, and have partnered with top publishing houses such as Leafwood Publishers, Bethany House Publishers, and David C Cook Publishers, in the publications of my books between the years of 2012 and 2024.
I served as Director of COMPEL Pro Writers Training at Proverbs 31 Ministries, a biblically based membership subscription training site for writers, for nearly nine years, where I helped trained tens of thousands of writers pursue their publishing dreams.
In 2022, I formed my own business of Tracie Miles Author Coaching Services because I had a passion to work with aspiring authors one on one and equip them to start writing that book they’ve always had in their heart and start pursuing the path of publishing and believing it can come true for them.
As a seasoned publishing professional, I know first hand how it is to know how to get started, get off the blank page, and write a book proposal, much less understand the mysterious world of publishing. I know what it takes to overcome your fears and doubts and not only find the motivation to follow your writing dreams but the words to start penning and how to turn the story God gave you into a message that can change lives.
There is no greater joy than making that phone call to a hopeful author with the great news that a publisher is offering them a book contract!
If your dream is to see your book sitting on the shelves of a bookstore and changing lives, I would love to review your completed book proposal.
Tracie Miles Literary is a member of the ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) and the AALA (American Association of Literary Agents).
Book Topics of Interest:
To have your project considered for agency representation by Tracie Miles Literary, it’s important to make sure you know if your project fits into the types of books Tracie will and can represent. Before submitting your query or book proposal, please read the below information to see if your book idea is currently a project Tracie could consider.
How important is having a platform?
For non-fiction authors, a strong platform is essential. That includes having a strong email subscriber list as well as growing social media platforms. Publishers count on authors to help promote their work and book sales and can't assume the whole responsibility for promotions and sales. It serves the Publisher and the Author well for both parties to work together in launching and continually promoting the book.
However, with that said, all publishers have different criteria and many are willing and interested in working with new authors with smaller platforms if their topic has a unique angle, their writing is stellar and they can show that people are interested in their topic. So even if you don't have a million followers on social media, don’t be discouraged! There are ways to get creative about showing a publisher your audience reach, but any efforts spent on building your platform will always serve you well. An agent can help you think through this important section of your proposal, but it's up to the author to prove there is a need and an audience for their message.
What is the Agent/Author relationship?
The agent/author relationship is a professional partnership in the publishing industry where a literary agent represents an author in various capacities.
In essence, the agent/author relationship is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared goal of achieving success in the publishing world. The agent brings industry knowledge, negotiation skills, and connections, while the author provides the creative content. Together, they work to bring the author’s books to market and to build a sustainable writing career.
My personal goal is that an author/agent relationship goes beyond just business. As a literary agent, I am a personal friend, advocate and cheerleader for my clients. I believe in their message and their writing and strive to see it grow from simply an idea to a beautiful book getting into the hands of those who need it.
Submission Guidelines
Tracie primarily represents books in the Christian literary market, and is currently accepting submissions.
Please submit your FULL BOOK PROPOSAL SUBMISSOIN by using the Submission button below. Submissions are only accepted via the Submission form. Submissions sent through email or snail mail will not be accepted, acknowledged or returned.
Before clicking into Book Proposal Submission Form:
Remember:
- You must submit a full book proposal. Without all the components, the book idea cannot be given full consideration. Please do not submit a query letter and manuscript or sample chapters, as that will not be accepted.
- To make sure your proposal is ready to submit, please take a moment to review the free Book Proposal Checklist below!
- We all only get one chance to make a first impression! Your proposal is your first writing sample and introduction of you, your credentials and your book idea. Therefore, it’s important to submit the most solid, clean and impressive example of your writing style and a thorough explanation of your book concept, your unique spin on your topic and why the book is needed in today’s literary market.
Please follow the submission guidelines and send your proposal through the Book Proposal Submission Form only. Tracie responds to all submissions within six to eight weeks. (Thank you, in advance, for your patience!) If you haven't heard back from Tracie within a couple months, please feel free to reach out again via the contact form.