A not-so-secret club for Christian readers who want a peek behind the bookshelf at how books are made.
Have you ever wondered how the Christian books you buy on Amazon or in Barnes & Noble or hear about from your favorite bookstagrammers actually make it into your hands? Why are there suddenly so many books about spiritual disciplines and why can’t I find a book about topic X or Y? Have you ever wondered what the process looks like when your favorite author gets an idea and thinks I should write a book about this?
At Moody Publishers, we don’t think you should have to be part of some secret club to find the answers to these questions. We want you to hear directly from published authors about the (sometimes messy) process of pitching, writing, and marketing a book. And if you happen to be an aspiring writer yourself, we want you to leave thinking maybe I can do that, too.
Whether you’re a reader or writer curious about how the books you love get transformed from idea to reality, welcome to our not-so-secret club. We’re so glad you’re here. Let’s head back behind the bookshelf and see what we can learn.
Ask Us Your Questions!
Do you have a burning question about how books get made? Send us a message. We’d love to answer it in a future edition of Behind the Bookshelf.
The Faces Behind the Bookshelf
You can expect to hear from a wide variety of publishing experts as they offer insight into the work they do to make Moody Publishers books a reality. From editors and graphic designers to marketing experts, sales reps, and warehouse managers, it takes all of us working together behind the scenes to partner with authors and transform ideas into real-life pages.
About Moody Publishers
Moody Publishers is a nonprofit Christian publishing house located in the heart of Chicago, IL. Since its founding by D. L. Moody in 1894, Moody Publishers has distributed more than 300 million books, from Bible studies and commentaries to books about spiritual and relational growth.
Originally delivered by fleets of horse-drawn wagons, D. L. Moody’s affordable paperbacks resourced the church and served everyday people. Now, after more than 130 years of publishing and ministry, Moody Publishers’ mission remains the same—even if our delivery systems have changed a bit.
All proceeds from Moody Publishers benefit the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, which exists to educate and equip students for Christian ministry.
