Contract Writer - Family Devotional

Job description

Location: Remote Overview: At The Daily Grace Co., we are committed to serving families who long to disciple their children in everyday life. Many parents want to lead meaningful family devotions—but feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or unsure where to begin. They are looking for resources that are theologically rich and realistic for busy homes. We are seeking contract writers who can help meet those needs. If you are passionate about equipping families for faithful, everyday discipleship, we invite you to submit a complete proposal. Scope of Work: Create biblically faithful themes, structures, and concepts for family devotionals Research, outline, and write a full devotional manuscript (length varies by project) Integrate Scripture, devotional teaching, discussion prompts, and practical application Write in a way that serves a broad range of ages while maintaining theological clarity Collaborate with the editorial team throughout development and revisions Ensure theological alignment with The Daily Grace Co.’s doctrinal commitments Commitment: Contract, per-project basis Compensation: Determined per project Additional Information: Contractors are engaged based on the needs of specific projects and are not guaranteed ongoing or full-time work. Participation in meetings or collaborative sessions may be requested depending on project type and timeline. Why Publish with The Daily Grace Co.? With over a decade of industry-leading publishing experience, The Daily Grace Co. creates Christ-centered resources trusted by individuals and families around the world. Our devotionals combine faithful theology with engaging, accessible writing that helps families grow together in their understanding of Scripture and the beauty of the gospel. We are not looking for writers with large platforms—we are looking for writers with clarity, creativity, and a heart for discipling families. We partner with our authors from concept development through publication and launch so that families everywhere can experience the goodness and grace of Jesus through biblically grounded, beautifully crafted resources. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proposal Requirements Important: Proposals that do not include all required components listed below cannot be reviewed. AI Use: We strongly discourage the use of generative AI in book proposals, and we will not move forward with a book proposal if we detect generative AI is used to generate or refine sample devotionals. Please submit all materials in a single PDF (not a Word Doc or Google Doc) that includes: 1. Title and Subtitle 2. Controlling Idea (1–2 sentences) 3. One-Paragraph Summary Provide a concise overview of the book’s purpose, scope, structure, and tone. 4. Target Audience Description (One of the Most Important Sections) Who this book is specifically for Their stage or season of life The particular struggles, questions, or longings they are experiencing Why this book matters to them now Tip: Specificity is essential. Broad descriptions such as “Christian women” or “believers” are not sufficient. 5. Comparable Titles (2–3 from the Past 5 Years) Identify 2–3 comparable books published within the last five years and explain: How your book overlaps with each one How it is meaningfully distinct in approach, audience, tone, or theological emphasis 6. Author Bio Explain what uniquely qualifies you to write this book, including: Education Ministry, counseling, academic, or professional experience Subject-matter expertise Lived experience relevant to the topic (if appropriate) Previous publishing or writing experience 7. Devotional Outline Provide a working title, Scripture reference, and main point for each devotional entry. It should be clear how each entry supports the controlling idea and relates to the target audience. 8. At Least Five Complete Sample Devotions Submit at least five fully written devotional entries representative of the final manuscript. 9. Front and Back Matter (Optional) Describe any supplemental materials (e.g., introduction, family discussion guides, liturgies, prayers, reading plans, etc.). 10. Timeline and Specifications Include: Current manuscript status (idea stage, in progress, complete, etc.) Estimated total word count Anticipated manuscript delivery date 11. Other Book Ideas (Optional) If you have additional book concepts that may be a fit for The Daily Grace Co., please include a brief description of each idea (1–3 sentences per concept). While these ideas will not be considered part of the current proposal, they may be considered for future publishing opportunities. What We’re Looking For In Proposals Theological clarity and biblical faithfulness Strong understanding of the target family Developmentally appropriate tone and structure Clear, compelling writing A concept that fills a genuine need in today’s Christian home We are especially interested in devotionals that do more than inform—they lead families to love Jesus more deeply.