Author Submission
Northeastern Baptist Press
Manuscripts should be submitted according to the following guidelines:
General Formatting:
- Microsoft Word file format (preferably the latest edition, .docx)
- 12-point, Times New Roman font. To prevent confusion, paragraphs should be clearly indicated by the use of indentation for the first line.
- To prevent confusion, block quotes should be clearly indicated by being fully indented 0.5 inches on the right and left sides.
Headings:
MAIN HEADINGS:
These should be center justified.
SUBHEADINGS:
These should be left justified and italicized.
SUB-SUBHEADINGS:
These should be left justified.
References:
Academic works should contain footnotes in accordance with the latest edition of Turabian Style. Trade books should use endnotes where appropriate.
You can indicate your preference for the following, and the editorial team will consider your preference in the design and layout process:
- Endnotes at the end of each chapter.
- Endnotes at the end of the book.
*If your manuscript is part of a larger series of works being published by NEBP, please refer to
any additional guidelines the Series Editor has provided for you.
Please refer to this PDF for helpful information on writing a book proposal!

Submit a Book Proposal
We are currently considering book proposals for our NEBP and NEBP Academic divisions. We are interested in college and seminary textbooks, reference books, and other resources within the disciplines of biblical studies, theology, counseling, and ministry. We ask that all our authors indicate their agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Click the button below to navigate to our online form to submit a book proposal.
