Contract Writer - Family Devotional

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 inasingle PDF(not a Word Doc or Google Doc) that includes

Title and Subtitle

Controlling Idea (1–2 sentences)

One-Paragraph Summary

Provide a concise overview of the book’s purpose, scope, structure, and tone.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.
• At Least Five Complete Sample Devotions Submit at least five fully written devotional entries representative of the final manuscript.
• Front and Back Matter (Optional) Describe any supplemental materials (e.g., introduction, family discussion guides, liturgies, prayers, reading plans, etc.).

Timeline and Specifications Include

Current manuscript status (idea stage, in progress, complete, etc.)

Estimated total word count

Anticipated manuscript delivery date

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.

Salary

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