As I covered in the last two months, there are roadblocks to breaking into Christian writing (or even getting your NEXT deal). Many publishers suggest using an agent.
One way to get an agent
Agents who represent Christian Children’s books
Click the links and also follow the agent on social media.
Dan Balow
The Steve Laube Agency
What I Am Looking For (Dan Balow) –
Stephanie Cardel
Lighthouse Literary
Submissions | Lighthouse Literary
Adria Goetz
KT Literary
https://www.kt-literary.com/agents
Karen Neumair
Credo Communications
Credo Team | Credo Communications
Climbing the wall to success
Agencies that represent Christian authors
Click the links and also check back for spontaneous open submission periods.
The Steve Laube Agency
Official Website of Christian Literary Agent Steve Laube
Daniel Literary Group
Credo Communications
Submissions | Credo Communications
So those links may result in a lot of “closed to submission.”
There is another way in! Editors and agents who go to conferences are willing to hear pitches, meet 1-on-1, and sometimes offer a critique for an extra fee.
Meeting face to face
Christian Writers conferences
Click each link to see if the program includes agents and editors of interest. They change every year! Enter the contests. Get professional critiques. Attend virtually or join the FB group to stay on top of events.
February
Asheville Christian Writers Conference
- Registration: Asheville Christian Writers Conference
March
Carolina Christian Writers Conference
- Learn more: Carolina Christian Writers Conference
Cascade Christian Writers Spring Conference (Formerly Oregon Christian Writers)
- Learn more: Cascade Christian Writers Spring Conference
Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference
- Registration: Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference
Mid-South Christian Writers Conference
- Learn more: Mid-South Christian Writers Conference
Vision Christian Writers Conference 2026
- Learn more: Vision Christian Writers Conference
April
Mt Zion Ridge Press Online Writing Conference
- Learn more: Mt Zion Ridge Press Online Writing Conference
May
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
Rocky Mountain Christian Writers Conference
- Learn more: Rocky Mountain Christian Writers Conference
June
Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference
- Learn more: Cedar Falls Christian Writers Conference
Write to Publish Conference
- Learn more: Write to Publish Conference
Write His Answer Virtual Christian Writers Conference
St. David’s Christian Writers’ Conference
- Learn more: St. Davids Christian Writers’ Conference
July
Taylor University Professional Writers Conference
October
Florida Christian Writers Conference
- Learn more: Florida Christian Writers Conference
However you connect, there is no energy and time lost to this kind of research. It only takes one YES!
Robin Currie is the author of traditionally published books for ages 0-6. She most recently received a SELAH award (2nd Place) for Just Enough Room for Christmas. (And got updated professional pictures!)
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