Fortress Press

Manuscript Submissions

The editorial team at Fortress Press considers projects on an ongoing basis. If you would like to submit your project for consideration, please do so by contacting the editor whose interests align most closely to yours.

Book proposals must include a number of important elements. Please review our submissions guidelines document to ensure that your proposal is complete.

Due to volume of proposals, our editorial staff can respond only to those that are a potential fit for our publishing program.

Our Editorial Team

Our dedicated editorial team is a blend of seasoned subject matter experts who collaborate closely with authors to transform their visions into reality. Each of our editors holds advanced degrees in religious studies, spanning fields such as theology, biblical studies, and ministry. We're excited to embark on a publishing journey with you. To discuss your book project with one of our editors, please click on their name to email them.

Meet the Team

Ryan Hemmer

Ryan Hemmer,
Editor-in-Chief

theology, culture, biblical studies, ethics, and philosophy

Meet Ryan
Carey Newman

Carey Newman, Executive Editor
Old Testament, Ancient Near East Studies, Second Temple Judaism, New Testament, early Christianity, and Christology

Meet Carey
Yvonne D. Hawkins

Yvonne D. Hawkins, Acquisitions Editor
pastoral care and counseling, social justice, womanism, and the practices of the church

Meet Yvonne
Laura Gifford

Laura Gifford, Acquisitions Editor
ministry, leadership, educational resources, and ministry in context; American religious history

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Bethany Dickerson

Bethany Dickerson, Associate Acquisitions Editor
theology, culture, literature, religious history, and biblical studies

Meet Bethany
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