Publishing in Color Acquired ChristianBookProposals.com
The organization acquired the technology in September 2026 to launch new writing services.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Language Learning
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Publishing in Color acquired the technology behind ChristianBookProposals.com in September 2026. The platform will be relaunched as a service called Go, Know, Grow.
Why it matters
The acquisition follows the shuttering of the original site by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association in August 2026. It aims to provide continued support for authors through professional book proposal services.
The acquisition includes all technology previously operated by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Users will access free proposal templates for adult nonfiction and children's books.
The players
Publishing in Color
This organization focuses on equipping and encouraging writers of color through resources and publishing guidance.
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
This trade organization represents Christian publishers and previously managed the ChristianBookProposals.com platform.
The details
Publishing in Color will offer users free downloads of book proposal templates through the new platform. The company also recently released the book Free to Write: Essential Insights to Equip and Encourage Christian Writers of Color.
Timeline
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association shut down the original platform in August 2026.
Ownership of the technology transferred to Publishing in Color in September 2026.
The service will relaunch at the fall conference occurring from October 26-30, 2026.
Culture Shift
This move reflects the broader trend of independent organizations assuming responsibility for discontinued legacy digital resources. It highlights the consolidation of specialized writing support services under focused, mission-driven entities.
Aspiring authors can download book proposal templates for adult nonfiction and children's books for free. Users seeking professional guidance can opt for paid critique services to improve their manuscripts.
The takeaway
Writers can now utilize standardized templates to better structure their book proposals for industry submission. Maintaining legacy digital tools ensures that resources for developing writers remain accessible despite organizational changes.
What happens next
Publishing in Color will officially relaunch the platform as Go, Know, Grow during its fall conference, scheduled for October 26-30, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of editorial support in the Language Learning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PublishersWeekly.
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