In 2005, the John Whitmer Historical Association launched a new publishing imprint, John Whitmer Books.
In the years following, John Whitmer Books has built an extensive catalog of important titles relating to the history of the Restoration Movement.
These titles include particular emphasis on the Early Church, the RLDS/Community of Christ and the Eastern branches of the movement.
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Authors Manuscript Submission
John Whitmer Books continually seeks scholarly manuscripts for publication. Our focus is on the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints through 1844 and the broader Latter Day Saint movement thereafter. During this later era, special emphasis is given to the history of the Community of Christ.
John Whitmer Books does respond to query letters but does not sign advance contracts. For full consideration for publication, interested authors should send a completed manuscript formatted according to the most recent Chicago Manual of Style to the Editor at jwbooks@jwha.info.
Because manuscript review is time- and resource-intensive, we cannot accept simultaneous submissions. When submitting a manuscript, please include a sentence in your cover letter confirming that you have not simultaneously submitted the manuscript to other publishers and will refrain from doing so until our editorial board renders a decision.
The John Whitmer Books editorial board, in conjunction with the JWHA board and outside blind peer reviewers, will review the submission to determine viability and fit. The committee will either (1) accept the manuscript, (2) invite revision and resubmission, or (3) reject the manuscript. Please allow the Board at least three months to respond. Materials submitted to John Whitmer Books cannot be returned.
We thank you in advance for your good work and your interest in publishing with John Whitmer Books.
Reviews of Selected John Whitmer Books
The Persistence of Polygamy: Joseph Smith and the Origins of Mormon Polygamy |
The Persistence of Polygamy: From Joseph Smith’s Martyrdom to the First Manifesto, 1844-1890 |
The Persistence of Polygamy: Fundamentalist Mormon Polygamy from 1890 to the Present Edited by Newell G. Bringhurst and Craig L. Foster |
Eighth Witness: The Biography of John Whitmer Ronald E. Romig |
Herstories: Ten Autobiographical Narratives of RLDS Women Danny L. Jorgensen and Joni Wilson |
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Kirtland Temple: Basement to Bell Tower Ronald E. Romig Read review by Christin Mackay (PDF) |