We Light the Way so Your Words Shine Brighter™
ILLUMINATE is a premiere literary agency that helps
Christian authors build thriving publishing careers
Publish Well
Your best books with the right team.
Grow Influence
Maximize your impact in the world for good.
Succeed Faithfully
Steward your gifts, win at what matters most.
The world needs your message,
but the publishing journey can be tough.
Are there obstacles in your publishing path that you’re unsure how to navigate?
Would you like to feel more confident and supported in your writing career?
Do you have a strong vision but need the right champions to help you achieve it?
Is book publishing an important component in your overall mission & strategy?
You shouldn’t have to walk alone.
We believe authors deserve to be cultivated with strategic support. That’s why ILLUMINATE is committed to guiding & encouraging our clients through the entire publishing process—from proposal development, to contract negotiations, through book promotion, brand extensions, and beyond.
When you become an Illuminate Author, we commit to generously leveraging our industry experience, advocacy, and creative energy for your success, every step of the way.
ILLUMINATE Literary Agents Are
Strategic
Caring
Knowledgable
Advocating
Learn more about how we are different, and why it matters for you.
Illuminate books often hit national bestseller lists, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ECPA, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Amazon.
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We’ve Been Publishing World-Changing Books with Industry Leaders since 2006
“Working with Illuminate is a dream come true! Not only do I receive big-picture guidance, but I also feel supported through every phase of my publishing journey. My agent believes in me, and her knowledge and wisdom are a huge asset for me in my career.”
Bestselling Author, Host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast
“For this to be a life-giving process, you need people on your team who lead with love, compel your writing forward, and expertly guide you. Illuminate is that team. My agent empowered me to dream bigger than I used to think possible–now those dreams are my reality. I’m incredibly grateful for their mission, vision, and passion.”
Bestselling Author and founder of Go + Tell Gals
“The Illuminate team understood my vision and mission, and provided structure, strategy and consistent support to reach my goals. They cheered me on and helped me be courageous, while delivering practical tools to get my words to as many as possible. My first published book hit the Publisher’s Weekly and ECPA Bestseller lists, and I could not have done it without the hands-on care, communication and comradery of this extraordinary agency. Thank you!”
Bestselling Author and Speaker
“I wouldn’t want to be writing without Illuminate. Years ago, I was looking for an agent to help me navigate the world of publishing and contracting. I found that and so much more—an agent who prays with me, dreams with me, and is helping me build a sustainable rhythm so that, Lord willing, I’ll be writing into my old age.”
Bestselling Author and National Speaker
