Occasionally, unpublished writers will email me, asking for advice about how to get their novels commercially published. I mention joining a writers’ organization such as ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) or RWA (Romance Writers of America). I also mention entering their manuscript into a contest. This is a great way to gain feedback for your novel. If you place (or win) the contest, you may gain the attention of an agent or an editor.
ACFW recently opened up their Genesis Contest for submissions. This contest is for unpublished Christian fiction writers. I’ve helped to judge this contest for the last few years. If you have a Christian fiction manuscript that you’re trying to get commercially published, then you might want to consider entering the Genesis. Rules and regulations are outlined in the link above!