Come grow
with us!

We serve to grow ethnic diversity in Christian publishing.

What will you gain at our next conference?

Don't miss the opportunity to connect with fellow creators and industry leaders. This event will inspire and empower you on your creative journey.

Access to industry professionals

Meet expert speakers, engage in their workshops, and network with the Publishing in Color community.

Schedule 1-on-1 appointments

Secure your time with agents, editors, and other professionals. First-come, first-served appointments are available after you register.

Connect

Meet editors, agents, and other experts 1-on-1

Our experts are dedicated to the vision of equipping and encouraging you. Access a vibrant community where diverse voices flourish.

Not Easily Broken

Wisdom for Dating and Marriage with Christ at the Center
by Joyce and Steven Dinkins

Discover the glue that holds a relationship together
in this St. Patrick's Day release
from Our Daily Bread Publishing

It's not luck that makes love last; it's the Lord.
It's not good looks and a pot of gold that draw and keep a couple together;
it's God's wisdom and grace.

In these 8 love stories and 40 devotions, Joyce and Steven, and six diverse couples joining them share. Whatever your relationship status, see how God can work.

Sex, money, and good looks are no match for a real love life.
Read and share!

What's new this season?

Keep up-to-date with the latest news from the PIC Community.

Book Proposals

Go, Know, Grow™
Book Proposal First-Read Critique Service

We connect you with seasoned Christian publishing professionals who understand your vision and the market you're entering. You'll receive feedback designed to strengthen your proposal and position it for success. Service starting at $95.

Coming this fall!

Scholarships

Do you want to attend the conference but need financial assistance to do so? Apply here!

Creator Spotlight

Margot Starbuck

A New York Times best-selling author, Margot has been serving Publishing In Color from its beginning. Read her bio, and see her conference workshop this spring.

About Us

Our Team

We serve as leaders to connect a network of professionals rooted
in supporting God's vision.

Director and Owner

Joyce Dinkins

"I'm grateful to Him for doing what I could not do - what we could not do at Publishing in Color; God put all of this together."

Assistant Director & Visionary Artist

David Dinkins

"My deep heart's desire is to provide you with as much content as we possibly can on the site...I want you to have some meat, so you can go out and do God's work."

Testimonials

What attendees discover at Publishing in Color

“Publishing in Color (PIC) is undeterred from its mission to bring all voices into Christian publishing.”
Ann Byle
Publishers Weekly
“Thank you for the resources and contact with other authors/poets, and the genuineness.”
ChuChu
“This conference was groundbreaking. Every keynote, workshop, one-on-one, lunch conversation, business card exchange, and photograph taken broke up the soil in my writing that had begun to dry out and harden. I emerge from this conference with fresh soil ready to be tilled and cultivated to bear fruit.”
Donna
“I thoroughly enjoyed the conference. It was very insightful and encouraging. I am confident that the Lord has ordered my steps. And significant relationships and connects are being established as a result of the conference.”
Francine
“A game-changer . . . speakers, content, and one-on-ones consistently encourage, equip, and inspire me.”
Terry
“I am grateful for the positive impact PIC and this wonderful community of diverse Christian writers and publishing professionals has had on my writing journey.”
Marie Chan
“I have no words to express how thankful I am that I chose to attend.”
Sohani
“Thank you for a wonderful conference!”
Maryam
“Words are not enough to fully express the life changing impact that this conference had on me as an up and coming writer.”
Monica
“The workshop was more than I expected. I learned so much and met a lot of amazing publishing houses, agents, editors, magazines and amazing guest speakers.”
Toussaint
“Every aspect of the conference was a first class experience. The warm, inviting, and informative environment of the conference made me comfortable enough to enjoy and fully experience the plethora of opportunities you provide.”
Reginald
“This conference has opened up a significant new door in ministry for me.”
Lorri
“Attending Publishing in Color was truly a transformative experience. The conference helped to inspire and laser focus my vision by introducing me to people who could help birth my book into the world.”
Terry

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

When can I register for the next conference?

Twice a year currently, we open registration for the next conference 2 to 3 months in advance. For example, fall conference registration has opened in September; spring conference registration for 2026 opens in March here. We open registration when the majority of conference presenters have confirmed their participation and you can see what they will provide.

For how long can I access conference content?

We make conference content available for at least one month after the conference ends.

How do I get appointments with conference presenters?

Most, though not all, of the presenters offer a number of appointments. When you pay your registration fee to attend the conference, you will receive a code to access available appointments on this site. Each paid registrant requests two appointments. These are first-come, first-serve and are scheduled at speakers’ discretion following the conference week.

How do I apply for a needs-based scholarship to attend Publishing in Color?

Apply here; it’s easy. Please be prepared to share information about why you want and need one, along with accurate contact information on how we can respond to you regarding our decision. You can see more scholarship information here [[link to scholarship information page]].

How do I know about and join the virtual sessions and workshops?

Access the conference schedule in advance of conference week; the final schedule is subject to change. Access to the video and zoom links becomes available the week before the conference begins. Please note that all sessions are scheduled Eastern Time. You need a mobile phone or computer to access the conference content.

How are conference speakers selected?

Conference speakers are selected from Publishing in Color’s network of professional relationships. For more information, contact us at Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

How do I write a book proposal or get help with one?

Answer: We provide free book proposal formats for adult nonfiction and children’s book proposals here {[link to Go, Know, Grow page on site]].

For a first-read of your proposal by an expert editor, with summary comments shared with you, make your request by email at Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

In-depth proposal development services and editing work is quoted on a project-by-project basis; starting at $95. Additional services, starting at $350 provide consulting, expert ghostwriting, copyediting, and proofreading by an expert. These services are available through the PIC network--and through those who are trustworthy and independent of Publishing in Color.

We’re always grateful to share the names of trusted professionals with you for your personal publishing project.

Still have questions?

We are happy to assist you.