[Hiring] Contract Writer - A Book For Women Struggling with Body Image @Daily Grace Enterprises, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking a contract writer to develop and write a Christ-centered book focused on body image in an aesthetics-obsessed culture. Modern women are inundated with messaging that equates their worth and identity with their physical appearance, youthfulness, or ability to conform to ever-shifting cultural beauty standards. Whether wrestling with postpartum body changes, the physical realities of aging, disordered eating patterns, or chronic comparison, many women live trapped between the extremes of body worship and body shame.

This project will offer a grace-filled, biblically grounded alternative: a theology of the body that frees women from mirror-fixation, honors God’s design for the physical self, and re-anchors identity in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scope of Work

• Research, outline, and write a full-length manuscript (approximately 45,000–75,000 words)
• Collaborate closely with the editorial team through multiple rounds of revision
• Ensure theological alignment with The Daily Grace Co.’s doctrinal commitment

Commitment

• Contract, per-project basis.

Compensation

• Compensation is determined based on project scope and complexity.

Proposal Requirements

Important: Proposals that do not include all required components listed below cannot be reviewed.

• AI Use: We strongly discourage the use of generative AI in book proposals, and we will not move forward with a book proposal if generative AI is used to generate or refine sample chapters.
• Please submit all materials in a single PDF (not a Word Doc or Google Doc) that includes:
• Title and Subtitle
• Controlling Idea (1–2 sentences)
• One-Paragraph Summary: Provide a concise overview of the book’s purpose, scope, structure, and tone.
• Target Audience Description (One of the Most Important Sections):
  • Who this book is specifically for
  • Their stage or season of life
  • The particular struggles, questions, or longings they are experiencing
  • Why this book matters to them now
• Comparable Titles (2–3 from the Past 5 Years):
  • Identify 2–3 comparable books published within the last five years and explain:
  • How your book overlaps with each one
  • How it is meaningfully distinct in approach, audience, tone, or theological emphasis
• Author Bio: Explain what uniquely qualifies you to write this book, including:
  • Education
  • Ministry, counseling, academic, or professional experience
  • Subject-matter expertise
  • Lived experience relevant to the topic (if appropriate)
  • Previous publishing or writing experience
• Detailed Chapter Outline: Provide a working table of contents that includes:
  • Chapter titles
  • The main idea of each chapter and how it supports the controlling idea of the book
• Front and Back Matter (Optional): Describe any supplemental materials (e.g., photography, illustrations, reflection questions, discussion guides, recommended resources, liturgies, appendices, etc.).
• Timeline and Specifications: Include:
  • Current manuscript status (idea stage, in progress, complete, etc.)
  • Estimated total word count (typically 45,000–75,000 words)
  • Anticipated manuscript delivery date
• Other Book Ideas (Optional): If you have additional book concepts that may be a fit for The Daily Grace Co., please include a brief description of each idea (1–3 sentences per concept). While these ideas will not be considered part of the current proposal, they may be considered for future publishing opportunities.
• Sample Material: The complete book introduction and two fully written sample chapters representative of the final manuscript.