As an aspiring author, I want to understand Abingdon Press's non-fiction submission guidelines. Specifically, what types of non-fiction do they accept and not accept, and what materials are required for a submission proposal? Provide a concise summary of these guidelines.
Navigate to the 'About' section of the website. Click on the 'Submissions' link. Identify the types of non-fiction Abingdon Press accepts. Identify the types of non-fiction Abingdon Press explicitly states it does not accept. List the required components for a submission proposal. State the summarized information.
State that Abingdon Press accepts leadership books, church supply items, church program resources, curriculum resources, and other print and digital media for ministry and individual faith development. State that Abingdon Press does not accept submissions of poetry, memoir, fiction, biography, autobiography, occult, or children's books. List the required proposal components: short summary, intended audience, chapter outline, author biography, platform, and marketing plan, plus 1-2 sample chapters (one being the first chapter).