Publishing Selection

As a publishing partner for Christian authors, we understand that you have an important goal for your book. Choosing a publishing package that is best suited for your publishing needs is the first step towards that goal. We want to ensure that your book publishing experience is the best possible fit to your publishing dream. You will be in the company of published authors who adhere to the same values and standards as yourself. In fact, each title must meet the WestBow Press Editorial Standards that are established by HarperCollins Christian Publishing in collaboration with WestBow Press, in order to carry the WestBow Press brand.

Compare Packages Author Services

church

We offer a unique selection of publishing packages that will fit your publishing goals.

Download Comparison Chart PDF Click Here

 

Legend:

add-on-Available as Add-on
included-Included in Package

Foundation
1,499
Testimony
2,699
Ministry
4,899
Outreach
6,299
Legacy
8,299
THE WESTBOW PRESS ADVANTAGE
Your book held to the same theological standards as books published by Thomas Nelson & Zondervan included included included included included
Eligibility for the Lighthouse Recognition Program included included included included included
Opportunity for Discovery by Thomas Nelson & Zondervan included included included included included
Inclusion in the Digital WestBow Press Quarterly Book Catalog included included included included included
FORMATS
e-Book Publishing included included included included included
Paperback Publishing included included included included included
Hardcover Publishing Available as Add-on included included included included
DIY Audiobook Publishing Available as Add-on Available as Add-on Available as Add-on Available as Add-on included
EDITORIAL
Editorial Assessment Available as Add-on included included included included
Cover Copy Polish Available as Add-on Available as Add-on Available as Add-on included included
PRODUCTION
Image Insertions 10 20 20 50 50
Professional Cover Design included included included included included
Interior Page Design and Formatting included included included included included
Electronic Galley included included included included included
POST-PRODUCTION and DISTRIBUTION
Worldwide Online Distribution included included included included included
Amazon, Google and Barnes & Noble Preview
New Releases Section in the WestBow Press Bookstore
Set Your Own Price Program Available as Add-on included included included included
REGISTRATIONS
ISBN Assignment included included included included included
Library of Congress Control Number Available as Add-on included included included included
U.S. Copyright Registration Available as Add-on Available as Add-on included included included
BOOK COPIES
eBook Gift Codes 25 25 50 75 100
Free Softcover Copies 5 10 20 30 40
Free Hardcover Copies 1 5 10 15
RESOURCES
12-Month Access to the Author Learning Center included included included included included
Book Discovery Plan included included included
Book Launch Plan included included included
MARKETING TOOLS
Website Design & Hosting Available as Add-on Available as Add-on 3 Pages 6 Pages 10 Pages
Booksellers Return Program Available as Add-on Available as Add-on 12 Months 24 Months 36 Months
Press Release to 100 Targeted Media Outlets included included
Credit for Marketing Services $200 $350
Book Feature in BookMad Online Magazine New Releases Half-page
Featured Placement on WestBow Press Bookstore included included
Online Outreach Starter Kit included included
Video & Podcast Interview on The Book Connection Show included

Do you have a children’s book that needs illustrations? Our Illustrated Storyteller package might be perfect for you.

Professional Author Services

At WestBow Press, we understand that your work is more than just a book. It is a passion and dream. It is a career. It is a mission. While our publishing packages are designed to help you publish with ease, you may need or desire something extra to help you reach your unique goals. From custom cover and interior design, superior editorial services, powerful marketing and bookselling tools, our professional services provide you the flexibility to publish the book you envision.

Formats

Publish your book in a wide variety of formats. From softcover, hardcover, e-book and audiobook options, cover all the bases when it comes to your readers’ desired book format.

Design Services

You accomplished something great by writing a book. Now that the hard part is done, we will help bring your story to life with illustrations customized to fit your message and style.

Production Services

Whether you need a simple book layout or full customization, or your manuscript needs data entry or a detailed index, our production team will follow your lead to create the book you envision.

Editorial Services

Trust our team of editing professional to clean up your text and provide the appropriate level of editorial attention that your book needs while carefully preserving your unique voice.

Marketing Services

Maintaining your full control as the author, enlist our team of experienced professionals to help you build a strong marketing plan with a suite of services to successfully promote your book.

Bookselling Services

Get high-quality bookselling materials that you need to set up your own book signing event, to confidently approach bookstores, or to promote your book directly to book buyers.