A Christian hybrid publisher for first-time authors
Maria had a story and no idea what to do with it. Here is what happened next.
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Maria Morgan · hope*books author
Our authors
You have a story to share
Maria Morgan, hope*books author
Five stages, one clear path
Five milestones. You always know where you are, what comes next, and who is walking it with you.
Before a single chapter exists, we get clear on the book only you can write. Who is she, the reader on the other side of the page? What does she need to hear? We name your message, your audience, and the promise of the book so every decision after this has something to answer to.
Most first-time authors stall here, staring at a blank document. So we build the structure first. Chapter by chapter, you map the arc of the book with a coach, until the outline in front of you is a plan you can actually write from.
This is the drafting season, and you do not do it alone. Weekly writing sessions, word-count goals you set yourself, and a project manager who checks in when the middle gets hard. The whole point is a finished manuscript, not a perfect one.
Your draft goes to our editors — developmental, then line, then proof. Designers set the interior and build a cover that belongs on a shelf. You stay in the conversation the whole way, but the craft work is carried by people who do this for a living.
Your book goes to print and out into the world. We handle distribution and walk you through a launch plan you can sustain — the first readers, the first reviews, the first time someone tells you your words met her exactly where she was.
(and why you deserve more)
If you’ve ever tried to self-publish, you know how it goes:
One minute you’re full of hope—ready to write, design, upload, and launch.
The next? You’re drowning in decisions, overwhelmed with tech, and wondering if you’re doing any of it right.
Writer, editor, designer, formatter, marketer… It’s all on you.
Cover designers, course bundles, ads that don’t work—without guidance, it adds up fast.
No team. No coach. No community. Just you and your laptop, guessing.
Too often, the book doesn’t look or feel the way you imagined—and you’re stuck with it.
So many great stories never see the light of day.
At hope*books, we’ve helped hundreds of first-time authors go from blank page to beautiful book—with clarity, encouragement, and expert support every step of the way.
Here’s how we’re different:
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. From editing to design to launch—we guide you, step by step.
Your editor. Your coach. Your publishing support system. You’ll have real people (who care deeply about your book) walking with you.
This isn’t just any book—it’s your legacy. We design it to feel just as meaningful and excellent as your message deserves.
Writing doesn’t have to be lonely. You’ll meet like-minded authors, pray together, share milestones, and celebrate launch day as a team.
Let’s do this, together.
If you have a story of hope to share, we want to publish your book. You don’t need a platform. You need a story.
And more!
You don’t need a platform. You need a story.
You are not too late. You are right on time.
We work with:
Three teams stand behind every hope*books author — growth, community, and product.
You don’t have to do this alone
Director of growth
Our growth team can schedule a call with you and talk to you about your writing goals — where you are now, what you want the book to do, and whether hope*books is the right fit.
Schedule a call with our teamDirector of community
Our community team helps ensure that you feel seen and known. We care for each author, knowing that you have a story that’s worth sharing.
Director of product
Our team of editors, designers, formatters, and project managers are dedicated to helping you every step of the way — from dreaming about your book to launching your book.
Published authors on what the process was actually like.
Rebecca Madden and Jay Madden
Jennifer Burchill
When I first discovered hope*books, it was the name that caught my attention—the word hope stood out. I immediately sensed this could be the perfect home for my story and the message I wanted to share.
Hope*books offers a clear, step-by-step process for writing and publishing your first book. I’m incredibly grateful for the leadership and vision of Brian Dixon and the entire hope*books team for helping make this dream a reality. Today, I’m not only an author—I’m part of a supportive community that encourages and celebrates one another every step of the way.
Jesslyn McCutcheon
hope*books Author, Fighting Goliath
Hope*books presented a clear pathway from where I sat, tinkering with my draft, to holding a published book in my hand.
Eighteen months ago, I signed on with hope*books. Now, I am a newly published author. My memoir, Thriving in the Barren Place, was published on July 1, 2025! The draft that lay dormant on my laptop for years has now been transformed into my beautiful story. I say it often, because it is true. It never would’ve happened without hope*books!
Paula Romang
hope*books Author, Thriving in the Barren Place
Choose the one that honors your story.
| Feature | hope*books | Self-Publish | Traditional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 9-12 months | Varies widely | 18-36 months |
| Creative Control | You choose title, cover, voice | Full control—but no expert input | Limited to no control |
| Support | 1:1 coaching + community + publishing team | Solo — you do it all | Minimal communication or support |
| Design Quality | Professional interior + custom cover | DIY or outsourced (quality can be an issue) | Quality can vary widely. |
| Royalties | 50% of net profits | Up to 100% (but all on you to sell) | 10-15% of list price |
| Marketing Help | Launch plan + templates + podcast interview | You do it all yourself | Little to no marketing support |
| Investment | Starts at only $297 a month | $2,000-88,000+ depending on services | No upfront cost, but loss of ownership |
You get support every step of the way
A hope*books author with her book
We include everything you need:
Hybrid publishing
At hope*books, we’re a hybrid book publisher, because we blend the best of an online coaching program with the traditional services of a traditional publisher. You are not buying a service and you are not going it alone — you are enrolling in a process, with people.
Here is what your tuition gets you.
Five named stages, in order, from Dream to Launch. You never have to guess what the next right step is.
Coaching, deadlines, and a project manager who knows your name. The book gets finished because someone is expecting it.
Edited, designed, printed, and distributed — a book you are proud to hand to someone.
Choose the plan that works best for you.
Or book a call with our team, and we’ll put together a personalized publishing plan for you.
Book a call with our team →A letter from our founder
As I reflect on the last ten years of working with thousands of writers, I’ve come to believe something simple but profound: publishing your book should be beautiful.
Yes, the process can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. At hope*books, we believe in clarity over confusion. Legacy over likes. Community over competition. What we’ve learned from running hope*writers for over a decade is this—when you surround yourself with encouragement and step-by-step support, writing and publishing your book can actually be fun.
Imagine holding your finished book. Professionally edited. Beautifully designed. Shared with the people who need your message most. That’s our vision for you.
And today, I want to personally invite you to say yes—
Yes to your story.
Yes to your calling.
Yes to your legacy.
We created this printed guide to give you clarity and confidence—to show you exactly how hope*books is a better way to publish. We’re not waiting around for traditional publishers to say “yes,” and we’re not sending you into the chaos of self-publishing alone.
We’re offering something different: A modern, soulful, supported path to publishing your book.
Because your story matters. And it is worth publishing.
With hope,
Brian Dixon
Founder, hope*books
Our founder
You can do this.
Our founder, Dr. Brian Dixon, is co-founder of hope*writers and the founder of hope*books. For over 7 years, Brian helped first-time writers grow their platform and pitch their books to traditional publishers, only to see first-time authors with a small platform get rejected time and time again.
In 2022, Brian decided to launch hope*books, blending the best of our online community hope*writers, his one-on-one writing coaching, and the services of a traditional publisher. Over the last 4+ years, we’ve published over 140 books, helping first-time authors realize their dream of becoming a published author.
We would love to help you as well. Click the button to book a call with our team, or click here to sign up for our publishing package, because at hope*books, we believe that you have a story to write, and we can help you publish your book.