Essentials Books, Expert Publishing

Your Story Matters -
Let's Bring it to Life

Imagine holding your finished book! With hope*books, you get everything you need—coaching, editing, design, and more—to make your publishing dream a reality. Let’s get started today!

We have a simple proven step-by-step process to help your hope story transform into a book!

What is Essentials?

Comprehensive Publishing Support

The Essentials Program at hope*books is a one-year, all-in-one package that takes you from idea to published book. We provide everything you need, including expert editing, professional cover design, and full publishing support.

Guidance Every Step
of the Way

You'll receive weekly coaching calls and personalized marketing guidance, ensuring you're equipped with the right strategies to successfully launch your book.

Supportive Writing Community

You're never alone in the process! Connect with a cohort of fellow authors, share experiences, and receive encouragement as you bring your book to life.

We're more than a publisher; we're your partner.

Benefits of Essential Books

Step-by-Step Guidance, Zero Guesswork.

Publishing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our guided process makes it easy.

Your Publishing Dashboard, Simplified.

From manuscript to marketing, manage every step in one seamless dashboard.

Professional Support from Cover to Launch.

Our in-house team ensures your book looks great, reads beautifully, and reaches the right audience.

A Creative Community That Has Your Back.

Be part of a like-minded cohort—collaborate, motivate, and celebrate wins together.

Clarity, Encouragement & Direction.

Coaching and mentoring designed to support your goals, fit your style, and guide you on your author journey.

Ready to share your story with the world?

What's Included in our Essential Books?

Editorial & Creative Support

Outline and manuscript review by a skilled Developmental Editor

Copy Assisting

Cover Design

Author Coaching
& Community

Weekly Group Coaching Calls

Author Cohort Community

exclusive Facebook group to connect with fellow authors

Publishing Tools & Resources

Book Management System

Access to our hope*dashboard software

Our Video Training Library

Publishing & Distribution

25 Author Copies

Distribution on Amazon and other online retailers

Featured in hope*bookstore

Revenue & Royalties

A 50% net revenue royalty payout for every book sold

Marketing Tools

Support for promoting your book with mockups

Promotional graphic templates to enhance your marketing

Training to help you share your message with confidence

Your story deserves to be told.

We make it affordable, professional, and rewarding—so you can publish with confidence!

At hope*books, we believe in a true partnership with our authors. That’s why we split the cost of publishing with you—ensuring a win/win approach. Unlike vanity publishers that charge high upfront fees with no long-term support, we’re invested in your success.

Ready to publish your Book?

Apply Now to Start Your Publishing Journey

Join the growing community of authors who’ve trusted us to bring their books to life. Whether you're writing your first manuscript or your fifth, we’re here to help you publish with confidence and clarity.

Check out our published books!

Our Authors Say

We wrote and published out first book!

"There was no other way for us to go once we found out Hope*Books would help us write and publish together!"

Hope*Books made all the difference!

“Community & Coaching made all the difference! As a publishing newbie, the program's assistance has been invaluable, and I've loved the transparency of the leadership team and the support of my cohort. I'm thrilled with the design of my cover, and I'm excited to share my work with the world. ”

They helped me write my second book!

"Having a community and team behind you when putting your words and heart in your book is a powerful thing!"

Rebecca and Jay Madden

Hope*Book Authors

Annie Weber

Hope*Book Author

Julie Boit

Hope*Book Author & Entrepreneur

Larry published his first book!

"The support of the Hope*Books team and community helped me make the decision to publish my most recent book"

Hope*Books took the fear out of publishing!

“My book, That Time I Loved You, released this past December. Hope*Books took out the fear of publishing through an encouraging, uplifting, and supportive environment that does not come from traditional publishers!”

I love the cohort and team support!

"Not only have I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and wisdom from the Hope*Books team, but the author community has been invaluable!"

Larry Fitzgerald

Hope*Book Author

Jill Gunderson

Hope*Book Author

Maria Morgan

Hope*Book Author

Why should I work with hope*books?

Hope*books is the best combination of community, coaching and support to turn your book dream into reality. We want to share your story with the world. If you’re frustrated by traditional publishing and overwhelmed by self publishing, we can help!