Independent Christian Publishing
Professional Publishing: Assemble an Elite Team of the Best in Christian Publishing
If you are a professional speaker, established author, or ministry; adding our expert editorial, design, printing, marketing, publicity, distribution, and sales talent to your team will set you up for success.
- Engage the same proven experts who work with major authors to design, edit, market, publicize, and sell your books
- Print directly with Bethany Press, the leading producer of best-selling Christian books
- Sell and distribute through Anchor Distributors—Your book for sale through major online retailers like Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book Distributors and more
- Tear down the “self-published” barrier—through BelieversPress, you can rival the best in the industry
- Bring your out of print and unpublished books to your readers
- Embrace the eBook revolution with our eBook conversion services
Micro Publishing: Publish Easily and Affordably
Publish just a few books or bring an out-of-print title back to the market. Micro publishing is a fast, easy, and affordable path to selling books.
- There are no packages—purchase only what you need to complement your own publishing skills
- Digital technology allows you to print only the books you need and respond quickly to a changing market
- Embrace the eBook revolution with our eBook conversion services
Choosing the Right Approach
BelieversPress has defined two approaches to publishing below, from high risk with the highest profit potential, to low risk with perhaps no profit potential. It is imperative that you choose the best approach to fit your budget, your publishing goals, your ability to sell books, and your comfort with risk. Choosing the wrong approach could cost you lost profits or leave you with boxes full of books you can’t sell. If you need help determining which model would fit you best, request a free publishing consultation!
These approaches are just suggestions—you are always free to add or remove services according to your needs.
Pricing estimates below are based on a 50,000 word manuscript (~160 pages at 5.5″ x 8.5″ on 50# White paper).
| Micro | Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Small Groups Families Small Ministries Clubs |
Publishers Professional Speakers Established Authors Large Ministries |
| Risk Potential | Very Low | High |
| Profit Potential | Very Low to None | High |
| Recommended Services | ||
| ISBN + Barcode |
Optional | Single OR Block $125-$245 |
| Cover Design |
Template Cover $250-$600 |
Professional Cover Design $1,600-$3,000 |
| Interior Design (Typesetting)1 | Manuscript Conversion $149 |
Typesetting $750 |
| Publicity | Optional/DIY | Professional Publicity 9,000+ |
| Marketing | Optional/DIY | Professional Marketing $3000+ |
| Sales | Optional/DIY | Professional Sales Varies |
| Printing2 | 50-200 copies $269-$824 ($5.37ea-$4.12ea) Get an Estimate |
2500+ copies$ $3,108+ ($1.24ea or less) Get an Estimate |
| Distribution |
Optional | Anchor Distributors $149 |
| Sales Channels | Direct BelieversPress eStore |
Direct Online National Bookstores BelieversPress eStore |
| Learn More | Learn More |
Or, do-it yourself and build a package from all our services.
1 Actual cost depends on manuscript length, number of photos/images/diagrams, and other factors.
2 Shipping costs additional. Request an estimate for an accurate price for your book.
