Answer the Call to Publish
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There’s a word for people like you. People who believe in the power of something greater than themselves. Those whose journey of faith has called them to write, share their message and inspire as many lives as possible by publishing a book.
An Open Door
Thomas Nelson, the world’s largest Christian publisher and one of the nation’s largest trade publishers, traces its roots back to humble beginnings. More than 200 years ago, the company’s namesake started selling secondhand books in a Scottish town square. At the heart of his entrepreneurial spirit was a simple mission: making Christian works and classic literature available for all people.
For more than 80 years Zondervan, a world-leading Bible publisher and well known Christian communications company, has striven to serve the Church as it pursues excellence in inspirational and faith-based content.
These legacies continue today as Thomas Nelson and Zondervan turn to their self-publishing division, WestBow Press, to discover new and emerging Christian voices.
WestBow Press puts you in control of publishing your book, giving you the assistance and support you need, with the exclusive benefit that Thomas Nelson and Zondervan always watching, on the lookout for the next outstanding book to add to its list of acclaimed titles.
Thomas Nelson and Zondervan turn to WestBow Press
No matter how big your dreams for your book are, don’t ever let anyone convince you that those dreams can’t be realized. Multiple authors who published with WestBow Press have been discovered and offered traditional publishing contracts by Thomas Nelson and Zondervan.
Zondervan discovered Annie Downs after she published with WestBow Press.
As a Christian blogger and speaker,Annie turned to WestBow Press in order to publish a book she could distribute at events.
“People would pick up my book and have no idea it was self-published. Based on the numbers of books sold, and the reach of my platform, a literary agent contacted me, confident he could generate interest from top Christian publishers.”
Annie Downs, author, Perfectly Unique
Other titles recently acquired by traditional publishers:
The Reason
by William Sirls
(Thomas Nelson)
Hebrew Word Study series
by Chaim Bentorah
(Thomas Nelson)
How Sweet the Sound
by Amy K. Sorrells
(David C. Cook)
Sensible Shoes
by Sharon Garlough Brown
(InterVarsity Press)
For the Least of These
edited by Anne Bradley and Art Lindsley
(Zondervan)
Three Cups
by Tony Townsley and Mark St. Germain
(Thomas Nelson)
Call of a Coward
by Marcia Moston
(Thomas Nelson)
Bikin and Brotherhood: My Journey
by Dave Spurgeon
(Thomas Nelson)
Unlocking the Secrets of the Feasts:
The Prophecies in the Feasts of Leviticus
by Michael Norten
(Thomas Nelson)
Publishing Tailored To You
WestBow Press publishing packages lay the framework for accomplishing your goals as an author. For more information, visit www.westbowpress.com or call 844.714.3454 to speak with a Publishing Consultant.
Publishing Packages
Advocate Package
Perfect for emerging authors looking for an economical route to start their publishing journey.
Proclaim Package
Ensure that your book is in top shape when it reaches your intended readers with expanded publishing support and editorial services.
Connect Package
A comprehensive package combining our superior production and editorial support with an expansive suite of marketing services.
Ignite Package
Get our most superior package that best represents our mission to help authors bring the Good News to others.
Following Through
From your first phone call to the final page published, WestBow Press offers concrete steps that take you from words on the page to book in hand and beyond.
STEP 1: Speak with a Publishing Consultant
who can help you choose the best path for your goals.
STEP 2: Choose a publishing package
and any additional editorial, design or formatting services you want.
STEP 3: Submit your finished manuscript
and oversee your vision coming together with the help of the WestBow Press team.
STEP 4: Develop a plan for promoting your book
with a Marketing Consultant who can recommend the right approach to match your goals and budget.
STEP 5: Give the final approval
so that the WestBow Press team can ready your book for printing and distribution.
STEP 6: Within weeks, you'll receive your complimentary author copies.
Feel the texture of its cover, turn the pages and realize how far you've come from writer to author.
Call Answered
WestBow Press authors share their publishing experiences.
"I think The Jersey Effect is going to be a really powerful tool to reach people, so that they don't let the jersey affect them negatively, but go use it - and their platform - for God."
– Hunter Smith, former punter for the Indianapolis Colts and author of The Jersey Effect
“Shortly into the journaling process, God really laid it on my heart that my words would become a published book. I published because I wanted to share something others could relate to. WestBow Press really had my best interests at heart and made sure I was pleased with everything."
– Alexis Judy, author of Because He Loved Me
"I felt in prayer that writing a book was something I really wanted to do. The takeaway I want readers to get is to use your talents for what is good. The thing I love most about WestBow Press is that they are always there for you and really do care about your success with your book."
– J.V. Carr, author of Username: Bladen
Call us at 844.714.3454 to get started publishing today.
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