Style guide intake
Before we begin, we document your preferences: vocabulary you use (and avoid), theological terms important to your tradition, phrases that are distinctly yours. This becomes our editorial compass.
Books · Process
Our process
A clear, collaborative workflow that carries your sermons onto the page while keeping you in control at every stage. No surprises, no black boxes.
The six steps
I30 min call
Discovery call
We start with a conversation. What’s the vision for your book? Who’s the audience? What sermon content do you have? We’ll discuss scope, timeline, and whether we’re a good fit for each other.
- Clarity on project scope and timeline
- Initial partnership recommendation
- Next steps and intake instructions
IIYou set the pace
Sermon intake
Send us your sermon content in whatever format you have: audio files, video links, existing transcripts, or even rough notes. We handle transcription and organization.
- Secure file upload or link submission
- Professional transcription (if needed)
- Content inventory and assessment
IIIVaries by option
Theme extraction
We analyze your sermons, identify recurring themes, and propose a chapter structure. You’ll receive an outline for review before we write a single word of the manuscript.
- Thematic analysis document
- Proposed chapter outline
- Your approval before drafting begins
IVVaries by option
Chapter drafting
Our editors carry your spoken sermons into written chapters that keep your voice, your cadence, and your theological perspective. We don’t rewrite; we refine for the page.
- Draft chapters in sequence
- Voice-preserving editorial approach
- Sample chapter for early calibration
VVaries by option
Review and revisions
You review each chapter and provide feedback. We revise based on your notes. This collaborative loop continues until every chapter sounds like you and meets your standards.
- Chapter-by-chapter review process
- Revision rounds per your partnership option
- Final approval on all content
VIVaries by option
Final delivery
Receive your completed manuscript with all supporting materials. If you’ve selected publishing prep, we’ll also provide formatted files, cover copy, and platform-ready assets.
- Final manuscript (Word and Google Doc)
- Chapter outline and structure notes
- Optional: publishing-ready materials
How we preserve your voice
Sample chapter calibration
We draft one chapter first and ask: does this sound like you? Your feedback shapes how we approach the entire manuscript. We calibrate before we scale.
Theological guardrails
Our editors clarify and polish, they don’t theologize. We never insert claims, reframe your positions, or add material that changes your meaning. Your theology is sacred; we preserve it.
Provenance reports
For full transparency, we provide a marked manuscript showing exactly what came from your sermons, what was editorial bridging, and what was AI-assisted. Complete traceability.
What you provide, what you receive
Your input
Sermon content
- Audio recordings (MP3, WAV, M4A)
- Video files or YouTube/Vimeo links
- Existing transcripts (any format)
- Sermon notes or outlines
Voice references
- Any books you’ve previously written
- Blog posts or articles in your voice
- Recordings you feel represent your style
- Authors whose tone you admire
Theological boundaries
- Denominational distinctives to honor
- Terms or phrases to use (or avoid)
- Doctrinal non-negotiables
- Sensitive topics requiring care
Your output
Manuscript formats
- Google Doc (for easy commenting)
- Microsoft Word (.docx)
- PDF (for final review)
- Plain text backup
Structure and organization
- Clean chapter structure
- Consistent heading hierarchy
- Smooth transitions between sections
- Front and back matter templates
Publishing materials
- Back-cover copy draft
- Author bio (short and long versions)
- Book proposal framework
- Platform formatting specs
The first step is a conversation.
Tell us about your sermon archive and vision. We’ll share how the process would work for your specific situation.