Publishing FAQ'S

We are a hybrid publishing company, which blends the best of traditional and self-publishing. As your trusted partner in book publishing, our mission is transform your manuscript into a book of true excellence that will amplify your message for years to come.

• Traditional publishing: Publisher covers costs and risk, authors earn lower royalties, limited creative control, and extremely high rejection rates.
• Self-publishing: Author handles all costs, work, and creative decisions, often overwhelming and can result in lower-quality books.
• Hybrid publishing: Author invests in comprehensive publishing services, retains control, receives professional support, and enjoys highest royalties.

We provide comprehensive editing, interior and cover design, unique formatting that meets industry standards, printing, ISBN registration, barcode development, distribution setup, marketing guidance. We are able to creatively position the book for impact with the use of video, photo, graphic design, and web development, supporting you every step of the way to create a professional-quality book.

On average, our hybrid process takes 4–7 months, depending on the complexity of your project.

We review each submission carefully. To qualify for publishing with ZPH, a manuscript must demonstrate strong writing, compelling storytelling, and value alignment.

Costs vary depending on the services and scope of your project. Our "The Packages" page breaks it down for you!

Yes, we divide packages up into 3-5 payments. Many authors spread payments out over 8-9 months.

Yes — you retain full copyright ownership and control over your content and future editions.

Yes — we can provide guidance on marketing strategies, social media promotion, and distribution channels, helping your book reach online retailers and local bookstores. Large-chain bookstore placement is never a guarantee. Our primary distribution options include Amazon, Ingram, Books-a-Million online, Barnes & Noble online, and more.

Royalties are the portion of sales you earn. Across the board, hybrid publishing typically offers higher royalty rates (50–70% of net proceeds or more) than traditional publishing). At ZPH, we receive $1.00/book. The author gets the rest! (85%+).

There is never a guarantee. But, it's a huge goal of ours to position the author platform and their book so they can have the best chance of seeing a return. Authors typically begin to see a return on their investment around 700 books sold.

No. We will discuss print costs in your kickoff call so you can have a full understanding of what your cost will be once your book is ready!

We combine professional support and quality with more control and faster time-to-market, without the high rejection rates of traditional publishing.

Absolutely — with professional editing, cover/interior design, formatting, and guidance on distribution, your book will meet or exceed industry expectations.

We have published Children's Books, Non-Fiction Books, Memoirs, Planners, Theology Books, Devotionals. If your book is not listed in these genres, we'd love to take it on!

In order to begin the publishing journey with us, yes. But, your manuscript doesn't have to be complete to book a Discovery call.

Book a Discovery Call! Our team will get back with you promptly and we'll hop on a quick call to walk you through the details and answer any questions you have. Then, you'll have the info. you need to decide what you'd like to do!