ABOUT US & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Tell Your Story and
"Write in a Book What YOU See."
We're Here to Help.
If you are simply exhausted and fed up with the painful cycle of querying and being rejected by the big publishers (and their literary agents) such as Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Penguin Books, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Tyndale House etc., then welcome back home.
As a leading inspirational and faith publisher, Kharis Publishing is committed to publishing the message that has been given to you, to help you “write in a book what you see…” (Revelation 1:11, NASB). There is a message in your heart for the world; a message which only you seem to have seen or capable of seeing. It’s time to share it – whether it is Christian, self-help, business, memoirs, or health and wellness. Enough of being a mere statistic – just another one of the 96% of writers whose queries are rejected by literary agents of these big publishers.
We will publish your book and distribute it, free of charge. Editing, colorful cover design, ISBN, Library of Congress cataloging, distribution etc.? Yes, all on us, as it should be. Kharis Publishing provides an innovative independent publishing platform which combines the benefits of traditional book publishing with the speed and efficiency of digital printing technology when needed. Yes, we may not provide the same level of coverage as HarperCollins, for example, but we will get your message out in a highly professional manner that would make you the envy of your friends and colleagues. For a limited time, we are accepting unsolicited queries for self-help, health & wellness, business, memoirs, Christian, and well written, original, and family-friendly fiction.
MISSION
Our two-fold mission is simple:
- Provide an innovative publishing platform for professionals, businesspersons, pastors, workplace leaders to tell their story and share in a book form what God has put in their hearts, with a focus on under-represented writers, including women and first-time authors.
- Provide mini libraries/resource centers to select orphanages in developing countries, so that these amazing kids may learn to read, write, and dream of a better future. When you publish or buy a book through Kharis Publishing, you are a huge part of giving the gift of literacy to these orphans.
TOP REASONS OUR AUTHORS CHOOSE TO PUBLISH
Share the word God has put in my heart, and be a faithful witness
Build credibility as a subject matter expert and become an influencer
Transform lives with godly and inspirational message
Document and preserve my legacy for the next generation
“Tired of submitting to the big publishers (and their agents) – Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Penguin Books, WW Norton – and getting turned down each time? Kharis Publishing can help – the Word in you doesn’t have to be held back.”
HISTORY
We got our start from the campus of John Brown University in 2015. Since then, we have grown into a leading faith and inspirational book publisher. We have also moved our headquarters from Arkansas to the great city of Aurora, within the greater Chicago Metropolitan area, IL.
Like all traditional publishers, there is no out-of-pocket cost to you at any stage. Editing, printing, and distribution? Yes, all on us, as it should be. We believe in your story. So, we empower you to tell your story in a way that glorifies God and inspires humanity, at no cost to you. However, we expect all authors to take advantage of our generous Author-buy Back program to get copies of your own book for personal use and promotion, at 50% discount.
Are you tired of submitting to the big publishers (and their agents) – Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Macmillan, Penguin Books, WW Norton, Zondervan, Tyndale House Publishers, Thomas Nelson, Intervarsity Press – and getting turned down each time? Kharis Publishing can help – the Word in you doesn’t have to be held back. Burned by unprofessional and predatory practices of vanity presses out there? Kharis Publishing offers an innovative publishing platform that combines traditional book publishing with the speed and efficiency of digital print on demand technology, giving you peace of mind.
Stressed out about self-publishing your book and navigating kindle direct publishing, KDP select, and all the other options from Amazon books? Kharis Publishing eliminates all that stress from you, and free you up to focus on writing your story and running your busy life.
MEET OUR AUTHORS
Stephen D’Angelo: author of “A Single Day of Peace”
Stephen D’Angelo Stephen is a business executive with 30 years of experience in the software technology industry leading high-performing global organizations. Through his extensive business success, he has a keen awareness of the critical success principles everyone should follow to live a happy, healthy, and successful life.
Stephen is a proponent of what he calls Spiritual Leadership which is something everyone, regardless of their chosen field, can execute to achieve greater success and happiness.
TESTIMONIALS
As an author who has previously self-published four titles, the opportunity to work with Kharis Publishing on my fifth was like a breath of fresh air. From the skilled editors helping me produce the best possible version of my novel, to the sensible staff and marketing representatives’ assistance with all of my silly questions along the way, I could not have asked for a better publishing experience.
M. E. Reach
Kharis Publishing has made my return to the publishing world a joy in my life. They found my book, In This Lifetime, on a Christian book proposal website and requested the full manuscript a short time later. Though I write contemporary Christian fiction and most of their books are nonfiction, they were willing to take a chance on me. Right from the start their communication was thorough, outlining what they would deliver and their expectations of me as the author. They responded to my questions in a timely manner as we worked thorough the publishing process. The cover art was all that I hoped it would be, and I get many compliments from readers about it. Many thanks to Kharis Publishing for helping me share this story of forgiveness and hope with a wide audience.
Christine Anderson
My experience working with Kharis Publishing has been wonderful. As a new author, trying to find a publisher, who will accept your proposal is a daunting task, resulting in a one or two percent chance of success. Kharis publishing has provided me with an opportunity to share my story in Touché – A Notre Dame All-American Fencer’s Spiritual Guide to Success.
Once my proposal was accepted, the Kharis staff have been right there with me, providing support throughout the publishing process. They have provided excellent customer service and are always quick to answer my questions. Writing and publishing a book is a lot of hard work and they supply an essential roadmap to successful completion.
I actually had another publisher accept my proposal, but what persuaded me to go with Kharis, was their Christian mission to provide books, libraries, and reading programs to underprivileged countries. By supporting Kharis with their mission, they are providing an opportunity to support my mission of proclaiming the miracles God has performed in my life so people can have hope He will work miracles in their lives. It has been an honour to work with Kharis and I look forward to working with them with future projects, which are in the works.
Todd Griffee
Stories fuel my life—and the world around us. Everyone has a story to tell, and God gifted me with the idea for mine. After completing the manuscript, I decided to take a chance and submit it for publication. I had nothing to lose, and to my amazement, Kharis Publishing chose to bring my story to life. Their guidance through the editing process, cover design, promotion, and more has been invaluable to me as a first-time author. I’m truly humbled and grateful to partner with Kharis; they’ve been the perfect fit to help me share my story with the world.
Sarah L. Hicks
A year ago, I decided to push the submit button, sending three chapters of a manuscript to publishers. Little did I know that 8 months later I would be publishing my first book with a fabulous publisher that gave me a chance to tell my story. I did not have thousands of email followers, nor was I Instagram famous, but God had given me a story to tell, and Kharis allowed me to share it with the world. They have been fabulous to work with, responding to questions or emails within 24 hours, especially Mr. Clement and Mr. Phillips. The cover turned out to be so much better that I could ever have dreamed, taking recommendations about the appearance of the final product without hesitation. Thank you Kharis for making God’s calling come true in my life and to hopefully bless others with the written word.
Nichole Fogleman
My gratitude and trust of Kharis Publishing continued to increase with each new encounter throughout the process of publication. From the beginning, my questions and concerns were addressed in a timely and respectful manner. The whole experience, from submitting my manuscript to seeing my story and illustrations published, is better than I ever imagined. I am honored to be included in their roster of authors. May God continue to guide and bless this unique publishing organization.
Deborah Kuster
“I am so thankful to the Kharis Publishing team for giving me the gracious opportunity to publish my first book, Odd Moms Out. It has been a joy to share this written resource with others to continue to spread the good news of God’s redemptive grace. The staff at Kharis have been so kind, helpful, professional, and patient with me as a new author, thus supporting and enabling me to walk through this unfamiliar process from start to finish with confidence, progress, and excitement.”
Tamar Miller
Working with Kharis was a pleasure. ! I am very grateful that they helped me fulfill my dream.
Helped me to give light to my book: Blue House. Ten years on the way home.
Exactly what I want and how I imagined, even better !
I am immensely grateful to them, working in a team with them is the work of like-minded people.
Everyone understands each other, everything is on time, emails are answered right away.
In the end the job is done excellently !
Veronica Braila
Kharis Publishing made publishing my first book stress free! They walked me through everything and took care of so much. It gave me peace of mind to know that my title could be trusted and was in the right hands. Everyone I have worked with has been reliable and friendly! I would recommend Kharis to anyone thinking of publishing!
Eva Liebich
As an author who has worked with numerous publishers, I found Kharis Publishing’s acquisition process to be excellent. My proposal got a prompt response and as we brought The God Who Blesses to fruition, I received detailed and comprehensive guidelines on their expectations and needs. I will unhesitatingly consider working with Kharis on future projects.
Gordon S. Jackson
Many people are grappling with difficult challenges that appear to defer solutions in their lives. One can solve one’s problems and achieve great success in all aspects of life if God grants one revelation.
I am very grateful to God for leading me to submit my manuscript titled ‘And The Lord Opened Her Eyes’ to Kharis Publishing. Working with Kharis Publishing was very exciting throughout the project. The publisher was very transparent and friendly from the onset. His team worked conscientiously, acknowledging my emails promptly and involving me in every stage of the project. In addition, I am satisfied with the team spirit displayed by the company. The team accommodated my views and made wonderful contributions to improve the quality of the work.
I look forward to submitting another book to the company.
Jonah Agunwamba
While other publishers could not see past the unusual natural of my unique book project, Kharis Publishing took a chance on me and this unusual idea, and for that I am very grateful. They were very encouraging throughout the publishing process and the editor, Karen Herceg, was excellent in her suggestions, advice, and encouragement. On top of that, as an educator I love the fact that a portion of the proceeds of every book goes to provide orphans with literacy materials!
Dale Hathaway
Kharis Publishing made me what I am today. I am eternally grateful to them for plucking me from the depths of obscurity and elevating me into an emerging voice in African Literature and beyond. I like that Kharis Publishing treats you like part of the family, right from the querying stage up to when you hold your pristine, nice smelling author copies, they pretty much involve you and make you part of the process in the publishing of your book. Their graphics team are the stuff of legends! Additionally, their social responsibility vision of raising literacy levels amongst children from deprived backgrounds resonates well with me.
I am proud to be part of the Kharis Publishing Family and cant recommend them highly enough. It’s a whopping five stars rating from me, for this quintessential publisher.
Andrew Chatora
Kharis is a great christian publishing company. Their feedback is consistent and reliable. The staff is encouraging and wonderful to work with. I have so enjoyed my publishing experience with Kharis.
Anna Pranger
Kharis Publishing has been a pleasure to work with. Not only have they produced our book with quality and consistency, they did so with the mission in mind. We salute Kharis Publishing and recommend that authors engage Kharis Publishing in their next project.
John Telman
After checking out their website and seeing that they support orphanages in Africa I was delighted and said yes! From the beginning I felt so welcomed and heard. They included me in every step of the process and responded to all my emails in a timely manner. It was such an efficient process. I had never written a book before and they were very patient and kind to me as I embarked on a new endeavor. I am beyond happy that I agreed to join Kharis Publishing!
Hali Swatzell
“Kharis Publishing allowed me to deliver my message to the world! While I received two other publishing offers, I decided to publish my book with Kharis because they simplified the process, allowed me freedom in all aspects of the process, and I wanted to participate in their support of magnificent social causes around the world. Thank you Kharis for believing in me and my message!”
Stephen D’Angelo
As a first-time author with a desire to share my thoughts on a reimagined and important vision of missional leadership to a wider audience, Kharis Publishing was a great blessing to work with. They gave me my first opportunity to be a published author, they walked with me through the process very patiently, and they bent over backwards to answer my questions and concerns. They went the extra mile to present my book as a legitimate and worthwhile read. I am so grateful for my experience working with such great people.
Lee A. Carter
Kharis Publishing has been a blessing to me by giving me the opportunity to publish my testimony of God’s life changing truth in “Called to Truth”. They beautifully designed the cover of the accompanying study guide “Your Journey to Truth” to portray my heart for the book
Denise White
I submitted my writing to a Christian book proposal website. Kharis Publishing found my manuscript and contacted me. I had not heard of Kharis but they have made me feel a part of them from the beginning. They took time with me and patiently explained every step to me and answered all of my questions promptly. They allowed me to be a part of the whole process. I also love their book/library program in Africa. So happy to be a part of it! I am excited to be a part of the Kharis Publishing Family!
Ingrid Simmonds
Kharis welcomed me from the start with open arms. They took my thoughts and opinions seriously and kept an open line of communication.
Heather Rendulic
I’m thankful that Kharis Publishing understood my vision and brought my words to life, creating the most beautiful book cover and providing valuable marketing resources to bring my story to others
Peyton Garland
As an Author who has seen both the good and bad side of the publishing world, I am here to tell you that Kharis Publishing is a breath of fresh air for me as a Christian. They are very professional in their dealing with their authors and are passionate about serving and pleasing God.
R. Tyler Scott
I am delighted to have published my first book with Kharis Media Publishing.
Federico Siggilino
What intrigued me about this publishing house was their involvement with orphans, making little lives easier.
Sanet Smit
My experience with Kharis Publishing has been fulfilling. I am a first time author, who by God’s Grace received offers from two publishers.
Oghomwen (Owen) Jones
When I discovered Kharis Publishing I knew they were something special. Not only did their work stand out to me as an author, but their social mission was something dear to my heart.
Katie Piazza
THE KHARIS ADVANTAGE
A few ways we are committed to helping you tell your story.
INNOVATIVE BOOK PUBLISHER
We are an independent book publisher innovating the publishing industry. While we do not see the need to claim the "traditional publisher" label, we provide authors with the benefits of traditionally published books: rigorous acquisition process, royalty-based contracts, and dedicated professionals working to prepare, publish, and distribute your book (editing, graphics, marketing, distribution etc.) at NO upfront cost to you. We are proud to operate as an innovative book publisher which combines the benefits of traditional book publishing with the efficiency of modern digital printing and marketing solutions. This industry is more than ripe for a positive disruption, and we are proud to lead the charge!
WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK, FROM START TO FINISH
We take care of everything about your book:
- Full-color cover
- Professional editing
- Interior formatting
- Paperback, Hardcover, E-book, Audiobook
- ISBN
- Library of Congress number
- Printing
- Distribution
- Promotion
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales Report
BOOK DISTRIBUTION
Our partnership with two of the biggest names in the book industry means that your book will be widely available for sale in several retail outlets online, including:
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Books-a-Million
- Walmart
- Google Books
- IndieBound
- Etc.
YOUR BOOK IN ALL FORMATS INCLUDING AUDIO
We make your book available in all formats:
Paperback
Hardcover
Audiobook (Audible)
Ebook
YOU BECOME A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
Publishing with Kharis, or purchasing a book from us, means that you are part of our social mission to equip orphans with literacy tools (computers and books), so that these amazing kids may learn to read, dream, grow into a life bigger than their current circumstance.
We are not just blazing the trail regarding innovating the book publishing industry, we are also making a difference along the way, as orphans are uplifted. Yes, publishing with a higher purpose is what Kharis Publishing is all about.
To support or learn more, click here…
YOU ARE KNOWN
We are small enough to get to know you as a person and big enough to get your message across. You are family, a big part of who we are. Take as an example, the couple featured in this section: David and Ani Pearman, authors of “His Eye is on the Sparrow.” We are not only proud to publish their amazing story, we pray for their missionary work across the nations. Whether or not their book makes a huge splash, we hope that you will take a moment to support them and pray for the incredible work they do as missionaries.
We cherish our ‘independence’ and freedom to serve authors irrespective of how big or small your platform may be. The message God gave YOU is important – we listen and help others to hear you as well.
“We have developed an innovative system that leverages the traditional publishing model and digital printing technology in a way that is guaranteed to continue to benefit our authors and readers for years to come.”
MEET ANOTHER KHARIS AUTHOR
Dr. Beena Wilkins, author of “Under the Broom Tree”
Dr. Beena Wilkins, who writes under the pen name B. E. Mathews, is a graduate of The University of Texas Medical Branch and completed her pediatric residency training at The University of California at Irvine. She is a board-certified pediatrician with almost two decades of dedication to the well-being of children and adolescents. In her debut book, Under The Broom Tree, she offers a fresh perspective regarding current mental health issues and shares her own soul-searching story about growing up in a hushed, closed-off Indian culture. She uses the life of Elijah, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, as a powerful example of the common, fallible humanity in all of us. She is a Texas girl at heart, but currently resides in Florida with her husband and sons.
HOW TO PUBLISH WITH KHARIS
Author Partnership
- Authors with inspirational or faith-based messages that are non-contradictory to a conservative Christian worldview, whether “Christian” or not. After all, we acquire self-help, business, memoirs, Christian, health and wellness manuscripts. All we ask is that your focus to be solely on giving value to the reader, and not merely to make any political or social points.
- Authors, such as professionals, motivational speakers, coaches, influencers, leaders, or patsors, who have some form of following and need a partner to publish and distribute their message to their followers and a wider reading audience.
- Authors who are willing to participate in joint promotional efforts, including readiness to do media interviews.
- Authors who are willing and able to purchase discounted author copies (50% discount off the retail price) for use in such promotional activities, giveaways, book signing, personal website sales, etc. Note, however, that while the average number of copies purchased by our authors (at 50% discount) varies from one author to another, it is not a pre-condition to acquiring your manuscript. Every submission is evaluated based on its merit during our rigorous acquisition process.
Kharis Publishing is NOT for you if:
- You are unwilling or unable to put in the effort to make your book successful or if you believe that once a publisher acquires your book, your job is completely done;
- If you have reservation against print-on-demand (POD) technology. We proudly combine the benefits of traditional publishing with print-on-demand technology to meet distribution demands worldwide and save warehousing cost at the same time. Even the biggest publishers in the world now use POD to keep books perpetually in print
Submission Guidelines
For a limited time, we are accepting unsolicited, un-agented, submissions. Our current focus is on faith and inspirational/motivational content. Women, minority writers, first-time authors, pastors, and business leaders are encouraged to submit query. Children Books? Only if you have illustrations ready.
Fiction? Yes, only if it is family-friendly, and has a unique selling point. Absoluetly no adult-rated content in any form.
To submit a query, you must follow these simple steps:
- Read about author partnership above and then send a query. If we are interested in your work, we will request a full proposal.
- DO NOT send your full manuscript until one of our acquisition editors specifically asks for it.
- Your manuscript must have received initial professional editing and be polished before it gets to us.
- If you are ready, click here to submit your query online.
LEARN ABOUT OUR HUMBLE ROOTS AND UNDERSTAND WHAT DRIVES US TO INNOVATE IN ORDER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR AUTHORS AND ORPHANS
KHARIS PEOPLE - WE ARE FAMILY
Whether they are current authors or workers and volunteers (both past and present), we are most thankful for our people. Here are just a snapshot of our growing family. Join us – we have room for you.
Brent James MacDonald
Eunice-Pauline Olatunji
Christina Steinorth-Powell
Michael Reach
M.E. Reach was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a decorated U.S. Army veteran and has worked with teens, young adults, and adults for sixteen years in a variety of contexts, across five states and in two foreign countries. He enjoys creating random songs with his wife to annoy his five children, drinking root beer, traveling, and occasionally writing books.
John Creel
JAMIE WALT
FRANCIS E. UMESIRI, PHD.
WILL ECHOLS
Dr. Pascal Losambe and Crystal Losambe
Deborah Kuster
Julie Fillinger
Noele Alderman
Monika and Ewdard Lumsdaine
R. Tyler Scott
Terry Smith
TRISHA POSEY, PHD.
Andrea Miller
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Michelle Booth
Courtney Simpson
Peyton Garland
Gary H. Lovejoy, Ph.D.
Christina Stern
Benji Evans
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Gordon Jackson
Craig Prather
Nancy Duci Denofio
Jo Anne Mitchum
Keith Pelletier
TERRY NIGHTINGALE
Joy Blessing
NATHAN HAYDEN, PH.D.
Angela Guy
Oghomwen (Owen) Jones
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Todd Griffee
Todd Griffee is the author of Touché, at 10 years old he was inspired with his life purpose of being a G-Man.