Author support
Work one-to-one with a publishing professional who helps you make informed decisions at every stage.

Your manuscript deserves more than a transaction.
R.H. Publishing gives authors experienced, one-to-one support from manuscript to finished book, with thoughtful editorial care and professional design at every step.


A more personal kind of publishing
R.H. Publishing was founded for writers who want professional care without being reduced to a file number. Every author brings a different message, audience and reason for writing.
That is why the process begins with listening. Your publishing specialist helps you navigate the details, make informed choices and bring your vision into print without losing the character of the work along the way.
See how the process worksWhat we do
The right support turns an overwhelming list of decisions into a book you are proud to place in a reader’s hands.
Work one-to-one with a publishing professional who helps you make informed decisions at every stage.
A professional manuscript review for grammar and punctuation, with careful attention to preserving your message and voice.
A full-color cover created around your book, your audience and the way you want the work to be presented.
Professional formatting that gives your manuscript a polished, bookstore-quality reading experience.
Digital proofs of the interior and cover give you the opportunity to review the book before publication.
ISBN guidance, Books In Print listing and support for softcover, hardcover and digital editions.
The Get Started package
eBook publishing, graphic preparation and professional ghostwriting are available as additional services.
Request package detailsFrom manuscript to bookshelf
Tell us about the book, where it stands and what you want it to become.
Editorial care, cover direction and interior design are shaped around your work.
You receive digital proofs and approve the cover and interior before publication.
Your finished book is prepared for the formats and publishing path selected for your project.

Led by publishing experience
Polly Harder founded R.H. Publishing in 2006 after years of writing, editing, teaching and publishing leadership. She previously served as Managing Editor and Director of Publishing at Christ For The Nations, where she helped shape publications and train writers.
Her approach is practical, encouraging and deeply attentive to the reason an author felt compelled to write in the first place.
Meet Polly HarderIn the authors’ own words
The attention given to the heart of the book’s message, as well as detail, print quality and timely production, made the publishing process much easier.
At every step of the process, Polly exuded confidence and backed it up with her performance as promised. She steps in to help carry the burden that a book writer carries.
Through her editing experience, the character and tone of my work were preserved. She exhibited perseverance, patience and encouragement. Very professional in all aspects.
Before you begin
Yes. The service is intentionally personal. Authors receive one-to-one guidance through the decisions that can make a first book feel overwhelming.
Yes. Authors receive digital proofs of the cover and interior to review and approve before publication.
R.H. Publishing can prepare books for softcover, hardcover and eBook publication. The right formats are discussed for each project.
The Get Started package includes a nonexclusive contract. An author may take the work to another publisher with 30 days’ written notice.
Those services are available in addition to the core package. The scope and cost are discussed before work begins.
Your book can begin here
Share a little about your manuscript and where you are in the process. R.H. Publishing will help you understand the right next step.