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Your manuscript deserves more than a transaction.

Your book,
in your voice,
beautifully published.

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.

Polly Harder, founder of R.H. Publishing
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2006Founded
39Featured titles
1:1Author guidance
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A more personal kind of publishing

The book stays yours.
The work becomes stronger.

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 works

What we do

One publishing partner.
Every essential detail.

The right support turns an overwhelming list of decisions into a book you are proud to place in a reader’s hands.

01

Author support

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

02

Editorial review

A professional manuscript review for grammar and punctuation, with careful attention to preserving your message and voice.

03

Custom cover design

A full-color cover created around your book, your audience and the way you want the work to be presented.

04

Interior book design

Professional formatting that gives your manuscript a polished, bookstore-quality reading experience.

05

Proofing and approval

Digital proofs of the interior and cover give you the opportunity to review the book before publication.

06

Publishing essentials

ISBN guidance, Books In Print listing and support for softcover, hardcover and digital editions.

The Get Started package

Everything required
to turn a manuscript
into a real book.

Package investment$4,500Valued at $4,500
  • Dedicated author support
  • Custom full-color cover design
  • Custom interior book design
  • General manuscript edit
  • Cover and interior digital proofs
  • ISBN number and Books In Print listing
  • Nonexclusive publishing contract

eBook publishing, graphic preparation and professional ghostwriting are available as additional services.

Request package details

From manuscript to bookshelf

A practiced process.
A personal experience.

01

Start with the manuscript

Tell us about the book, where it stands and what you want it to become.

02

Build the book together

Editorial care, cover direction and interior design are shaped around your work.

03

Review every detail

You receive digital proofs and approve the cover and interior before publication.

04

Bring it to readers

Your finished book is prepared for the formats and publishing path selected for your project.

Polly Harder, founder of R.H. Publishing

Led by publishing experience

Meet the woman
behind the books.

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 Harder

The R.H. Publishing archive

Books made to carry
a distinct voice.

39Featured works by authors around the world

Explore the books and the writers behind them.

Tapping Into the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Portal Into the Glory Realm by Dr. W. V. Grant
01

Tapping Into the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Portal Into the Glory Realm

Dr. W. V. Grant

Naked But Not Ashamed: The Bedrock for Flourishing in Marital Relationships by Pastor Abiodun Coker
02

Naked But Not Ashamed: The Bedrock for Flourishing in Marital Relationships

Pastor Abiodun Coker

The Man in the Arena: The Call to End Time Leadership by Dr. Christopher Mark D’Amico
03

The Man in the Arena: The Call to End Time Leadership

Dr. Christopher Mark D’Amico

Surprised! by Scott Hinkle
04

Surprised!

Scott Hinkle

Peter and Penelope’s Particularly, Positively, Providentially, Pleasant Good Day by Chad Bozarth
05

Peter and Penelope’s Particularly, Positively, Providentially, Pleasant Good Day

Chad Bozarth

How God Solves Problems by Michael Massa
06

How God Solves Problems

Michael Massa

You Can Hear Me by Polly Harder
07

You Can Hear Me

Polly Harder

Lady In The Hood by Dorothy Moore
08

Lady In The Hood

Dorothy Moore

The Victim Pandemic by Polly Harder
09

The Victim Pandemic

Polly Harder

Integrity by Billy Allen
10

Integrity

Billy Allen

Gate = Decision by Judy Block
11

Gate = Decision

Judy Block

Don’t Be Afraid by Polly Harder
12

Don’t Be Afraid

Polly Harder

Forged In Fire: Family Fights by Michael Massa
13

Forged In Fire: Family Fights

Michael Massa

Delivered: From the Hands of His Enemies to Serve God Without Fear by Johnny Moffitt with Jimi Miller
14

Delivered: From the Hands of His Enemies to Serve God Without Fear

Johnny Moffitt with Jimi Miller

Communication for Life: Complete Makeover for the Soul by Polly Harder
15

Communication for Life: Complete Makeover for the Soul

Polly Harder

One Detroit by John Khoshaba
16

One Detroit

John Khoshaba

Faces In-Between by Jeane Philips
17

Faces In-Between

Jeane Philips

Content of Character by Cynthia Reid Wills
18

Content of Character

Cynthia Reid Wills

Nite 2 Day by Charles Day
19

Nite 2 Day

Charles Day

Forged In Fire, Vol. 1 by Michael Massa
20

Forged In Fire, Vol. 1

Michael Massa

Secret Words by Sylvia McNeil
21

Secret Words

Sylvia McNeil

By Faith Alone by Patrick Klein
22

By Faith Alone

Patrick Klein

Thinking About Publishing by Polly Harder
23

Thinking About Publishing

Polly Harder

The Crown of Victory by Bonolo Morake
24

The Crown of Victory

Bonolo Morake

The Bread of Presence by Philip Wren
25

The Bread of Presence

Philip Wren

I Am Who God Says I Am by Mags Mutizwa
26

I Am Who God Says I Am

Mags Mutizwa

Parakleto’s Journey: Mighty River by Carlos Moreno
27

Parakleto’s Journey: Mighty River

Carlos Moreno

The Cure by Alice Dueñez Soliz
28

The Cure

Alice Dueñez Soliz

From Natural to Supernatural by Sandy Earle
29

From Natural to Supernatural

Sandy Earle

Falsely Accused by Teresa Searcy
30

Falsely Accused

Teresa Searcy

Rise of the Digital Nazarities by Jerome Ocampo
31

Rise of the Digital Nazarities

Jerome Ocampo

Wounded In The House by Dr. Gene Smith
32

Wounded In The House

Dr. Gene Smith

The Overcomer by Sue Hatcher
33

The Overcomer

Sue Hatcher

Lo and Behold by Christopher Ferguson
34

Lo and Behold

Christopher Ferguson

Suffering to Breakthrough by Dr. Brenda Crenshaw
35

Suffering to Breakthrough

Dr. Brenda Crenshaw

Unequally Yoked by Teri Booty
36

Unequally Yoked

Teri Booty

Dear Truthseeker: You Were Never Meant to Wander in the Dark by Grace Abbey
37

Dear Truthseeker: You Were Never Meant to Wander in the Dark

Grace Abbey

Silent Bank Heist in Texas by Marilyn Oliver
38

Silent Bank Heist in Texas

Marilyn Oliver

Mi primer día de clases by Priscilla Núñez Fernández
39

Mi primer día de clases

Priscilla Núñez Fernández

In the authors’ own words

What it feels like
to publish with R.H.

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.
Scott Hinkle
Scott HinkleAuthor of Surprised!
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.
Dr. Mike Massa
Dr. Mike MassaMinister and author
Through her editing experience, the character and tone of my work were preserved. She exhibited perseverance, patience and encouragement. Very professional in all aspects.
Sylvia McNeil
Sylvia McNeilAuthor of Secret Words

Before you begin

Questions authors
often ask.

Is R.H. Publishing a good fit for a first-time author?+

Yes. The service is intentionally personal. Authors receive one-to-one guidance through the decisions that can make a first book feel overwhelming.

Will I be able to review my book before it is published?+

Yes. Authors receive digital proofs of the cover and interior to review and approve before publication.

What formats can my book be published in?+

R.H. Publishing can prepare books for softcover, hardcover and eBook publication. The right formats are discussed for each project.

Does the publishing agreement restrict me from working elsewhere?+

The Get Started package includes a nonexclusive contract. An author may take the work to another publisher with 30 days’ written notice.

Are eBook formatting, graphics and ghostwriting included?+

Those services are available in addition to the core package. The scope and cost are discussed before work begins.

Your book can begin here

Tell us what
you are writing.

Share a little about your manuscript and where you are in the process. R.H. Publishing will help you understand the right next step.

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