Writing your religious book takes plenty of effort and time, but the work doesn’t end once you’ve finished your manuscript. You’ll need to publish your book if you want a wider audience to read it. You can research various book publishing methods, but most authors choose either traditional or self-publishing.

Further, you can pitch your religious book to atraditional publishing company directly or, in many cases, with the help of a literary agent. Your book may get rejected by many publishers before you find the right fit, or it may never get accepted at all.

Traditional publishing has several advantages. Many traditional publishers employ an entire staff of editors, designers, and marketers who handle every step of the publishing process. This team can distribute your book widely and take the burden of many publishing tasks off your shoulders. In return, a traditional publishing company usually keeps a large percentage of the book profits, and you may have little to no input in publishing decisions.

Self-published authors take the publishing process into their own hands. This method requires a higher financial investment because authors must pay the upfront costs of book printing. Many self-published authors also hire specialists like editors and book designers. However, self-publishing can be more profitable in the long run because authors keep all or most of their royalties.