Publishing was never the plan.

Colin Edwards, founder of Zion Publishing House, on how a finished manuscript in 2020 turned into a publishing house.

Colin Edwards seated at a table with a stack of books
Leah Grace Kelley, a friend, and Colin Edwards at the launch party for A Baby Named David
Launch party, A Baby Named David
Three women holding copies of the Flourish planner
Flourish, first copies

From one manuscript to a publishing house

In 2020 I had a full manuscript for what would become my first book and no idea what to do next. Traditional publishing wasn't the right path. Self-publishing was intimidating, and most of the self-published books I picked up looked like it.

After a lot of research and a lot of conversations, I signed with a hybrid publisher. Holding the finished book, then watching it reach people I never expected, changed what I thought was possible for a first-time author.

After my launch, other writers started reaching out with the exact question I'd had: I have my manuscript. What do I do now? So I started walking alongside them, teaching what I'd learned and working out the details of an industry that changes constantly.

It became clear that authors weren't looking for a list of services. They were looking for a guide. That's what Zion Publishing House is.

More than thirty books later, the relationships we've built and the impact those books are having is something I don't take lightly.

These books matter. The people behind them matter more.

If you have a manuscript, I'd love to hear about it.

Colin EdwardsFounder, Zion Publishing House

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The people who'll walk beside you

Designers, editors, and a coordinator who keeps it all moving. Everything on your book is done by people you'll talk to directly.

  • Colin Edwards

    Colin Edwards

    Founder

    Reads every application and takes every first call.

  • Rachel Sobczak

    Rachel Sobczak

    Publishing Coordinator

    Your one point of contact. Keeps your project on schedule: registration, printer coordination, and distribution setup.

  • Nicole Morris

    Nicole Morris

    Lead Editor

    Editorial plan, line and structural editing, and proofreading.

  • Clayton Christopher

    Clayton Christopher

    Lead Designer

    Cover design, interior typesetting, ebook conversion, and launch assets.

  • The quality of these projects was consistently exceptional, and Colin’s skill, leadership, and creativity were central to their success.

    Scott HiltonAuthor, Raising My Brother’s Child

  • Colin was an answered prayer of support and knowledge and guided me the whole way. I have since passed his name and contact to everyone I know with the same dream.

    Erin ThomasBrought Love Is Where You’ll Find Me to print

  • Colin calmly walked us through the months-long process of designing page layouts, researching printing options, setting up our book launch, and much more.

    Michael and Karolrae KnightAuthors, Sin-D the Scientist

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