Helping authors with great stories—and real need—bring their books to life.
📖 Books to Hook Author Grant
At Books to Hook Publishing, we believe every author deserves the chance to share their story—regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we created the Books to Hook Author Grant, an annual opportunity for up to two deserving authors to receive our Standard Publishing Package—along with professional editing services—completely free of charge. This is our first annual grant, and we hope it will be helpful to the writing community.
This initiative is designed for writers who have completed a manuscript but lack the financial resources to publish professionally. It’s our way of giving back to the writing community and uplifting powerful stories that deserve to be heard.
✨ What’s Included
Recipients of the grant will receive:
Our full Standard Publishing Package (a $999 value), including:
• Custom cover design (front, spine, back)
• Ebook and paperback formatting
• Back cover description copywriting
• Keyword and category research
• Upload and distribution to Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital
• ISBNs for both formats
• Up to 20 image insertionsProfessional editing of your manuscript
You Retain Full copyright ownership and 100% of your royalties
A dedicated project manager
🧡 Who Can Apply
This grant is open to authors who:
Are 18 years or older
Have a completed manuscript (fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or poetry)
Can demonstrate genuine financial need
Are able to submit the first three chapters of their book
Are not currently under contract with another publisher
🗓 Timeline
Applications open: April 23, 2025
Deadline to apply: July 31, 2025
Recipients announced: September 1, 2025
📝 How Recipients Are Selected
Applications are reviewed by a small panel from the Books to Hook Publishing team. We evaluate based on:
Clarity and sincerity of financial need
Commitment to the writing journey
Promise and quality of the writing sample
Potential impact of the book or message
We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for heart, purpose, and potential.
Note: Recipients must agree to allow Books to Hook Publishing to use their name, likeness, and story for promotional purposes.
📬 Ready to Apply?
If you or someone you know would benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to help bring your book to life.
💛 Support the Books to Hook Author Grant
Not every great story has the means to reach the world—but with your help, it can.
Your donation to the Books to Hook Grant Fund helps cover the cost of editing, design, and distribution for authors who are ready to publish but face financial barriers. Whether you give $10 or sponsor a full scholarship, your generosity makes a real impact.
Ways to support:
Make a one-time donation
Sponsor a scholarship in your name
You also have the option to be featured on our site as a Grant Supporter—a small but powerful way to show you believe in uplifting unheard voices.
Together, we can help powerful stories find the light.