BookBaby vs. Christian Faith Publishing

Which is the right choice to help you spread the word?

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Writing a Christian faith book is an exciting, meaningful venture which will help you spread the word to others and reach readers worldwide. You may ask yourself, “Who should I choose when publishing my books?” The answer is simple. Your publishing experience should be stress-free. That’s why it’s important to choose the right publishing company to help you publish your book, and you may find yourself weighing out your options between BookBaby and Christian Faith Publishing. This comparison addresses common Christian Faith Publishing complaints, reviews, and publishing concerns raised by many authors.

When it comes to Christian publishing, both companies are great options in getting your book into the hands of readers. Let’s take a closer look at what we here at BookBaby have to offer, versus the folks at Christian Faith Publishing, including distribution, royalties, reviews, and overall publishing services.

Have more freedom with BookBaby

Right from the start, it can be difficult to work with Christian Faith Publishing when you’re looking to publish your book. Their publishing process begins with signing a non-disclosure agreement in order for their publishing team to even determine their interest. Additionally, they screen all of their books before publishing to ensure that they adhere to their specific guidelines and subject matters, which has raised concerns among Christian authors and writers.

While you want to be confident that your Christian publisher has the same morals and standards as you, you'll also want to feel a sense of empowerment—especially in choosing to self-publish. You deserve to have creative control, and you'll get the best of both worlds when working with BookBaby.

At BookBaby, we’re more than just a publishing company. We’re people who hear your vision first. Our mission is to get your word and message out to readers—not ours. Plus, you’ll have full creative control in designing your book cover, the editing process, book formatting, hardcover and paperback options, and much more. We welcome Christian writers and Christian authors to curate their books with the help of our expert Publishing Specialists. We won’t make faith-based publishing authors jump through hoops or restrictive contracts.

Earn more through BookBaby — royalties, distribution, and sales

Writing your book is an act of faith and servitude, but the more you make from it, the more resources you’ll have to share your mission and reach a wide market. With Christian Faith Publishing, your full payment is returned on investment, and afterwards, Christian Faith Publishing will charge a 50-cent royalty on every copy of your book sold, a structure often mentioned in Christian Faith Publishing reviews and complaints.

BookBaby, on the other hand, offers Bookshop™, a free online storefront for authors to sell their eBooks and printed books (via Print On Demand) directly to readers. With Bookshop™, you earn 85% of your eBook sales, and printed books can earn up to 3X more than competing retailers. Best of all, you have total control of your storefront to showcase your work, track book sales, and manage pricing and royalties transparently.

Plus, your eBook will be distributed to over 60 stores in 170 countries through trusted publishers and publishing services. With BookBaby's Print On Demand program, your printed book will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor, Powells, Books-A-Million, and of course Christian Book Distributors, and more. More distribution and marketing equals more readers, more copies sold, and more impact.

Service	BookBaby	Christian Faith Publishing
eBook payout	85%	70%
Printed book payout	Up to 3x more than competitors	You pay 50 cent royalty fee on every book sold

With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:

Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
Your BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money

Amazon gives you reach for print:

eBook retailers give you global digital access
BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books

Work with an expert publishing team

The publishing team at BookBaby is here to work with you from the time we receive your manuscript to the moment when you’re holding your printed book in your hands. Our books are produced at our U.S.-based facility with experience in printing Christian books, Christian children’s books, biblical studies, memoirs, religious testimonials, and faith-inspired stories.

You can rely on over 4,000 BookBaby reviews on Trustpilot, which vouch for our expertise, quality, and customer satisfaction. In contrast, Christian Faith Publishing reviews are harder to verify, making it difficult for authors to evaluate ratings, complaints, or overall publishing experience. With BookBaby, our business profile, transparency, and service record speak clearly for themselves.

Helpful and friendly customer support

Being an independent Christian author doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. Our customer support team is dedicated to answering your questions and helping you navigate any issues along your publishing journey. Based right here in the U.S.A., our Self-publishing Specialists are standing by to answer any and all of your questions by phone (1-877-961-6878) or email (info@bookbaby.com). Our Publishing Specialists are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, providing real human support—not direct solicitation or automated replies.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our stellar customer reviews and testimonials are a testament to the satisfaction of our authors. Common themes in our reviews include praise for our knowledgeable Publishing Specialists, quality production, fair pricing, and quick turnaround times. If you're not thrilled with our work—whether it's editing, cover design, print quality, or distribution—we'll work with you until you are. That's our publishing promise to you.

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