Ethos Academic Publishing Opportunity for Cedarville Faculty
Cedarville University faculty now have access to a unique publishing opportunity through Ethos Academic, an academic imprint created in partnership with Igniting Souls Publishing.
Ethos Academic is designed to help Cedarville faculty publish, protect, and extend the impact of their ideas through professionally produced books. The opportunity is intended for faculty members who have a strong manuscript concept, original research, a distinctive framework, or a
message that could serve the Church, the academy, their profession, or a broader audience.
The Cedarville University Cabinet has discussed and supported this opportunity.
Cedarville Faculty Publishing Package
The standard Ethos Academic publishing package is valued at $10,000. Cedarville faculty and approved staff may access the package for a special investment of $7,500.
For projects Cedarville chooses to sponsor:
- Cedarville may contribute $3,750
- The faculty author contributes $3,750
This shared-investment model gives the author meaningful ownership while allowing Cedarville to support books that align with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.
Cedarville retains full discretion regarding which projects it chooses to sponsor. Faculty members whose projects are not sponsored may still participate by funding the full $7,500 investment.
What the Package Includes
Editorial and Publishing Services
- Complimentary professional manuscript review
- Line editing for clarity, structure, continuity, and credibility
- Copy editing for grammar, punctuation, and consistency
- Final proofreading
- Professional interior formatting
- Simple, text-centered cover design
- Hardcover, softcover, and eBook editions
- Distribution through major online and retail channels
Intellectual Property Protection
Each author receives five Instant IP® Credits to protect original intellectual property contained within the book, including:
- Frameworks
- Models
- Systems
- Methodologies
- Processes
- Assessments
- Other original intellectual assets
Amazon Optimization
- Amazon Author Page optimization
- Optimized author biography and metadata
- Keyword research and placement
- Category selection
- Integration of the book into the author’s Amazon Author Page
- Amazon A+ marketing content
Media and Call-to-Action Optimization
- Digital press kit designed to increase media and interview opportunities
- Four professionally designed back-of-book advertisements
- Promotion of the author’s website, speaking, courses, consulting, research, podcast, or other calls to action
- At least one approved Cedarville advertisement
- Professional 3D book image for marketing and promotional use
For Cedarville-sponsored projects, the book may also include an approved Cedarville foreword, endorsement, advertisement, and reference to the author’s role at Cedarville.
Audiobook production is not included. Authors may explore audiobook production through Cedarville’s internal media resources when appropriate.
How to Request Cedarville Sponsorship
There is currently no formal application form.
Faculty members interested in requesting Cedarville financial participation should email Dr. Thomas White directly.
The email should include:
- The thesis of the book
What is the central idea, argument, or contribution of the book? - The anticipated length
Include the estimated word count or current manuscript length. - What the author hopes to accomplish
Explain the intended audience, desired impact, and how the book may advance Cedarville’s mission, the author’s field, the Church, or the broader culture.
Faculty members may also indicate whether a manuscript is complete, in progress, or still in the
proposal stage.
Recommended Email Format
Subject: Ethos Academic Publishing Sponsorship Request
Dr. White,
I would like to request consideration for Cedarville sponsorship through the Ethos Academic Publishing opportunity.
Working title:
[Insert title]
Book thesis:
[Provide a concise explanation of the book’s central idea, argument, or contribution.]
Anticipated length:
[Insert estimated word count, current word count, or manuscript length.]
What I hope to accomplish:
[Describe the intended audience, desired impact, and how the book may support Cedarville’s mission or contribute to your field.]
Current manuscript status:
[Concept, proposal, in progress, or completed manuscript.]
Thank you for considering this project.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title and Department]
Next Step
Faculty members who are interested should prepare the information above and email Dr. White requesting consideration for Cedarville sponsorship.
Once a project is approved, the faculty member will be connected with the Ethos Academic team to review the manuscript, confirm the scope, and begin the publishing process.
Ethos Academic represents a meaningful opportunity to help Cedarville faculty transform important ideas into professionally published, protected, and strategically positioned books that can influence readers far beyond the classroom.
Ethos Academic Publishing Opportunity for Cedarville Faculty
Cedarville University faculty now have access to a unique publishing opportunity through Ethos Academic, an academic imprint created in partnership with Igniting Souls Publishing.
Ethos Academic is designed to help Cedarville faculty publish, protect, and extend the impact of their ideas through professionally produced books. The opportunity is intended for faculty members who have a strong manuscript concept, original research, a distinctive framework, or a
message that could serve the Church, the academy, their profession, or a broader audience.
The Cedarville University Cabinet has discussed and supported this opportunity.
Cedarville Faculty Publishing Package
The standard Ethos Academic publishing package is valued at $10,000. Cedarville faculty and approved staff may access the package for a special investment of $7,500.
For projects Cedarville chooses to sponsor:
- Cedarville may contribute $3,750
- The faculty author contributes $3,750
This shared-investment model gives the author meaningful ownership while allowing Cedarville to support books that align with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.
Cedarville retains full discretion regarding which projects it chooses to sponsor. Faculty members whose projects are not sponsored may still participate by funding the full $7,500 investment.
What the Package Includes
Editorial and Publishing Services
- Complimentary professional manuscript review
- Line editing for clarity, structure, continuity, and credibility
- Copy editing for grammar, punctuation, and consistency
- Final proofreading
- Professional interior formatting
- Simple, text-centered cover design
- Hardcover, softcover, and eBook editions
- Distribution through major online and retail channels
Significant developmental editing is not included. Should a manuscript require substantial restructuring or further development, the author will be notified before the publishing process begins.
Intellectual Property Protection
Each author receives five Instant IP® Credits to protect original intellectual property contained within the book, including:
- Frameworks
- Models
- Systems
- Methodologies
- Processes
- Assessments
- Other original intellectual assets
Amazon Optimization
- Amazon Author Page optimization
- Optimized author biography and metadata
- Keyword research and placement
- Category selection
- Integration of the book into the author’s Amazon Author Page
- Amazon A+ marketing content
Media and Call-to-Action Optimization
- Digital press kit designed to increase media and interview opportunities
- Four professionally designed back-of-book advertisements
- Promotion of the author’s website, speaking, courses, consulting, research, podcast, or other calls to action
- At least one approved Cedarville advertisement
- Professional 3D book image for marketing and promotional use
For Cedarville-sponsored projects, the book may also include an approved Cedarville foreword, endorsement, advertisement, and reference to the author’s role at Cedarville.
Audiobook production is not included. Authors may explore audiobook production through Cedarville’s internal media resources when appropriate.
How to Request Cedarville Sponsorship
There is currently no formal application form.
Faculty members interested in requesting Cedarville financial participation should email Dr. Thomas White directly.
The email should include:
- The thesis of the book
What is the central idea, argument, or contribution of the book? - The anticipated length
Include the estimated word count or current manuscript length. - What the author hopes to accomplish
Explain the intended audience, desired impact, and how the book may advance Cedarville’s mission, the author’s field, the Church, or the broader culture.
Faculty members may also indicate whether a manuscript is complete, in progress, or still in the
proposal stage.
Recommended Email Format
Subject: Ethos Academic Publishing Sponsorship Request
Dr. White,
I would like to request consideration for Cedarville sponsorship through the Ethos Academic Publishing opportunity.
Working title:
[Insert title]
Book thesis:
[Provide a concise explanation of the book’s central idea, argument, or contribution.]
Anticipated length:
[Insert estimated word count, current word count, or manuscript length.]
What I hope to accomplish:
[Describe the intended audience, desired impact, and how the book may support Cedarville’s mission or contribute to your field.]
Current manuscript status:
[Concept, proposal, in progress, or completed manuscript.]
Thank you for considering this project.
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title and Department]
Next Step
Faculty members who are interested should prepare the information above and email Dr. White requesting consideration for Cedarville sponsorship.
Once a project is approved, the faculty member will be connected with the Ethos Academic team to review the manuscript, confirm the scope, and begin the publishing process.
Ethos Academic represents a meaningful opportunity to help Cedarville faculty transform important ideas into professionally published, protected, and strategically positioned books that can influence readers far beyond the classroom.
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