Welcome to Sapience Atelier Editing Services
Turn Your Dissertation Into a Published Book With Confidence
Ready to move beyond the academic committee and reach real readers? At Sapience Atelier, our Dissertation Publishing Preparation Services are designed for scholars who want to make an impact far beyond the classroom. We don’t just publish your dissertation, we equip you to become a published author with a message that matters.
What We Offer
Through Sapience Atelier, you will learn how to:
Transform your dissertation into a compelling, publishable book
Clarify your audience and message for greater impact
Prepare your manuscript for professional publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark)
Retain full ownership and control with ISBN and imprint setup
Optimize your book’s discoverability and launch with confidence
Your research is more than an academic milestone, it’s a powerful story ready to inform, influence, and inspire others. Let’s take it to the world.
Scholar to Author™ Program
Turn Your Doctoral Work into a Professionally Published Book
You’ve completed your PhD or EdD dissertation, now it’s time to share your research with the world. The Scholar to Author™ Program is designed for doctoral graduates and academics who are ready to move beyond the committee and become published authors.
We take your approved dissertation and guide you through a fully managed, in-house publishing process, ensuring your work is available in both print and digital formats on platforms like Amazon and IngramSpark.
This program is ideal if you want to:
Reach a wider audience beyond the academy
Build your professional, ministry, or personal brand as an expert
Leverage your book for speaking, consulting, or leadership opportunities
Step confidently into authorship, let Sapience Atelier help you transform your dissertation into a published book that makes a lasting impact.
All packages are “starting at” rates. The final investment depends on the manuscript's length, complexity, and your publishing goals. Flexible payment plans are available.
Scholar to Author Essentials
Starting at: $3,500
Best for scholars with a clear vision who want expert support to reshape their dissertation into a book and get it published in core formats.
What’s included:
Book Strategy & Positioning Session
Clarify your audience, message, and goals for the book
Decide how to adapt academic language for your ideal reader
Dissertation-to-Book Transformation
Structural edit to move from dissertation format to book format
Recommendations on what to cut, condense, or expand
Guidance on chapter flow, sections, and reader engagement
In-House Publishing Setup (Done-For-You)
Our team manages the publishing process for:Paperback: Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
eBook: Amazon KDP
Including:
Account and title setup on both platforms
ISBN and imprint guidance and setup
Metadata (categories, keywords, pricing recommendations)
Uploading and education on managing your royalty accounts
Starting at: $5,500
Perfect for scholars who want deeper manuscript development and full-service publishing support across print and digital formats.
What’s included:
Everything in Essentials, plus:
Expanded Manuscript Development
2–3 rounds of developmental feedback on your revised manuscript
Support in adding stories, examples, and case studies to increase readability
Guidance on title, subtitle, and back-cover copy
Comprehensive In-House Publishing in Multiple Formats
Our team manages the full publishing process for:Paperback: Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
Hardcover: IngramSpark
eBook: Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
Including:
Complete title setup on both platforms
ISBN assignment and imprint alignment
File preparation and uploads for interior and cover
Optimization of categories, keywords, and pricing strategy
Launch-Readiness Guidance
Recommendations on how to use your book for your CV, website, and speaking
Simple launch checklist for your first 30–60 days
Scholar to Author Signature
Starting at: $8,000
Designed for scholars who want a high-touch, concierge-level experience from dissertation to a polished, published book in print, digital, and optional audio formats.
What’s included:
Everything in Signature, plus:
Chapter-by-Chapter Coaching & Refinement
Close collaboration on structure, tone, and clarity
Support in reframing academic content for your specific audience (academic, ministry, marketplace, or hybrid)
Detailed feedback on each chapter to ensure consistency and impact
Full-Scope In-House Publishing in All Major Formats
Our team manages the entire process to publish your book in:Paperback: Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
Hardcover: IngramSpark
eBook: Amazon KDP + IngramSpark
Audiobook (optional): guidance and management of production and distribution
Creative & Production Management
Editing, formatting, and cover development managed within our process
Clear communication and checkpoints throughout the project
Platform & Impact Strategy Session
How to leverage your book for tenure, promotion, speaking, consulting, or ministry
Ideas for integrating your book into your brand, website, and social presence
Scholar to Author Premier
Meet Your Publisher
Dr. Charis Rooks “Doc”
Founder of Sapience Atelier | Graduate Professor of Business and Ministry Leadership | Publisher | Writing & Research Expert | Ministry Leader
Dr. Charis Rooks is a passionate communicator and accomplished publisher dedicated to helping scholars and writers bring their research to life through published books. With years of experience as an author, professor, and ministry leader, she understands the unique journey of academic writers, especially those navigating the challenges of dissertations and research-based manuscripts.
Hands-On Publishing Expertise
Dr. Rooks has:
Written and published multiple books
Created and published magazines
Published articles in both the United States and London
Transformed academic work, including dissertations, into reader-friendly, publishable books
Her deep, practical experience means she approaches your manuscript not just as a publisher, but as a fellow author and academic who understands structure, voice, argument, audience, and the pathway from dissertation to published book.
Why Choose Sapience Atelier for Your Dissertation Publishing?
Dr. Rooks is uniquely equipped to guide you through every step of the publishing process for your thesis or dissertation. She currently serves as:
Graduate Professor of Business and Ministry Leadership
Doctoral Supervisor & Mentor for Ph.D. & Ed.D. students
Member of Dissertation Defense Committees
Research Publication Reviewer for scholarly submissions
Founder & CEO of Sapience Atelier
Founder of Inspired Grace Ministries
Her extensive academic and ministry background gives her insight into what committees expect, how to present research with excellence, and how to position your work for maximum impact academically and professionally.
A Calling to Empower and Publish
Dr. Rooks combines academic excellence with genuine care, guiding writers with wisdom, compassion, and a heart for healing. She is especially gifted in supporting scholars who feel overwhelmed by the publishing journey, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence.
“My heart is to see God’s chosen scholars thrive in every dimension of life, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and financially so they can publish with clarity, stand firm in their beliefs, and steward their research with integrity and excellence.”
Dr. Charis Rooks
🖋️ Through Sapience Atelier’s Dissertation Publishing Preparation Services, You Will Learn How To:
Transform your dissertation into a compelling, publishable book
Clarify your audience and message for greater impact
Prepare your manuscript for professional publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark)
Retain full ownership and control with ISBN and imprint setup
Optimize your book’s discoverability and launch with confidence
Whether you’re preparing your final submission or ready to publish, partnering with Dr. Rooks means having a trusted guide for every step, offering support marked by wisdom, excellence, and genuine care.
Let’s work together
Ready to Refine and Publish with Confidence?
At Sapience Atelier, we don’t just publish your dissertation; we equip you to present your scholarship with excellence and, if you choose, transform it into a publishable book that can make an impact beyond the classroom. Your research isn’t just an academic requirement; it’s meaningful work with the potential to inform, influence, and inspire others.
📖 Dissertation-to-Book Strategy Session
You’ll gain the clarity, structure, and strategic guidance you need to finish well and steward your work with integrity.
Not sure where to begin?
Let’s talk it through. Complete the contact form with a brief overview of your dissertation and where you are in the process, and Dr. Rooks will follow up with your next best step, no pressure, just wisdom, support, and a clear path forward.