Now Booking For Fall 2025!
Now Booking For Fall 2025!
Welcome to Sapience Atelier
Where Wisdom Meets the Written Word
At Sapience Atelier, we believe that writing is more than putting words on paper—it's a divine assignment, a calling, and a legacy in the making.
The word "Sapience" means wisdom, and "Atelier" is a French word for workshop. Together, they represent our mission: a sacred space where writers are equipped with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to fulfill their God-given assignment through books.
What We Offer
🧠 Wisdom for the Writer's Journey
We guide writers through the entire process of not only writing and publishing a book—but building something far greater: a movement. At Sapience Atelier, we help you go beyond a manuscript and into ministry.
🏛 Build Your Own Publishing Imprint
Why stop at being an author? We empower you to create your own publishing imprint—giving you ownership, creative freedom, and a legacy you control.
📖 From Book to Ministry
We show you how your story can birth speaking engagements, programs, courses, or entire ministries. Your book is the seed; what grows from it is purpose.
💼 The Business of Books
Many authors struggle because they haven’t been taught how to turn their words into lasting impact and sustainable provision. At Sapience Atelier, we coach our writers in the business side of authorship—so that their books don’t just inspire others, but also release the provision God intends.
And that provision is not limited to finances.
✨ Kingdom Legacy Publisher (NEW)
For the author who wants every detail handled with excellence and faith—this white-glove, all-inclusive package takes your book from manuscript to marketplace. We manage every step of the publishing journey, so you can focus on your calling while we deliver your finished book to the world.
We believe provision flows through purpose—and that includes spiritual strength, mental clarity, emotional peace, physical wellness, and financial stability. Our coaching helps you align your calling with practical, Spirit-led strategies so you can serve powerfully while being sustained in every area of life.
You're Not Just Writing a Book. You're Building a Legacy.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written your manuscript, Sapience Atelier is the consultant agency you didn’t know you needed.
Let’s turn your God-given words into lasting impact.
📬 Connect with us today to start your journey.
The Mission
At Sapience Atelier, our mission is to equip faith-driven writers with the wisdom, knowledge, and practical tools to not only write and publish their books but to build ministries and businesses from their message. We exist to empower authors to walk in divine purpose, establish their own publishing imprints, and receive sustainable provision through the business of books, turning written words into lasting impact.
Wisdom Writer
Foundations for the Faith-Fueled Author
Price: $997 | 4 payments of $249.25
Payment Options: Full, Set Plan, Custom Plan
Duration: 8 weeks
Requirement: Your manuscript does not need to be completed to begin
You Will Learn:
How to clarify your message and audience
How to structure, outline, and write your book with purpose
How publishing works from the inside out
The mindset, discipline, and devotion needed to finish strong
Includes:
Biweekly 1:1 consulting sessions
Proven writing framework and writing schedule
Devotional materials for spiritually aligned creativity
Intro to the publishing process—no jargon, just wisdom
Checklist: "What You’ll Need to Self-Publish"
✅ By the end: You’ll have a completed manuscript and understand exactly what publishing requires no ghostwriters or expensive publishing services needed.
Create Your Own Publishing Legacy
Price: $1,997 | 4 payments of $499.25
Payment Options: Full, Set Plan, Custom Plan
Duration: 12 weeks
Requirement: Your manuscript must be completed to begin
You Will Learn:
How to design and publish your book step-by-step using online tools for writers
How to start your own publishing imprint (LLC, ISBN, branding)
How to upload and manage your book on Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, and more.
How to avoid scams, overcharging, and outsourcing what you can do yourself
Includes:
Live walkthroughs of book formatting options, uploading, and publishing
Tools + templates for copyright pages, ISBNs, and more
Branding blueprint for your publishing imprint
✅ By the end: You’ll have published your book under your own brand and will never need to pay someone else to publish for you again.
Please Note: This package is not a done-for-you publishing service. We do not publish your book for you under this option, if you’re seeking full-service publishing, please explore our Kingdom Legacy Publisher Package.
With this package, you receive expert consulting, practical tools, and step-by-step guidance to help you publish your book independently. We walk alongside you throughout the entire process, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to manage your publishing journey.
Please be aware that if you choose to outsource services like editing, formatting, cover design, or marketing, those costs are separate and not included in the base package price. These services are optional and can be tailored to your needs.
Imprint Builder
Learn How to Architect Your Book & Amplify Your Impact
Price: $3,500 | 4 payments of $875
Payment Options: Full, Set Plan, Custom Plan
Duration: 16 weeks
Requirement: Your manuscript must be completed and published to begin
You Will Learn:
How to turn your book into a ministry, movement, or coaching model
How to create multiple streams of income from your message
How to design programs, courses, and events from your book’s core themes
How to build a faith-based platform that brings both impact and provision
Includes:
Ministry model mapping (book ➝ platform ➝ programs)
Business and brand strategy sessions
Monetization coaching: pricing, sales, and systems
Faith + provision financial framework
✅ By the end: You’ll have a published book, a personal publishing brand, and a ministry or business model built from your message, fully equipped to write, publish, and profit independently for life.
Book Architect
Kingdom Legacy Publisher
For the author who wants every detail handled with excellence and faith, this white-glove, all-inclusive package takes your book from manuscript to marketplace. We manage every step of the publishing journey, so you can focus on your calling while we deliver your finished book to the world.
What’s Included:
Full manuscript audit, editing, and formatting
Custom cover design and professional typesetting
Legal setup for your author imprint (LLC/DBA guidance)
ISBN acquisition and Library of Congress registration
Complete Amazon KDP & IngramSpark setup
Print proofing and quality assurance
Branding strategy and author platform setup
Launch marketing plan and campaign management
Distribution to major retailers (Amazon, Ingram, more)
Personalized coaching and status updates throughout
Post-launch support and next-step strategy session
Author website design, book trailer production, and the creation of custom marketing materials are offered as optional services and can be added to your package for an additional cost
Who It’s For:
Authors who want a seamless, faith-centered publishing experience, without the overwhelm of managing vendors, deadlines, or technical hurdles.
Investment: Starting at $7,500.
Custom pricing based on manuscript length and project scope. Payment plans available.
Ready to become a published author, without the stress? Let us handle every step. Contact us to schedule a discovery call.
Meet Your Publishing Consultant
Dr. Charis Rooks “Doc”
Founder of Sapience Atelier | Graduate Professor of Business and Ministry Leadership | Publishing Expert | Ministry Leader
For Dr. Charis Rooks, affectionately known as “Doc”, writing is not just a craft; it’s a calling.
A teacher of the Word and a passionate communicator of the gospel, Dr. Rooks has committed her life to helping others grow in faith, find clarity in God’s Word, and fulfill the divine call to write. She knows firsthand the pain of life's challenges and the power of turning that pain into purpose through the written word.
At Sapience Atelier, Dr. Rooks brings together wisdom, ministry, leadership, entrepreneurship, and publishing expertise to walk with writers step-by-step from God-given idea to published book, personal imprint, and purposeful impact.
💼 Why She’s the Consultant You Need
Dr. Rooks is uniquely positioned to guide you through your writing and publishing journey. She currently serves as:
Graduate Professor of Business and Ministry Leadership
Doctoral Supervisor & Mentor for Ph.d students
Research Publication Reviewer for Scholarly Research Submissions
Publishing Contract Expert
CEO of Sapience Atelier
CEO of Sapience House Publishing
Founder of Inspired Grace Ministries
With a background as a business owner, editor-in-chief, outreach pastor, counselor, and entrepreneur, Dr. Rooks has successfully launched ventures in media, ministry, freight logistics, and consulting, proving that your story has the power to create real influence, generate income, and make a lasting impact across any industry."
She has coached and mentored countless writers to own their publishing process, build their own publishing imprints, and never rely on costly publishing firms again.
✝️ An Anointing to Activate
Dr. Rooks carries a strong teaching mantle and a heart for healing. Her greatest desire is to help those whose pain, trauma, or life challenges have kept them from writing the book God has placed in their hearts.
“My mission is to see God’s chosen writers flourish spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and financially, so they can write with power, publish with purpose, and expand the Kingdom.” – Dr. Charis Rooks
🖋️ Through Sapience Atelier, You Will Learn How To:
Write your book with clarity, strategy, and spiritual confidence
Publish your book step-by-step with our expert guidance, handle it yourself with confidence, or let us publish it for you with no hassle or worry.
Build a lasting publishing imprint and brand
Transform your story into a ministry, message, or movement
Build a business around your book and walk in divine provision
Whether you're starting with a blank page or a finished draft, Dr. Charis Rooks is the coach who will lead you with wisdom, excellence, and anointing.
Let’s work together
Ready to Write, Publish, and Walk in Purpose?
At Sapience Atelier, we don’t just coach you to write a book; we equip you to launch your publishing imprint, build a platform, and walk in divine provision. That means provision for your spiritual, mental, physical, and financial needs, because your book isn’t just a message, it’s a mission.
With four powerful paths to choose from
📘 Wisdom Writer
🏗️ Imprint Builder
🔥 Ministry & Marketplace
👑 Kingdom Legacy Publisher
You’ll gain the tools, guidance, and biblical strategy to write, publish, and prosper.
Not sure where to begin?
Let’s talk it through.
✨ Sign up for a FREE 30-minute Discovery Call to explore your goals, get clarity, and see which path is right for you. No pressure, just purpose.
📅 Spots are limited, book your free session today and take the first step toward your God-given writing assignment.
“Your story is the seed, let’s help you plant it in the right soil.” 🌱