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Currently accepting clientsThe space between the word God gave you and the book the world receives.
A boutique manuscript incubation studio
What We DoWho We Serve
The Righteous Lab develops manuscripts for faith-rooted authors, pastors, and leaders ready to write from identity rather than performance.
Most faith-rooted writers don't have a writing problem. They have a clarity problem.
They have revelation without structure. Anointing without architecture. A manuscript that feels heavy with meaning but reads as scattered on the page. They've been told to "just write" — but what they needed was someone who could sit inside the theology with them, ask the hard questions, and help them build something that holds.
The traditional publishing world doesn't do this. It edits for grammar, not for identity. It shapes for market trends, not for prophetic weight. The Righteous Lab was built for the gap.
❋ The Flagship❋ The Deep EditThe Full Incubation
For authors with a raw manuscript or strong concept who want to arrive at a fully developed, market-ready book. Theological excavation, narrative architecture, devotional design, cover consultation, foreword strategy, and publishing setup. Founder-led throughout.
Timeline: 30–90 days, scoped to the manuscript
From $3,500
❋ The Starting PointManuscript Development
For authors with a working manuscript who need structural and theological refinement, not line edits, but the deep developmental work. Full editorial report and two rounds of developmental feedback.
Timeline: 2–4 weeks
From $1,500
The Strategy Session
A focused 90-minute session to diagnose your manuscript's core issues, clarify your book's argument, and map a path forward. Written summary and recommended next steps included.
Timeline: Scheduled within 2 weeks
From $350
INSIDE A FULL INCUBATIONWhat’s Included
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Manuscript development
Chapter architecture, voice preservation, theological grounding, and developmental editing across multiple rounds.
Reflection prompt design
Embedded journal prompts at the close of each chapter, transforming the book from a single read into a devotional companion.
Brand and design system
Typography selection, color palette, interior layout grid, and the author's personal brand mark.
Cover design (front, back, spine)
A cover that translates the manuscript's emotional center into a single image, with back cover copy and author bio included.
Foreword consultation
Identifying the right voice, shaping the ask, and managing the exchange to land a foreword that frames the book without overshadowing the author.
ISBN and publishing setup
Advisory on ISBN purchase, imprint decisions, KDP account setup, and manuscript formatting to Amazon's specifications.
Distribution and launch strategy
Amazon print-on-demand and Kindle, expanded distribution via IngramSpark, direct-sales strategy, pricing, and a launch sequence.
CASE STUDY 001
The Waiting Game
An 11-page reflection became a 130-page devotional on waiting, longing, and learning to trust God's timing — without losing the original voice that made it worth reading in the first place.
"The Righteous Lab is so much more than just an editing firm, they are divinely sent to help steward the vision that God has placed inside you. When I reached out to Ore, founder and CEO of the Righteous Lab, she listened, she prayed and she jumped right into the deep end in helping me bring the vision of my book to life. From developmental editing, to book cover design, to layout and formatting to simply pushing me to put my very best forward, she was sent by God to truly help birth my vision forth. The Righteous Lab understood my vision and I look forward to working with them again in future!"
- Dr. Tomilade Adebari
Beyond The Book
Author Platform Development
A simple author website, bio across platforms, and the foundation of your voice as a published faith-rooted author.
Study Guide or Group Edition
A companion guide formatted for small groups, women's ministries, or discipleship cohorts. Significant reach multiplier.
Reader & Community Strategy
Identifying your core reader, mapping where they gather, and building outreach to get the book into their hands.
Speaking & Ministry Positioning
Using the book to open doors at conferences, retreats, and faith events. Speaker one-sheet and bio included.
We are not a ghostwriting agency.
We are not a self-publishing short cut.
The Righteous Lab takes a small number of manuscripts each year. Every project is led personally. We work with authors writing from genuine conviction, not platform anxiety, the ones who already know what they carry, and need a trusted partner to help them carry it onto the page.
If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.
Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.