Edits lead to excellence. I’ve often heard writers say that the hardest part of finishing a creative project isn’t the completion of the writing itself but the return to that project in the editing phrase. How painful it can be to reread your own work! That’s why it can be helpful to take a breath and ask for someone else’s feedback, someone who has more space than the writer may have to their own work. I edit because I want to see a writer’s words shine. I edit because I wan

Hi, I'm Mike. I'm bad at writing about myself but here we go... Let's just acknowledge how awkward this is for a second. Writing about yourself is weird. Every designer knows this. We can spend three weeks obsessing over someone else's brand story and then completely fall apart when someone says, "so tell us about you." Suddenly you're staring at a blank document wondering if "I like fonts" is enough. Then, you close the laptop, find a snack, and seriously consider whether yo

Hey all, I’m Jessica Hieb – AKA Jess – owner of In The Name Publishing. I'm so glad that you're here! This company was born out of my own experience publishing, or better put, the one I wish I would have had. When I published my first novel, Breaking Seven, back in 2019 I was promised the world by the publisher, and thousands of dollars later I was left disappointed in the book. The cover was nothing like I had requested (despite drawing out an exact mockup of what I wanted)

Foreword by J.Hieb Kaelyn Johnson is one of the most impressive young women I’ve had the honor of meeting — and one that In The Name Publishing has had the privilege of publishing. Her passion and drive are unmatched, and for someone so young, that’s a rare and remarkable thing to witness. When she first came to us, I was drawn as much to her spirit as I was to her story. She carries a beautiful heart for children, and her carefully crafted words make that evident on every p

While we prepare for the 2026 issue of Power Magazine, we’re taking a moment to revisit a standout from last year — our 2025 feature with the one and only Melody Carlson. Enjoy! A Life in Fiction: Faith, Grit, and the Stories That Endure Featuring Melody Carlson: A Trailblazer in Faithful Storytelling and Genre-Bending Grace Whatever your aspirations are, I believe every person dreams of sitting down with someone in their field that’s “made it.” This might be more prevalent

By: Haley Keller You’ve finally blocked out time to write this week. As you stare at the blinking cursor, your favorite Natasha...

From the very beginning of ITN Publishing, I’ve felt deeply called to create a space where Christian creatives could share their...

When I went through the editing process for the first time with my novel Breaking Seven, it was a PAIN IN THE REAR END. Kristen, my...

Ah, editing. Being an editor is akin to being the human embodiment of brussels sprouts, or getting up early on a Saturday for a run, or...

In my personal opinion, a book can have a fantastic plot and be incredibly well written but still fall short if its characters lack...

Grammar and punctuation are like personal hygiene: when done well, it’s nearly imperceptible; when lacking, it’s distracting, limiting,...

At In The Name Publishing, we don't just want to publish your book, we want to help you through the entire writing and publishing...