About Joyful Hope Press

Joyful Hope Press exists to honor stories that endure.

We offer thoughtful support for those who feel called to preserve, shape, and share meaningful stories. We're here to help, whether those stories are rooted in family legacy, lived experience, or faith-formed nonfiction.

The Legacy Line includes custom-crafted keepsake books designed to preserve personal stories, family histories, and meaningful memories in a beautifully finished hardcover format.

Nonfiction Publishing Support is an all-inclusive service for authors writing nonfiction works who want professional editing, design, and production without giving up royalties or creative control. Joyful Hope Press does not acquire manuscripts or publish under a shared imprint. All projects remain author-owned.

Coaching for writers provides one-on-one support for those discerning their next step. This can include clarifying a story’s direction, navigating the self-publishing process, working through the personal and practical challenges of bringing a meaningful project to completion, and more.

Meet Hope

Joyful Hope Press is guided by Hope Dover, a writer and publishing professional with experience helping authors bring their stories to life. Her work is shaped by supporting story-driven nonfiction projects, with a focus on compassionate storytelling and thoughtful design marked by careful attention to detail.

Through Joyful Hope Press, she works one-on-one with writers and families to preserve meaningful stories. She is honored to offer publishing support, legacy projects, and coaching with care, clarity, and respect for both the story and the storyteller.

©Copyright 2026. Joyful Hope Press. All Rights Reserved.