Welcome to DevotionHub! As a publisher, you can share faith-based content that encourages believers through devotionals, podcasts, and music. This guide will show you how to create, format, and upload content to the platform.

1. Log in to your DevotionHub Publisher Account.
2. Go to the Publisher Dashboard.
3. Whatever content type you chose during onboarding will appear on your dashboard.
4. Choose one of them and click Create / Upload:

• Devotional
• Podcast
• Music

Devotionals are short reflections based on scripture to encourage spiritual growth. Each devotional must follow this structure:

Required Fields:

1. Title – A short, meaningful title reflecting the message. Example: Trusting God in Difficult Times
2. Bible Reading – The scripture passage the devotional is based on. Example: Proverbs 3:5–6 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.'
3. Message – The main reflection explaining the scripture and helping readers apply it to daily life. Recommended length: 150–400 words
4. Prayer – A short closing prayer for the reader.

Uploading Devotionals from Printed Books

If your devotional is only in hardcopy, you can convert it to digital text using a scanning app with OCR (Optical Character Recognition).

Recommended Scanning Apps:

• Adobe Scan
• CamScanner
• Google Keep

Steps:

1. Open the scanning app.
2. Scan the devotional page.
3. Allow the app to convert the image to editable text.
4. Copy the text.
5. Paste it into the Title, Bible Reading, Message, and Prayer fields on DevotionHub.
6. Review formatting and correct any errors.

Tips for Best Results:

• Scan in good lighting
• Keep the page flat and clear
• Scan one page at a time
• Always proofread the text after scanning

Podcasts allow you to share sermons, teachings, Bible studies, or faith-based discussions.

Steps to Upload:

1. Go to Publisher Dashboard
2. Click Create Content → Podcast
3. Upload your audio file

Requirements:

• File format: MP3 or M4A
• Recommended length: 5–45 minutes

Fields:

• Title
• Description
• Audio File
• Cover Image (Optional)

Once uploaded, click Submit for Review.

Publishers can upload Christian songs, worship music, or instrumental worship.

Steps to Upload:

1. Go to Publisher Dashboard
2. Click Create Content → Music
3. Upload your audio file

Requirements:

• File format: MP3 or M4A

Fields:

• Song Title
• Artist Name
• Description (Optional)
• Audio File
• Cover Art (Optional)

Once complete, click Submit for Review.

All content must:

• Be Christian faith-based
• Be uplifting and encouraging
• Be original or owned by the publisher
• Avoid offensive or harmful content

DevotionHub may review and moderate submissions before publishing.

From Your Content (music, podcast, or devotional), you can:

• Edit devotionals, podcasts, or music
• Update descriptions or titles
• Upload new audios
• Track engagement

Publishers can manage team members by creating roles, assigning permissions, and inviting members to their account.

Creating Roles and Permissions:

1. In the Publisher Dashboard, click Roles & Permissions.
2. Click Create Role.
3. Enter a Role Name (e.g., Admin, Editor) and a Description.
4. Select the permissions this role should have (e.g., create content, edit content, manage members).
5. Save the role.

Adding Team Members:

1. In the Publisher Dashboard, click Teams.
2. Click Invite Member and enter their email address.
3. Assign one of the previously created roles to the member.
4. The member will receive an email to join your account with the assigned role.

Tips:

• Admins can manage content and team members.
• Editors can create and manage content but cannot manage team members.
• Assign roles based on trust and responsibilities.

• Do not share your password with anyone.
• If you notice any suspicious activity or unauthorized access, change or reset your password immediately.
• Keep your account secure to protect your content and team members.

• Upload content consistently
• Create series (devotional series, podcast series)
• Share content on social media
• Encourage your audience to follow you on DevotionHub

For help publishing content, contact the DevotionHub team:

Support Email: support@devotionhub.com