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In the last year...

Atmosphere authors have sold thousands and thousands of books across five continents, received starred or featured reviews with Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist, and have even appeared on a giant billboard in Times Square in New York City. We've had books with 1000+ first-month sales in four different genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's), and our Author Connect program is uniting our authors with each other like no other press.

Charity Partners!

This year Atmosphere Press has pledged to donate to The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The National Defense Against Homelessness, The World Wildlife Federation’s Worldwide Fund For Nature, and, of course, the World Literacy Foundation so as to encourage heightened access to that most valuable of skills: reading. These organizations are representative of the values that the team at Atmosphere Press holds dear!

Sky-High Reviews

Booklist called Peter Friedrichs' And the Stars Kept Watch “a flawless first novel” in which “Emotions run high; keep the hankies handy.”

Meanwhile, Booklife called Elizabeth Kirschner's Because the Sky is a Thousand Soft Hurts an editor's pick(!) and a “haunting debut...a powerhouse of language."

Not to be outdone, a starred(!) Kirkus review called Allyson S. Barkley’s A Memory of Light “an understated and atmospheric tale from a strong new voice in the genre.”

Critical Acclaim

Kid Ferrous Reviews said Blackland – written by African American philosopher Dr. Richard A. Jones – is “a powerful and vital work about the Black experience in a future USA. [Blackland is] the Black Ulysses.”

Meanwhile, Lambda Literary, which champions LGBTQ books and authors, says Madeline Farber's Less On That Later “reminds readers that relationships are the point; we celebrate vulnerability, authenticity, and connection, despite the pain they may also bring.”

WHAT OUR AUTHORS SAY

Because what they say matters most. Check out full author statements here.

There is a real, beating heart at the center of how Atmosphere works. People really care about the process and you as a person. Never once did it feel like I was a part of a machine building a product.

Steven Armstrongauthor of Dragon Daughter

The cover design was terrific, the editing was exceptional, the editing process was a great experience, and the marketing staff really got my book out there. Plus, everyone I worked with there was a fan of the book! I’m so happy I put my skepticism aside and went with Atmosphere.

Robin D'Amatoauthor of Somebody’s Watching You

One of Atmosphere's credos is that they're putting the power not in the hands of the publisher, but in the hands of the writer, where it belongs, and that truly shows. My experience with Atmosphere Press has been absolutely stellar. This is how publishing should be.

Nick Olsonauthor of Here's Waldo

My experience with Atmosphere Press was beyond my expectations. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Nick, Cammie, and AP team!

Victoria Davis author of Addicted to Health

Working with Nick and everyone at Atmosphere Press has been such a great experience. From the editing, to the wonderful cover design, I couldn't be happier with how the final book turned out and highly recommend their press to any author.

Lee Matthew GoldbergOrange City

Fulfilling a childhood dream, Atmosphere Press has provided an avenue for my words to live on in the lives of strangers. Who could ask for anything more?

Bonnie Griesemerauthor of Sadie and Charley Finding Their Way

It was an easy choice for me to take the opportunity to work with Atmosphere Press.

Jennifer Deaver author of The Traveler

I also availed of their website design offer and, again, this proved to be the correct decision for me. It is a well-constructed, attractive, and easy-to-navigate site.

Paul Edmondsonauthor of Great Spirit of Yosemite

The entire Atmosphere Press team have consistently shown me honesty, transparency, professionalism, and kindness throughout my time working with them, as their mission statement says.

P.S. Bergauthor of A Cage Called Freedom

Fortune smiled on me when I found Nick Courtright and Atmosphere Press. Working with Nick’s team of experts, I have been able to get my book to market. I felt welcomed, heard and respected.

Daphne Birkmyerauthor of COMFREY, WYOMING: Marcela's Army

Care, and warmth, and openness would come to characterize each individual at Atmosphere I got to work with. Nick and Kyle, and later, Cammie and Lennie, all became important to me over this past year, bringing joy, gratitude, and fun with each email or phone call.

Elizabeth Templemanauthor of Out and Back: Essays on a Family in Motion

What I love about working with Atmosphere Press is the close collaboration between publisher and author.

Betty Wallauthor of No Way Out

What struck me most about Nick, and then Alexis, was the enthusiasm in their approach to this project

Hans Krichelsauthor of Willie Knows Who Done It

My first venture with Atmosphere Press was when they agreed to publish my second novel, and the process was smooth and professional.

Sandra Fox Murphy author of That Beautiful Season & Let the Little Birds Sing

From the moment my manuscript was accepted, I felt as if I was their only author. Such professional and caring support. So many answers given in a patient, timely way. So many helpful, supportive and intelligent suggestions.

Marcia Drut-Davisauthor of What? You Don't Want Children?

There are no words to describe their consummate professionalism and outright wizardry. The whole experience was stunning and staggering. And this book is nothing short of awesome.

Clem Fiorentinoauthor of The Quintessents

Atmosphere Press walks you through everything – from editing to post-publishing – and really take your opinions as the author into consideration. I would definitely recommend them to any author, new to publishing or not.

Nicole Zelnikerauthor of Last Dance

As a seasoned (read “old”) author of academic tomes, I’d accumulated substantial experience with diffident publishers, non-caring and careless editors, and bizarre contractual binds enough to leave anyone’s head needing serious therapy. I could not be more pleased with my decision to follow in the footsteps of Barry Amis and go with Atmosphere.

Dan Nelsonauthor of Minnesota and Other Poems

Everything Kyle did was incredibly helpful in shaping the final story and yet I feel full ownership. I can say without hesitation that I loved the whole experience.

Laurel Schmidtauthor of How to Be Dead

I trusted their guidance and am pleased with the result. I am looking forward to working with Atmosphere Press on my future projects.

Karahn Washingtonauthor of Murphy's Law

I can’t say enough about the staff at Atmosphere. My editor made the book much better, but she was also willing to let me make my own choices when we disagreed. Cameron Finch has been tireless in her efforts to promote the book. This book would not have been possible without Atmosphere!

Randy Fairauthor of Southern. Gay. Teacher.

"It's hard to think of anything Atmosphere Press hasn't done to help turn my collection into a book. ATMOSPHERE PRESS has been very good to me/for me."

Stuart Silvermanauthor of Report from the Sea of Moisture

I can’t be happier with the cover art, the fonts, or the interior design overall! The cover itself is just beautiful, precisely what I wanted, and which I’m sure will attract potential readers to check out the book. I’m so glad Atmosphere is the one publishing my first novel!

James Wollakauthor of Insight and Suitability

Atmosphere is maverick. Collaborating with my editor Kyle on the scope and sequence of my pieces taught me more about my work than the best writing workshop ever had.

Elder Gideonauthor of Gnostic Triptych

If you’re seeking a home for a book that you hope to be taken seriously, read thoughtfully, and championed from beginning to end, Atmosphere Press is the perfect fit.

Cristina Baptistaauthohr of Taking Her Back

Atmosphere Press helped me transition from a guy who wrote a book to an author, and for that I am thankful.

Matt Edwardsauthor of Icarus Never Flew 'Round Here

Atmosphere Press has been super helpful and accommodating – from Nick and Kyle to the entire marketing team, and Evan with the creation of the website.

Karen Wicksauthor of Twisted Silver Spoons

Every step of the way, your staff has been awesome--good communication, friendly, informative, prompt, focused.

Catee Ryan author of The Prisoner and The Executioner

From initial contact all the way through publication date and post-publication marketing, Nick, Kyle, Evan, and Cammie have been wonderful-- informative, responsive, and friendly.

Scott Bollensauthor of ReStart: Stories of the Cairn Age

I could not be happier with every phase of the process, and for this reason, I would highly recommend Atmosphere to others.

Daniel Fuselierauthor of In Pursuit of Calm

Each step of the process with Atmosphere from edits to cover design and now the book’s emergence into the universe has exceeded my expectations for service, professionalism, support and inspiration.

Susan Dennisauthor of The Secret Field

I appreciated the full service approach with AP that included a very personal touch. From developmental editing to the last phase of promotion, and in-between, the proof is in the product--my book! I already have recommended AP to writer friends.

Jordan Sherauthor of And Still We Rise: A Novel about the Genocide in Bosnia

This has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. When Kirkus Review gave my book a starred review, that was the icing on the cake. I am so proud of the book Atmosphere has helped to create.

Pamela Laskin author of The Lost Language of Crazy

I am so proud of the book Atmosphere has helped to create.

Anthony Shawauthor of A Gathering of Broken Mirrors: Memories of New York Survivors

It’s been a great experience working with all the very professional and talented people at Atmosphere Press. I very much hope that we get to work together again in the future.

Ralph Pezzulloauthor of Saigon

I would definitely recommend Nick and his team to anyone wanting to produce a quality book. Mine is getting rave reviews and is selling well, and I couldn't be more pleased.

Mary A. Johnsonauthor of Love and Asperger's: Jim and Mary's Excellent Adventure

Great company with awesome team members! I will use you as a publisher again in the future. Overall an amazing experience! Awesome communication! Final product was phenomenal! Easy to work with and really caring!

Dan Jasonauthor of The Saint Next Door

First contact with Nick, full of humor and insight, soon Evan the techie for audio. I could simply not imagine a better, more professional and congenial team.

Frances Fischer author of My Northeast Passage - Hope, Hassles and Danes

Cammie and Hayla are a joy to work with in book promotion. Both of them respond promptly to questions and provide thorough, comprehensive explanations. It's obvious they are invested in an author's success. I appreciate the guidance, enthusiasm and extra reinforcement!

Kellye Abernathyauthor of The Aquamarine Surfboard

Every phase of the process was handled with a high level of care and professionalism. When Atmosphere Press claims to be author-focused they are stating fact – Atmosphere honored my style and wishes throughout!

James Morrisauthor of FLAWED HOUSES of FOUR SEASONS

Atmosphere Press made it easy, walking me through each step and providing the expertise I lacked. They are truly author-centric and worked hard to be sure that I understood what was happening and that I was happy with the results.

Teri M. Brownauthor of An Enemy Like Me

It is hard to believe all the professional help and services I received for the cost. Everyone who worked with me is highly skilled, pleasant, and encouraging.

Anne Hegnauerauthor of The House at 104: Memoir of a Childhood

Nick put together a truly impressive team to champion my book and help make it the best possible version of what I wanted to say. I have received so many compliments on the cover art and website

Jana Eisensteinauthor of Ghosted: Dating & Other Paramoural Experiences

I really appreciated Ronaldo's imagination and expertise in the cover design! Overall, it was nice to see how the book's development proceeded with great focus.

Garin Cychollauthor of Rx

I have taken advantage of the other offerings from Atmosphere through the Book Boost and Website development, and I appreciate so much the spirit of all the Atmosphere staff, their willingness to help, and their excitement over my work.

Judith Biceauthor of Hey, White Girl

Thank you so much to Nick and the staff at Atmosphere for believing in my book and seeing me through all the different stages. I love my cover art. The designers and everyone I've worked with has worked hard to help me fulfill my dreams.

Georja Umanoauthor of Terriers in the Jungle

I had prayed for the right team to come along to bring my creation into fruition and Atmosphere Press delivered on every account!

Kara Jacobsonauthot of The Intra-Earth Chronicles; Book I: The Two Sisters

It was my first experience working with an American publisher and it was a good experience. I think it was perfect.

Siamak Vakiliauthor of Motherhood

I have been impressed time-after-time with Nick and his entire staff's professionalism, responsiveness, helpfulness, and advice on how best to get my book into a format to be proud of

Bill Slawterauthor of Sit-Ins, Drive-Ins and Uncle Sam

The incredibly competent and kind professionals at Atmosphere Press made my novel -- His Name Was Ellis -- a pleasure to develop and publish. I highly recommend Atmosphere Press to any author. I am proud to work with them!

Joseph Libonatiauthor of His Name Was Ellis

I have been thoroughly pleased by the combination of professional expertise from submission to publication and marketing, the reasonable costs, retention of copyright by me, a much fairer return on the sale of each book, and the stimulating and friendly relations with every professional on the team.

Ruben Riveraauthor of Z is for Zapatazo

Atmosphere, ever the joyful and professional organization, made every step easy, clear and as enjoyable as it could be...having a group of like-minded, artistic people bringing everything together is all an artist could ask for.

Patrick Scottauthor of Unburied: The Loci of Power Series, Cycle I

Because we'd love to see what you've built.

Atmosphere Press is an author-first collaborative publisher open to book-length submissions in all genres year-round. We have no restrictive guidelines, other than to send us something good! We use a model in which the author funds the work behind the project, but keeps 100% rights, royalties, and artistic autonomy. You can learn more about how we serve authors via our FAQ and our Testimonials. You can email us anytime at books@atmospherepress.com, submit through Submittable, or simply fill out the form below!