How to Create Great Titles for Your Poems
For poets, the title of a poem is often more than just a label; it’s a key to unlocking the theme, tone, or mood of the piece. It’s a chance…
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31 Spooky Writing Prompts for October – A Daily Prompt Challenge
Daily writing prompts serve as excellent warm-up exercises, sparking creativity and helping to overcome writer’s block. They encourage you to think outside your usual narrative patterns and can lead to…
Prologue and Epilogue: The Bookends of Your Story
When crafting a novel or novella, you may consider two powerful narrative tools: prologue and epilogue. Both serve distinct purposes and can significantly enhance your story when used effectively. In…
From Page to Stage and Screen: Book Adaptations
Adapting a book into another format requires a deep understanding of both the source material and the medium you're working with. Each format has its own set of conventions and…
Subtext in Writing: The Hidden Depths
Subtext refers to the underlying meaning or implied message that exists beneath the surface of the dialogue, actions, and narrative. It’s what characters truly mean or feel but don’t always…
Genre-Bending and Breaking Boundaries
Genre-bending involves combining elements from multiple genres to create a hybrid narrative. It’s about blending different styles, themes, and tropes in a way that challenges conventional genre boundaries and offers…
Understanding a Key Technique in Poetry: Enjambment
Enjambment is a term derived from the French word “enjambement,” which means “to step over” or “to straddle.” In poetry, enjambment occurs when a line of verse flows into the…
A Writer’s Guide to Creating an X (Twitter) Account
In the bustling world of social media, where every tweet is a tiny tale waiting to be told, authors find themselves on a digital odyssey—a journey where words are their…
How to Write a Dark Fantasy Novel
As writers, we are the architects of worlds, the creators of dreams and nightmares alike. And in the realm of dark fantasy, our pens become the wands that summon forth…
Maximizing Your Book’s Potential: Selecting Keywords for Success
In today's digital age, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the strategic use of keywords for books. Whether you're publishing on Amazon, other online platforms, or…
Maximizing Your Book’s Potential: Selecting Keywords for Success
In today's digital age, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the strategic use of keywords for books. Whether you're publishing on Amazon, other online platforms, or…
Discovering the Perfect Poolside Reads
As summer arrives in all its glory, bringing long, sun-drenched days and the gentle lull of waves, it's the perfect time to indulge in some leisurely summer reading. There's something…
Serialized Fiction: The Comeback of Episodic Storytelling
Writing trends come and go. But one trend that's making a significant comeback and reshaping the way we tell stories is serialized fiction. This age-old format, once popularized by literary…
The Inside Scoop on an Outsider Scribe
Outsider art is created by those who don't fit it. Or those who choose not to. Being true to one's spirit brings me to my writer's dilemma – highfalutin words:…
Finding Your Writing Coach: A Journey to Enhance Your Craft
As an author or writer, you understand the importance of honing your craft, but finding the right mentor can be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Fear…
Curating Epigraphs for Literary Impact
As writers, we constantly seek ways to enhance our stories and captivate our readers from the very first page. One powerful tool to achieve this is the epigraph. An epigraph—a…
Writing a Book Synopsis That Sells
Creating a Standout Synopsis In the journey from manuscript to published book, writing a book synopsis is one of the most crucial steps. This condensed summary of your novel is…
The Murky Waters of Online Publishing: Avoiding Scams and Finding Legitimate Platforms
As authors and writers, we are drawn to the allure of sharing our stories with the world, but the digital landscape can be treacherous. While legitimate platforms exist, the internet…
How to Find Beta Readers for Your Manuscript
Stuck between first draft and finished masterpiece? Beta readers can bridge the gap. These unsung heroes provide fresh eyes, insightful feedback, and honest critique to take your story to the…
Exploring Eco-Fiction: A Green Path for Writers
Embarking on an exploration of eco-fiction reveals a genre that offers solace and inspiration to many authors. Often termed “cli-fi” (climate fiction), it provides a unique avenue for writers to…
Maximizing Your Book’s Potential: Selecting Keywords for Success
In today's digital age, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the strategic use of keywords for books. Whether you're publishing on Amazon, other online platforms, or…
Discovering the Perfect Poolside Reads
As summer arrives in all its glory, bringing long, sun-drenched days and the gentle lull of waves, it's the perfect time to indulge in some leisurely summer reading. There's something…
Serialized Fiction: The Comeback of Episodic Storytelling
Writing trends come and go. But one trend that's making a significant comeback and reshaping the way we tell stories is serialized fiction. This age-old format, once popularized by literary…
The Inside Scoop on an Outsider Scribe
Outsider art is created by those who don't fit it. Or those who choose not to. Being true to one's spirit brings me to my writer's dilemma – highfalutin words:…
Finding Your Writing Coach: A Journey to Enhance Your Craft
As an author or writer, you understand the importance of honing your craft, but finding the right mentor can be akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. Fear…
Curating Epigraphs for Literary Impact
As writers, we constantly seek ways to enhance our stories and captivate our readers from the very first page. One powerful tool to achieve this is the epigraph. An epigraph—a…
Writing a Book Synopsis That Sells
Creating a Standout Synopsis In the journey from manuscript to published book, writing a book synopsis is one of the most crucial steps. This condensed summary of your novel is…
The Murky Waters of Online Publishing: Avoiding Scams and Finding Legitimate Platforms
As authors and writers, we are drawn to the allure of sharing our stories with the world, but the digital landscape can be treacherous. While legitimate platforms exist, the internet…
How to Find Beta Readers for Your Manuscript
Stuck between first draft and finished masterpiece? Beta readers can bridge the gap. These unsung heroes provide fresh eyes, insightful feedback, and honest critique to take your story to the…
Exploring Eco-Fiction: A Green Path for Writers
Embarking on an exploration of eco-fiction reveals a genre that offers solace and inspiration to many authors. Often termed “cli-fi” (climate fiction), it provides a unique avenue for writers to…
A Writer’s Guide to Creating an X (Twitter) Account
In the bustling world of social media, where every tweet is a tiny tale waiting to be told, authors find themselves on a digital odyssey—a journey where words are their…
Maximizing Your Book’s Potential: Selecting Keywords for Success
In today's digital age, one of the most powerful tools at our disposal is the strategic use of keywords for books. Whether you're publishing on Amazon, other online platforms, or…
TikTok for Authors: A New Frontier in Storytelling
Authors constantly seek innovative platforms to connect with readers, immersing them in worlds woven from imagination. Picture this: a medium where words dance, characters come alive, and narratives unfold in…
Writing a Book Synopsis That Sells
Creating a Standout Synopsis In the journey from manuscript to published book, writing a book synopsis is one of the most crucial steps. This condensed summary of your novel is…
Book Publicists: What Are They and Should I Hire One?
As an author, the journey from typing the final sentence to holding your book in your hands is an adventure filled with challenges and triumphs. Amidst the myriad of decisions…
Author Branding Services: Crafting Your Literary Identity
As a writer, the journey from the inception of an idea to the tangible reality of a published book is nothing short of magical. Yet, in the crowded landscape of…
Facebook for Authors: A Complete Guide
As a writer, the journey from the solitude of your writing desk to the expansive world of readers is a thrilling adventure. In this digital age, Facebook stands as a…
Updating Your Author Brand for the New Year
As we step into the threshold of 2024, a fresh wave of possibilities washes over the literary landscape. The publishing industry is a dynamic beast, constantly evolving to meet the…
Author Collaborations: Co-Writing and Anthology Opportunities
If you’re anything like me, the idea of collaborating with other authors and contributing to anthologies is like finding a treasure map in the attic—you can’t resist the adventure. If…
Author Events and Book Tours: Strategies for Connecting with Readers
If you’re a wordsmith like me, you know that connecting with readers is as vital as breathing when it comes to our craft. But how, you ask? The post will…
How to Create Great Titles for Your Poems
For poets, the title of a poem is often more than just a label; it’s a key to unlocking the theme, tone, or mood of the piece. It’s a chance…
31 Spooky Writing Prompts for October – A Daily Prompt Challenge
Daily writing prompts serve as excellent warm-up exercises, sparking creativity and helping to overcome writer’s block. They encourage you to think outside your usual narrative patterns and can lead to…
Ghostwriters for Hire
Hiring a ghostwriter can be a pivotal step in bringing your project to life, whether you’re penning a memoir, a novel, or a business book. But with so many ghostwriters…
Prologue and Epilogue: The Bookends of Your Story
When crafting a novel or novella, you may consider two powerful narrative tools: prologue and epilogue. Both serve distinct purposes and can significantly enhance your story when used effectively. In…
From Page to Stage and Screen: Book Adaptations
Adapting a book into another format requires a deep understanding of both the source material and the medium you're working with. Each format has its own set of conventions and…
Ghostwriting Services
Ghostwriting services are incredibly versatile. They cover everything from long-form projects like books to shorter, more targeted pieces such as articles or speeches. Here’s a closer look at the different…
Subtext in Writing: The Hidden Depths
Subtext refers to the underlying meaning or implied message that exists beneath the surface of the dialogue, actions, and narrative. It’s what characters truly mean or feel but don’t always…
Genre-Bending and Breaking Boundaries
Genre-bending involves combining elements from multiple genres to create a hybrid narrative. It’s about blending different styles, themes, and tropes in a way that challenges conventional genre boundaries and offers…
Understanding a Key Technique in Poetry: Enjambment
Enjambment is a term derived from the French word “enjambement,” which means “to step over” or “to straddle.” In poetry, enjambment occurs when a line of verse flows into the…
What is a Ghostwriter?
A ghostwriter is a professional writer hired to create content credited to another person. This can include books, articles, speeches, and more. The ghostwriter remains anonymous, with the client receiving…
A Writer’s Guide to Hybrid Book Publishing Contracts
In the vast world of literature, authors embark on a journey that commences with a blank page and culminates in a published book gracing shelves or illuminating screens. Along this…
Ink Trails & Lone Star Tales: Texas’s Book Publishing Scene
Forget six degrees of separation—in Texas, the connection between readers and writers is much closer. As a passionate Texan (and writer) myself, I’ve witnessed the incredible growth of the Texas…
How to Spot a Vanity Press: An Author’s Guide
Embarking on the journey of publishing your book is an exhilarating adventure, but it’s crucial to navigate the landscape with discernment and insight. One aspect that warrants careful consideration is…
What Is Hybrid Publishing?
For Many Authors, Hybrid Publishing Is the Best of Both Worlds Hybrid publishing is a publishing model that combines the best of traditional and self-publishing. As such, it gives authors…
Who is Atmosphere Press?
Atmosphere Press is an author-friendly publisher and author services provider accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and partnered with the Independent Book Publisher’s Association, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Writer’s…
How is Atmosphere Press different?
We treat our authors differently. To us you are an artist with a unique story to tell. We understand the nature of being an artist and creator. That kind of…
How does Atmosphere Press work?
Atmosphere Press is a hybrid publisher and author services company, which means that the author makes an upfront investment in utilizing our team’s skills, yet the author maintains rights to…
How quickly can my book be published?
Atmosphere Press knows that time is of the essence, and will work to get your book out on a timeline that works for you. If that means you have a…
How much does publishing a book cost?
Our goal is to provide a good and honest service at a manageable rate, while giving you access to true experts in the field. We are 100% independent (no investors eyeing…
How does Atmosphere Press publicize its authors?
We promote our authors heavily through social media and email newsletter campaigns, as in the current climate these are the truest ways to reach and expand audience. We also use…
How to Create Great Titles for Your Poems
For poets, the title of a poem is often more than just a label; it’s a key to unlocking the theme, tone, or mood of the piece. It’s a chance…
31 Spooky Writing Prompts for October – A Daily Prompt Challenge
Daily writing prompts serve as excellent warm-up exercises, sparking creativity and helping to overcome writer’s block. They encourage you to think outside your usual narrative patterns and can lead to…
Ghostwriters for Hire
Hiring a ghostwriter can be a pivotal step in bringing your project to life, whether you’re penning a memoir, a novel, or a business book. But with so many ghostwriters…
Prologue and Epilogue: The Bookends of Your Story
When crafting a novel or novella, you may consider two powerful narrative tools: prologue and epilogue. Both serve distinct purposes and can significantly enhance your story when used effectively. In…
An Interview with Robin Modlin
Robin Modlin lives with her husband, Doug and little dog, Jack in two places: the beautiful northern California foothills town of Murphys and along–side the vineyards of Livermore, CA. As…
An Interview with Dawn Hemmings
Dawn Hemmings is a true wanderer, whether she’s travelling around the world or driving through the beautiful roads of the UK in her campervan named Freeda. Dawn grew up in…
From Page to Stage and Screen: Book Adaptations
Adapting a book into another format requires a deep understanding of both the source material and the medium you're working with. Each format has its own set of conventions and…
How to Get Away with Using Cliches in Writing Fiction and Poetry
In fiction, clichés might appear as predictable character types or storylines. In poetry, they could manifest as worn-out metaphors or imagery. While clichés can feel lazy, they don’t have to…
An Interview with Douglas Weissman
Douglas Weissman is an award-winning novelist and travel writer, as well as a Los Angeles native who has lived in Florence, Rome, Sydney, and San Francisco. He can always be…
An Interview with John Egan
John Egan is a sixty-three-year-old ex-sign-writer, now living on a disability pension. Racked with constant pain, he writes in his favorite genre, science fiction, and has three books written thus…
