Writing your book
The Spell for Drawing Strength from Grief or Trauma in the Writing Process, Part 2
I stopped writing after my father discovered the secrets he forced me to keep laid bare in black and white. I stopped…
Jul 28, 2026 · 7 min read
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Writing your book
Writing Characters Who Know Each Other: How to Show Shared History Without Overexplaining
Writing characters who know each other is difficult because the writer has to reveal years of shared history without making the characters…
Jul 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing your book
The Spell for Drawing Strength from Grief or Trauma in the Writing Process, Part 1
There is a particular kind of suffering that comes from carrying an experience no one around you is willing or able to…
Jul 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Publishing your book
Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping publishing, and we believe it is important to be honest about both its possibilities and its harms.…
Jul 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Being a successful author
Substack for Authors: How to Use It Strategically
Substack for authors can be a useful way to publish regularly, build an email audience, and create stronger relationships with readers —…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10 min read
Promoting your book
Author Income: Why Readership Doesn’t Always Mean Revenue
If people are reading your book, why isn’t your author income higher? The answer is that readership and royalties do not always…
Jul 10, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing your book
How to Write a Short, Sharp, and Impactful Novella
Writing a novella can be an exciting journey for any writer, but it’s often misunderstood as just a “shorter novel.” In reality,…
Jul 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Publishing your book
When Should You Release Your Book?
Launching your book at the right time of the year can make a big difference in its success. Consider the seasonality of…
Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Publishing your book
How to Get Your Book Into Libraries
Distribute your ebook through an aggregator that feeds OverDrive — such as Draft2Digital, Smashwords, or PublishDrive — and your print edition through…
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Being a successful author
Atmosphere Press’s Editorial Process
Once your publishing project begins, one of the first major stages is editorial. This is where you and your Atmosphere Press editor…
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Hybrid publishing
What to Expect During Interior Design at Atmosphere Press
At Atmosphere Press, interior design is one of the final major steps before your book moves toward physical proofing and production. By…
Jun 24, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing your book
Is Romantasy Cooling Off?
Romantasy still sells, and BookTok creators broadly expect it to stay dominant through 2026. What’s changed is the supply side: the market…
Jun 23, 2026 · 6 min read
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