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
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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
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
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
Being a successful author
Atmosphere Press’s Distribution Process
Atmosphere Press handles distribution setup through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Ingram. Together, these systems help make Atmosphere Press books available to…
Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Publishing your book
Selling Book Rights: The Indie-to-Trad Pipeline
Book rights are divisible, and many deals license print while the author retains ebook, audio, or foreign rights. Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler…
Jun 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Writing your book
How to Write a Bestselling Romantasy Novel
Whether you're drafting your first romantasy or refining a manuscript already brimming with yearning and enchantments, you’ll find practical guidance here to…
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Publishing your book
Atmosphere Press Publishing Packages: Everything You Need to Know
At Atmosphere Press, we offer three tiered hybrid publishing packages—Essential, Flagship, and Enterprise—designed to give authors everything they need to publish a…
Jun 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Being a successful author
Hybrid Publishing Case Study: Natalie Musgrave Dossett
For writers considering Atmosphere Press, Dossett’s experience offers a grounded example of what a strong publishing partnership can provide: professionalism, guidance, encouragement,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Writing your book
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 12 min read
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