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Hybrid Publishing and Atmosphere Press

Atmosphere Press Staff Spotlight: Colleen Alles

Colleen Alles is a writer, former librarian & teacher, and Michigan girl for life. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Michigan State University (2005) and her MLIS from Wayne State University (2015). Her fiction and poetry have appeared in Red Cedar Review, Tar River Poetry, The Write Michigan Anthology, The Michigan Poet, and other places. Her fiction has been longlisted for The Fugere Book Prize for Finely Crafted Novellas in 2023 (Regal House Publishing).

Finish Your Manuscript with Manuscript Makers

Finish Your Manuscript with Manuscript Makers

Finishing a manuscript can feel impossible, no matter how much time you’ve poured into it. Characters feel alive, plot threads shimmer with promise, yet The End always seems juuust out of reach. If you’re ready to move past writer’s block, self-doubt, or structural confusion, Manuscript Makers from Atmosphere Press is built for you!

Atmosphere Press Staff Spotlight: Cassandra Felten

Cassandra (she/her) graduated from Indiana University in December 2020 with a bachelor’s in English literature and minors in creative writing and psychology. She has experience in many aspects of book publishing, but she found her passion in interior book design with Atmosphere Press. Now, she loves her job of helping every Atmosphere author perfect their book before falling into the hands of readers – and new fans!

A Writer's Guide to Hybrid Book Publishing Contracts

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 intricate path, they encounter a plethora of choices, from sculpting characters to honing plots, from seeking representation to selecting the right publishing avenue. Each decision marks a pivotal moment, shaping the trajectory of their work and the terms under which it finds its audience.

Ink Trails & Lone Star Tales Texas’s Book Publishing Scene

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 book publishing scene. From established powerhouses to a thriving indie haven, the great state boasts a diverse and exciting ecosystem for authors, editors, and publishers alike!