Atmosphere Press | Author-First Hybrid Book Publisher

Publish a book

your readers will love.

Atmosphere Press is the hybrid book publisher

that helps writers get taken seriously as authors.

Expert editorial. Award-winning design. Global distribution. Dynamic promotion.

Publish a book

your readers

will love

Expert editorial. Award-winning design.

Global distribution. Dynamic promotion.

Step 1

Start Your Author Journey

Step 2

Make Your Book Beautiful

Step 3

Be a Proud Author

Take charge of your publishing destiny. Submit your manuscript or query for consideration.

All submissions via this exclusive form receive expedited consideration, including the opportunity for a free manuscript consultation.

Publish a book your readers will love.

It’s hard to do this alone, so Atmosphere Press is here to be your guide. With Atmosphere you will receive expert one-on-one editorial meetings, award-winning design inside and out, and dynamic promotion from our dedicated publicity team. You and your book will receive the attention they deserve throughout the publication and promotion process. The result? The validation from readers that all talented writers want for their work.

Founded in Austin, Texas in 2015 by Dr. Nick Courtright, author of four books and a PhD in Literature, Atmosphere Press is a selective hybrid publisher with roots in the literary world: our editors and staff have proven track records in the publishing community. We’re members of IBPA and The Authors Guild, we’re accredited as A+ by the Better Business Bureau, our books are regularly reviewed positively in places like Publishers Weekly and Kirkus, and our titles have sold tens of thousands of copies. Is your book next?

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 Baptistaauthor of Taking Her Back

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

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

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 Goldbergauthor of Orange City

Care, and warmth, and openness would come to characterize each individual at Atmosphere I got to work with. Nick and Kyle and Cammie 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

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

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