Through Ingram and Kindle Direct Publishing, our team ensures your book is available worldwide—including on Amazon.
The right publishing path starts here
Find the right publishing package
for your book.
If Atmosphere Press selects your book for publication, you will receive exceptional and personal editorial insight, top-of-the-industry book design both inside and out, and thoughtful and targeted book promotion to help you reach your readers.
The right publishing path starts here
Find the right
publishing package
for your book.
If Atmosphere Press selects your book for publication, you will receive exceptional and personal editorial insight, top-of-the-industry book design both inside and out, and thoughtful and targeted book promotion to help you reach your readers.
INVITE-ONLY
Enterprise
3 installments
$9100
All Flagship Package
Includes merch, blurbs, awards, and ads, all building your legacy
All Premium Package
Includes your book upgraded in format and with vital publicity
All Essential Package
Includes your book, professionally edited, designed, and published
PLUS
Custom author website design & hosting
Audiobook production & global distribution
Social Media Pro management services
Cinematic book trailer creation
4x paid Amazon advertising campaigns
+ more Enterprise-only marketing and production features
Flagship
3 installments
$4300
All Essential Package
Includes your book, professionally edited, designed, and published
All Premium Package
Includes your book upgraded in format and with vital publicity
PLUS
Premier Kirkus or BookLife industry-leading review
Book cover merchandise (posters, stickers & more)
2+ promotional blurbs from credited, published authors
We'll nominate your book to 2 major book awards
AP newsletter feature (70K+ subscribers)
Paid online advertising to drive increased sales
Premium
3 installments
$3200
All Essential Package
Includes your book, professionally edited, designed, and published
PLUS
Hardcover book design, printing, and distribution
Two professional book reviews from respected outlets
NetGalley campaign for maximum brand exposure
One-on-one pre-launch promo strategy call with a publicist
Custom promotional flier showcasing your book
Multi-page marketing plan created specifically for your book
10-20 free paperback copies & guaranteed Goodreads listing
Essential
3 installments
$2100
Full rights, 90% sales, artistic autonomy
Efficient publishing with an expert team of professionals
Two editorial meetings, two proofreading rounds
Custom cover/interior designs always with author approval
Global print distribution, ISBN acquisition, ebook distribution
Author Connect Program for networking and community
Release, pricing, and launch strategy guidance
Audiobook and Author Website consultation
Contacts for 1,000+ bookstores & AP website author feature
Frequently Asked Questions
Packages
What is the main difference between the packages?
The amount of publicity support is the biggest difference between the packages. All packages will get you a beautifully designed and edited book that is globally distributed. Beyond that, each package includes ever-more in terms of the help you’ll get in making your book have an impact in the world. Luckily, all higher packages include everything from lower packages, so you don’t have to worry about missing out. Here’s a quick rundown of each package:
Essential: everything you need to bring a beautiful book to market: editorial, design, distribution.
Premium: add hardcover and editorial reviews to amplify the prestige of your book
Flagship: really make your mark with Kirkus, hosted readings, paid ads, and other perks to ensure a big debut
Enterprise: the best of the best, including such star features as social media agency services, a custom author website, a professionally narrated audiobook, and 4x the ad spend
Which package should I choose?
This is a great question, and we always want people to choose what’s going to work best for them, both in terms of their goals and their budget. Ask yourself: what do I want? If you want everything for your book, go Enterprise. If you don’t really care about publicity or you can do it on your own, or you have a tighter budget, do Essential. For our part, we put those dashes around Flagship because we think it’s a great value, and will give you an amazing experience, and your book a great shot at making noise. In the end, the decision is yours, and if you want help determining which package is best for you, we’re here to help. If you’re offered a call with our Acquisitions Editor, they’ll help you find the right spot.
What package do other authors choose?
30% choose Flagship, 20% choose Premium, and 45% choose Essential. In other words, a good mix! Enterprise is invite-only due to the depth of the relationship and amount of services provided, so only 5% of authors receive Enterprise.
Why is Enterprise much more expensive than the other packages? Why is it invite-only?
Enterprise is truly the best of the best, offering more at that price point than any other publisher on the market. We haven’t seen a greater package in terms of both services provided and the value you get. Enterprise involves working together for likely more than a year on extensive promotion beyond even the excellent Flagship level. Because it includes high-impact add-ons like an audiobook, an author website, and social media agency services, the investment is substantial. For what you get, though, it’s a bargain, at a cost significantly lower than high-priced competition who does less for more money. In terms of it being invite-only, because it includes such a deep long-term relationship, we need to make sure that only the most skillful and personally invested authors take on such a partnership. We owe it to both you and us to make sure it’s going to be a good idea to work so much together. If you’d like to be considered for an Enterprise invitation, please let us know.
Can my book be successful on the Essential or Premium levels?
Absolutely. More than 50% of our authors choose Essential or Premium, and our best-selling author of all time was on Essential, so it’s a great place to be. Although Flagship and Enterprise undoubtedly give you more sales support, authors with an existing network and ambitious marketing plan can make a big impact even at Premium and Essential levels. Thinking beyond sales, both Essential and Premium will get you a beautifully designed and edited book, inside and out, and you’ll also be able to take advantage of our expertise throughout the process. Making beautiful books that our authors love is where our heart has always been, and you get that love with every package.
Can I build a custom package choosing pieces and parts of other packages?
We used to allow this, but honestly, it didn’t work well. It led to confusion, crossed wires, misaligned expectations, and authors who were less happy. So now we require that authors choose one of the four packages above. Trust us: it’s better this way.
Pricing
What factors make the cost higher/lower?
Great question! The main differentiator between the higher and lower costs is the amount of publicity and promotion provided. The lower-cost Essential gives you everything you need to have an excellent book, and the higher the cost/package, the more publicity you’re going to get: reviews, readings, NetGalley campaigns, newsletter exposure, paid ads, etc. Also factoring in are the products included, as cost goes up when you add hardcover and audiobook versions, which can require a good bit of investment. At the highest cost level, you even receive social media agency services and a custom-built and hosted author website, both of which can be extremely expensive when purchased independently.
How do these prices compare to the competition? Why are some companies so expensive and other companies are so cheap?
Atmosphere Press historically has been in the middle of the price range compared to other hybrid publishers. Some companies charge far more because they are writing the book for their client; we don’t ghostwrite, because our mission is to serve real writers who wrote their own books. Some other companies charge far more for the same or lesser services than what we provide, but we’ve always had an imperative to make publishing as financially approachable for people as possible. We aren’t owned by private equity, or a venture capital firm trying to maximize profits. Instead, we are owned and operated by writers and other people who love books and writing. There are companies who are cheaper than us, and some of them do excellent work, especially in the self-publishing space. Do beware, though, of “too good to be true” situations. Our advice is to carefully compare contracts and what exactly you’re getting for your investment, and then make the decision that’s best for you.
How have these prices changed historically?
As in most industries, prices in publishing have gone up over the years. Our prices usually increase about ten percent per year, with new pricing going into effect every April. Important to note is that every time there is a price increase, we also increase value by enriching the quality and number of services provided by each package. We always want to level up what we’re offering, so that you’re always impressed by how much you receive for your investment.
Are there other costs I should budget for? Anything hidden?
There are zero mandatory or hidden costs beyond what is listed above. It’s important to us that you have that kind of cost transparency. That said, many authors do want to purchase copies of their book for personal use or sale, or go on a book tour, or have tables at book festivals or conferences. Other authors hire an outside PR firm, or put money into additional advertising initiatives. There are plenty of things you can do, but you can rest assured that Atmosphere Press won’t hit you with unexpected bills along the way.
Do you have a financing or payment plan?
You are free to make payments as you see fit, with no interest or extra charge to you. We don’t provide “financing,” per se, but because payments are entirely at your discretion, there’s no substantial need for financing—you can just pay as you go. The only caveat is that we don’t start a project until the first 1/3 of the contract total is paid in full, we don’t advance the project to interior design until the second 2/3 is paid, and we don’t send the book to the printer until the whole contract is fully paid. Those milestones give you payment flexibility, and also encourage us to be timely with your project, because we aren’t due the second and third payment until we move your book to the next milestone.
Do you have a pricing or cost calculator I can use?
We do! Our Publishing Cost Calculator will help you suss out what you want for your book, and will give you an honest idea of how much that will cost.
Process
Why three installments? When are they due?
This is so you don’t have the burden of paying the full contract amount up front, and also so we are encouraged to move your book efficiently from one step of that process to the next. That’s because the second payment isn’t due until your book is past editorial and proofreading and is ready for interior design, and the third payments isn’t due until your book is 100% complete and ready to send to the printer. This “milestone” setup allows you to budget more carefully, and also keeps things moving ahead nicely. It also means that the payments aren’t strictly time-based, because they are due not at arbitrary dates, but only when your book is ready for a new stage in the process. We moved to this three-installments system about six years ago and it’s worked really well for both authors and us.
Wait, is Atmosphere Press selective or not? Can anyone buy one of these packages?
Atmosphere Press is indeed selective, so it’s not possible to receive one of these packages without first going through our selection process. We have an obligation to our existing authors to protect the brand name of their publisher, which means we can only publish excellent writing. We also only work with people who will be a good match for what we do. We don’t want an unhappy author! It has to be a win-win situation, and you can read more about our selection process here.
Who is *not* a good fit for Atmosphere Press?
We understand that hybrid publishing isn’t for everyone. If you’re someone who wants a traditional contract, or who wants to self-publish, then we aren’t the right fit for you. We also aren’t the right fit for someone who wants us to write the book for them, or someone who does not want to be involved in the process of bringing your book to life. We are a publisher that serves real writers, and we hope that’s you!
Do you have a publishing contract I can read?
Absolutely! We’re dedicated to being the most honest and transparent publishing company out there, so our publication contract is public. We believe it’s the fairest in the industry, with clear deliverables and authors retaining 100% rights over their work and 90% royalties. You can read the whole thing here!
How long will it take to publish my book?
We are one of the most efficient publishers out there, so we won’t dawdle. Many of our authors go from Day 1 of the process to a printed copy of the book in their hands in 6-9 months, with a publication date within a year. But many of our authors also want to take their time in the editorial or design process, for example, and we don’t rush them through. We always say “better a good book than a fast one,” so we do encourage authors not to hurry through the process too hastily. In terms of publication date and publicity, we’ll work with you collaboratively on setting a publication date that works for you and gives your book the best chance to succeed.
Really, is it worth it?
If you’re doing this to become a millionaire on book sales, you may be in for rude awakening; selling books is hard, and you can read more about this in our article How Many Authors Make Their Money Back. Luckily, though, most writers write and publish because they have something they want to say, and for those people, this is absolutely 1000% worth it. The opportunity to work with professionals who truly care about your book and your voice…that’s an amazing experience, and we truly believe we’re the best hybrid publisher out there. To see the type of work we do and how it changes people’s lives, check out our TrustPilot reviews, our testimonial videos, and our success stories. Maybe your story will be in there someday?
How do I get started?
If you’ve already been offered a publishing contract by Atmosphere, you can make your first installment here. Then we’ll be off to the races!
If you haven’t been offered a contract yet, make sure to submit your manuscript for consideration. We’ll be in touch soon.
01
Ready to submit your manuscript?
Excited to join forces with Atmosphere Press and enjoy the perks of working with an exclusive literary press? Submit your manuscript below, and let’s take the next step toward sharing your story with the world.
You can expect to hear back from us within one week of receiving your submission, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if your writing is a fit. We can’t wait to read your work!
Expert
Editorial
You can trust our editorial staff of hardworking, well-credentialed MFAs, PhDs, and published authors.
Award-Winning Design
Create your book covers and illustrations with supportive award-winning designers leading the way.
Global
Distribution
Through Ingram and Kindle Direct Publishing, our team ensures your book is available worldwide—including on Amazon.
Dynamic
Publicity
Get your book noticed through a range of promotional efforts designed to connect your work with readers.
02
What’s the next step for your accepted manuscript?
Was your manuscript accepted for publication? Congratulations! Now, it’s time to select from the dropdown menu the payment amount that suits you. If you’ve received a special investment amount not listed, just select “Choose Your Own Partial Payment” and follow the prompts.
Finalize Your Partnership
Easy, secure checkout to finalize your publishing package.
