Atmosphere Press is a best-in-class ethics-forward hybrid publisher dedicated to honesty, transparency, professionalism, kindness, and making your book awesome. They require an author investment for publishing services including editorial meetings, cover design, proofreading, interior design, global distribution, and book publicity including sourcing reviews, landing author interviews, running paid ads, and hosting readings.Since being founded in 2015 by an author and PhD in Literature, they have published more than 1000 authors across all genres, and their authors have won dozens of awards for writing, book design, and overall quality. Atmosphere Press also sponsors a free author interview series, a free writing residency in Costa Rica, a free book giveaway program, and donate to charitable causes including the World Literacy Foundation and the Inside Books Project.They are selective in the books they sign on, offering contracts only to authors vetted via a manuscript review and exploratory phone call. Their author contract is available publicly, which is a rarity in publishing, and it guarantees that authors maintain 100% rights to their books and 90% royalties. You can also read the bios of their entire team online, so you know who exactly you'd be working with on your book.
Atmosphere Press (atmospherepress.com) has 229 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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I was very impressed with Atmosphere Press from the beginning. I appreciated their straightforward approach and especially the personal phone call from the acquisition manager. The process has been very smooth with no surprises, and everyone that I have worked with has been very professional and helpful. I absolutely recommend Atmosphere Press to help any author, as they have guided me through the process of publishing beautifully.
Response from Atmosphere PressJul 6, 2026
Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, Evelyn. It means a great deal to know that our team's personal approach, professionalism, and guidance have helped make your publishing journey a positive one. Thank you for trusting us with your book and for recommending us to other authors.
JP
John Paul Russo, OFM C.
A Wonderful Experience On All Counts
Working with Atmosphere Press has been a wonderful experience. The entire staff have been kind, attentive, clear and helpful when I needed help. I am publishing my first novel, and they have all made me feel like it's the hottest game in town. From cover design to editing and proofing to interior design, I have been and continue to be very satisfied with the entire process!
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 29, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, John Paul. We're honored to be part of your first publishing journey and are thrilled to hear you've felt supported every step of the way. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we can't wait to see your novel out in the world.
VA
Vanda A.
I would choose Atmosphere Press again…
I would choose Atmosphere Press again without hesitation. I’ve been working with the Atmosphere Press team for almost a year, and they are truly the best. Every team member is a professional with years--sometimes even decades--of experience. They’ve been flexible, friendly, and helpful from the very beginning of our partnership. They were also available at any time, even on the weekends too. Without them, I’m not sure my book would have progressed this far. I’m proud and glad to be part of the Atmosphere Press Author community, and I hope to work with them again in the future on the sequels.
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 23, 2026
Thank you so much, Vanda, for your kind words and thoughtful review. It has been a pleasure working with you over the past year, and we're honored to be part of your publishing journey. We're thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team, and we’re excited to see your book continue to grow and reach readers.
DH
Dan H.
My experience with Atmosphere has been excellent.
My experience with Atmosphere has been positive from the beginning. The staff gives me the impression that they truly believe in my book. That adds to the experience.
The staff is helpful and courteous. I am a writer and not a promoter, and they have given me assurance that the promotion efforts will go smoothly.
My release date is two months away as I write this, but I am confident things will go well once the book hits the market. I have been very happy with all the assistance I have been given.
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 11, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience, Dan. We're delighted to hear that you have felt supported throughout your publishing journey and that our team has helped give you confidence in the process. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and are excited for your upcoming book release.
RE
Rein
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A Ghost Writer's Honest Take on Atmosphere Press
Let me start with the most important thing: the team at Atmosphere Press are genuinely good people. Friendly, professional, and skilled — and in the publishing world, that combination is rarer than you'd think.
I came to Atmosphere as a ghost writer. The project was a memoir called The Bright Side of Life, recounting the remarkable life of a man named Dimitri. Because of how personal and unique the book was, I knew a traditional publisher wasn't the right fit — I needed more control over the final product, more say in how Dimitri's story would be told. That's what led me to hybrid publishing, and ultimately, to Atmosphere Press.
I opted for the Essential tier — the lowest of the three payment packages. I'm based in Australia, so the exchange rate with the American dollar was a real consideration. But even at that entry level, I got everything I needed. No corners felt cut.
Byrce, the development editor, was a highlight. He's down-to-earth, honest, and doesn't waste your time with empty praise — which, frankly, is exactly what you want when you're trying to make a manuscript as strong as it can be. His suggestion to rework three sections was spot-on, and the book is better for it. I left every session with him feeling genuinely confident in the writing.
The creative side of things was equally impressive. Ronaldo, Felipe, and their respective teams produced a front cover and book trailer that I'd put up against anything I've seen from traditional publishers — and I've published with traditional publishers. Their turnaround time and communication throughout were remarkable.
Then there's the proofreading team — Chris and BE. I'll be honest: I envy their skill. Their attention to detail is the kind that makes you quietly embarrassed about the things you missed. If I had to single out one area where Atmosphere Press truly excels above everything else, it would be this team.
The interior design and layout crew deserve a mention too. They handled the manuscript beautifully, and I loved what they did with the final look of the book. Highly skilled, full stop.
Elana, the distribution manager, kept everything moving efficiently right through to the end. The proof copy arrived at my Sydney address quickly and without any fuss — exactly what you want at that stage of the process.
A few practical notes for anyone considering Atmosphere Press: they do offer a solid suite of marketing and publicity options, including social media support. I haven't used these myself — the price range sits outside my current budget — but they're there if you have the funds, and I have no doubt they'd be worth it. For this project, Dimitri and I have taken on most of the marketing ourselves, and that's been fine.
Kyle, Alex, and Tabinda also kept the whole timeline running smoothly behind the scenes, handling regular communication and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks.
Overall? It was a wonderful experience. The Bright Side of Life came out exactly as I'd hoped — a polished, professional memoir that does justice to Dimitri's incredible story. If you're weighing up hybrid publishing and have the budget for one of their packages, I'd recommend submitting your manuscript to Atmosphere Press without hesitation. You'll be in good hands.
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 2, 2026
Rein, thank you for your thoughtful review and for trusting Atmosphere Press with your book. We’re glad the Essential tier met your needs and that you had a positive experience across editing, design, proofreading, and distribution.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Chris, Ronaldo, Felipe, BE, Elana, and the rest of the team. It’s especially meaningful to hear that the collaboration helped strengthen the manuscript and deliver a polished final book.
We appreciate your recommendation and are honored to have supported you in bringing Dimitri’s story to life.
TD
Tim D.
Great Company for Delivering an Author's Creative Vision
With the approach of the release of my first book, I can honestly say that working with Atmosphere Press has been both a pure delight and the security blanket I needed to transform my raw scribblings into a great finished product. Their professional team has so many good people to successfully lead you through the processes of developmental editing, proofreading, interior layout, exterior cover design, as well as audio and promotional services. All the proofreaders and interior design team were excellent. From the very beginning of that process, Chris Beale was so knowledgable about cultural details that he corrected my memories as to the proper cigarette pack name in a 1960s commercial or a mistake I’d made in the year a movie came out. He is a master in grammatical, cultural and structural details. And it meant a lot to me when he said that he enjoyed working through my document. Ronaldo Alves and Kevin Stone produced a great book cover that both realized my vision and is current with today’s market. Thank you to all the folks at Atmosphere Press!
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 2, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting Atmosphere Press with your first book, Tim. We’re delighted to hear that the process felt both supportive and professionally guided as you brought your manuscript to completion.
It’s especially rewarding to know that our editorial, design, proofreading, and production teams helped transform your work into a finished product you’re proud of. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Chris Beale, Ronaldo Alves, Kevin Stone, and the rest of the team involved.
We appreciate your recognition of the care and detail that went into every stage of the process, and we’re honored to have played a role in helping you prepare your book for release.
SW
Svetana W.
It was great working with Ronaldo and…
It was great working with Ronaldo and the others from Atmosphere Press; personal approach to the task of creating the most appealing book cover from visual, content and even symbolic point of view. Many questions and answers were exchanged before the idea of what is the most important message of the novel was agreed upon. I am very happy with the cover of my book 'Love and Revenge', because, contrary to the saying 'Don't judge a book by it's cover', this is what happens all the time.
Response from Atmosphere PressJun 1, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Svetana. We’re glad the collaborative process helped bring the essence of your book to life in a cover you’re happy with. It was a pleasure working with you and exploring the themes of your story together. We appreciate your trust in Atmosphere Press and wish you continued success with your book!
OM
Omoluwabi
A place to make dream of Authoring a…
A place to make dream of Authoring a reality. Turns vision into outcome with great people like Asata and Renaldo. A great team and process.
Response from Atmosphere PressMay 29, 2026
Thank you, Omoluwabi, for your kind words! Our team is truly passionate about what they do, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize Asata and Renaldo directly.