How long does it take from signed contract to a live book?
The Imprint typically takes 4–6 weeks from approved manuscript to live listing. The Edition takes 8–12 weeks because of deeper editorial work and retail onboarding. The Anthology runs 12–16 weeks plus the 90-day post-launch window. Rush schedules available on request.
Do I retain all rights and royalties to my book?
Yes. You keep 100% of your rights and 100% of the royalties paid out by Amazon, Apple, Ingram, and every other retailer. We are a service, not an acquiring publisher. We never take a cut of your book sales.
What if my manuscript needs heavy editing?
On the consult call we read a sample and scope the editorial depth you need. Light manuscripts fit The Imprint. Structural work is what The Edition is built for. Manuscripts needing a full developmental and line edit belong in The Anthology. We'll tell you honestly.
Do you publish fiction as well as nonfiction?
Yes — literary fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, essays, and business/leadership books are our core. Poetry and short-form collections are accepted case-by-case.
What are the press wire outlets? Which ones are guaranteed?
Our syndication network distributes to 200+ outlets on The Imprint and 400+ on The Edition and above, including major regional newswires, Yahoo News, AP affiliate networks, and business news syndicates. The Anthology includes guaranteed premium-tier placements. Specific outlet lists are shared under NDA during the consult.
Can I bring my own cover designer, editor, or illustrator?
Absolutely. If you already have a trusted collaborator, we adjust the package scope and deduct that line item from the total. Our team handles whatever you don't bring.
Will my book be listed in the Anthropic Press catalog?
Catalog inclusion — homepage feature and newsletter spotlight — is part of The Anthology. For the other tiers your book is published under your own imprint or the Anthropic Press imprint at your choice, but isn't featured in our curated catalog.
Is there a guarantee?
We guarantee delivery of every deliverable in your package: editorial passes, formatted files, live Amazon listing, press release distribution, and retailer submissions. We cannot guarantee a specific sales number, review count, or media pickup — any publisher promising that is lying to you.