Get your book out of your head and into the hands of readers
Sonder House Press is the partner for every stage of the book publishing process. Get the best of traditional publishing while keeping creative control and higher royalties.
85+
Books published
10+
Years of publishing experience
100%
Author rights retained
Our success comes from the
value we create, not the rights we take.
Fast & Efficient
From manuscript to published book, we keep things moving without sacrificing quality.
True Partnership
We work alongside you as collaborators, not gatekeepers. Your voice, your vision, our expertise.
Top-Tier Quality
Professional editing, stunning design, and distribution that rivals traditional publishers.
Author First Always
Higher royalties, you keep your rights, and transparent pricing. Your success is our success.
We believe in publishing great work. Here are a few key projects set to launch next quarter
Divided Thoughts
by Dr. Marcus Ellington
An exploration of how the human mind forms, splits, and interprets thought.
The Love Bomber
by Anna Reed
A deep look at emotional intensity, manipulation, and how affection can be misused.
Stewardship
by Lauren Mitchell
A personal account of leadership, service, and the responsibility of public trust.
Everything you need to become published
Professional publishing services tailored to your book and budget. No hidden fees, no surprises, just a clear path to your published book.
Manuscript & Strategy
We conduct a comprehensive review of your manuscript, goals, and intended audience to establish a clear, realistic, and strategically sound path to publication.
Editing & Story Shaping
We refine your manuscript through developmental, structural, and line editing to strengthen clarity, narrative flow, and overall storytelling quality.
Cover & Interior Design
We design professional, market-ready covers and interior layouts that align with your genre, audience expectations, and current industry standards.
Audiobook Production
Professional audiobook production services, transforming published works into high-quality audio experiences that extend reach across listening platforms.
Funding & Launch Support
We guide your book launch through strategic planning, campaign development, and execution designed to build early momentum and sustained visibility.
Global Distribution
We prepare and distribute your book in print, eBook, and audiobook formats across major global retailers and distribution platforms.
It only matters if authors find meaning in the experience
Because the real value of this journey is defined by the people who choose to take it with us.
Working with Sonder House Press felt less like hiring a service and more like entering a true partnership. Every decision was intentional, every step explained, and I always felt respected as the author. The process gave my book clarity, confidence, and a path forward I didn’t see on my own. The experience exceeded expectations.
Jordan Ellis
Author of What We Carry Forward
I came in with a finished manuscript and left with a real understanding of what it means to launch a book with purpose. The team pushed me when I needed it, supported me when I hesitated, and never treated the work like a transaction. It was an experience that honored both the story and the person behind it.
Marissa Cole
Author of Between Silence and Sound
This experience reframed how I think about publishing entirely. This was something I waited years to do, and after I had the consultation, things happened in rapid fashion. Sonder House Press helped me understand why it mattered and how to stand behind it with confidence. That alone made the journey worth it.
Daniel Rivera
Author of Learning to Name the Storm
Pathways that make funding achievable. Even if that means paying for it ourselves.
As part of our Accelerated Funding Program, Sonder House Press makes a $1,000 lead pledge to every approved project to help initiate momentum and demonstrate early belief in the work. This pledge is structured as a foundational contribution that launches the campaign, signals credibility to early supporters, and helps overcome the most difficult phase of fundraising, getting started. By committing our own capital at the outset, we align ourselves with the project’s success, share in the risk, and actively participate in creating the early traction that increases the likelihood of a fully funded campaign.
Ready to take your book
from idea to published?
Whether you're just starting your manuscript, interested in the funding program, or have a polished draft ready, we'd love to hear from you. Every great book starts with a conversation!