Publish with Rise Books
Rise Books is a hybrid publisher like no other. Starting with our 2026 titles, Rise Books will publish works of fiction and non-fiction in a generous hybrid share, offering high-quality production and printing services, in-house marketing and publicity, subsidiary rights representation and support, and national sales and distribution through Simon & Schuster to provide a prestige publishing experience in a hybrid package.
Your voice is a tool to build the world you dream of. Your story is a vehicle of change.
“Working with Rise Literary has been a game changer. They know the business and they know how to bring life-changing books to life. Rise is what authors need.”
— Aycee Brown, author of Embody the Magic (HarperOne)
Publish with Rise
BESTSELLING EDITORS
Rise Literary works with bestselling editors and writers, such as Kristen McGuiness and Gina Frangello, to help our writers craft and draft their best works.
SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS
Rise Literary provides full subrights support, including audiobook production and distribution, foreign rights support, and film/TV development.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Kristen McGuiness, President of Rise Literary, was the lead organizer for TEDxOjai, and is now launching RiseLive, a unique stage for storytellers.
SALES + DISTRIBUTION
Rise Literary is a private distribution client of Simon & Schuster, who work directly with US and Canadian retailers to sell in Rise titles.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Our published books have already earned starred Kirkus reviews, received praise from NYT bestselling authors, and been featured in national media.
EMPOWERED PUBLISHING
We champion our writers like few other publishers, offering them the tools, team, and support they need to become successful and celebrated authors.
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writing + editorial to production timeline
18-24 months out
Create outline and writing plan
Develop content, stories, research, and themes in the book
Write and revise book from first to polished draft
Bi-weekly calls with coach for prompts and feedback
9-12 months out
Deliver book to production
Submit manuscript for advanced praise
Present title to Simon & Schuster
Share manuscript with subrights representation - audiobook, foreign rights, TV & film, and digital assets
PR + marketing to publication timeline
6-9 months out
Create book launch plan
Launch pre-sales
Begin monthly meetings with Director of Publicity + Marketing
Arrival of advanced readers copies for PR initiative
12-18 months out
Assign editor
Begin book jacket design
Finish and include all research and permissions for book
Begin to utilize content across platforms
First marketing meeting to develop PR plan
3 months to book release
Ongoing publicity and marketing support
Continued communication with Simon & Schuster on sales and reprints
Subsidiary rights support and development
Advertising across Amazon, social media, and other retailers
3-6 months out
Organize virtual and live book tours
Schedule all online and traditional media
Pitch media outlets first-person pieces on book topics
Work directly with Smith PR on media
Coordinate Rise Readers team
“Working with Rise Literary has been a game changer. They know the business and they know how to bring life-changing books to life. Rise is what authors need.”
— Aycee Brown, author of Embody the Magic (HarperOne)
publicity plan
traditional print media
Local newspapers
National newspapers
Magazine
Literary Magazine
Book review & culture outlets
broadcasts & podcasts
Local & national NPR
Local & national radio stations
Literary podcasts + podcasts associated with book themes and author interests
social media
Bookstagram
Instagram book clubs
Tiktok reviewers
Tiktok bookfluencers
Substack book blogs
Substack book clubs
online outlets
Major review outlets
Book review + book culture sites
Online literary magazines
Newsletters/Substack
organizations & Institutions
Colleges+ Universities
Writing programs
Museum programs
PTA orgs
Literary orgs
Women-led initiatives
live & virtual events
Fall + winter literary festivals
Summar & fall writing workshops
Launches & readings
Q&A + interviews
Conference speaking
Bookstores + book clubs
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CREATE YOUR
Path to Publishing
Wondering if publishing with Rise Literary is the right for you?
Book a consultation with us today.
“Rise Literary does more than just coach you through your book, they help you to figure out how your words can impact the world.”
— Leon Logothetis, author of Kindness Diaries and Go Be Brave (BenBella Books)