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Why Authors First Publishing?

Authors Always Come First.

Our name reflects our philosophy. Every decision, strategy, and service we provide is designed around one goal: helping authors achieve success while maintaining creative ownership of their work.

We combine industry expertise with innovative publishing solutions to simplify the publishing process and provide clear guidance at every step. Whether you need comprehensive publishing support or targeted services to strengthen your book's market presence, AFP delivers personalized solutions tailored to your goals.

We don't just publish books—we help build author careers, connect stories with readers, and create opportunities for long-term success.

Our Commitment

From manuscript to marketplace, we're here to support your journey, celebrate your achievements, and help your work reach the audience it deserves. Together, we'll transform your vision into a book you're proud to share with the world.

Our Mission

To empower authors through professional publishing solutions that are transparent, accessible, and results-driven, enabling every writer to publish with confidence and achieve meaningful success.

Our Vision

To become a trusted global publishing partner where authors are empowered to create, publish, and grow their brands while maintaining control, ownership, and pride in their work.

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Why authors choose us

Built on principles
that protect the writer.

01

100% Copyright Ownership

Total legal custody of your work is retained by you, the creator. Always.

02

100% Royalties Retained

Keep all revenue generated from your sales pipeline. Zero agency deductions.

03

Dedicated Project Managers

A single-point human contact guiding you from manuscript to market.

04

Global Distribution

Access 45,000+ points of trade across established international networks.

05

Professional Standards

Traditional elite polish backed by the agility of modern publishing.

06

Author-First Philosophy

Every strategic asset is engineered solely around your growth as a writer.

Ecosystem infrastructure

Visibility engineered
at industrial scale.

Omnichannel Distribution

Your title is placed across 45,000+ platforms, ensuring accessibility to booksellers, retailers, and wholesalers worldwide.

National Billboard Network

We manage over 2,600 digital and static locations across the U.S. to place your brand in high-traffic corridors.

Mass Media Integration

Our press release distribution reaches over 30,000 channels and newspaper outlets.

Targeted Outreach Matrix

100,000+
Subscribers

Dedicated eBlasts with a 39% average open rate.

4 Million
Emails Sent

Quarterly campaigns through independent bookstores.

280,000+
Registered Members

Verified librarians and global booksellers tracked.

Wholesale & industry distribution

A network that reaches
the entire trade.

AFP maintains professional relationships with a range of established wholesalers, distributors, and fulfillment providers serving bookstores, libraries, specialty retailers, and international markets. These organizations operate independently and represent a broad cross section of the trade.

Ingram Content Group
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services
Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Publishers Group West
Greenleaf Book Group
Consortium Book Sales
Cardinal Publishers
Casemate Group
Asterism Books
Open Road Distribution
Faire
DeVorss & Company
New Leaf Distributing
Ingram Content Group
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services
Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Publishers Group West
Greenleaf Book Group
Consortium Book Sales
Cardinal Publishers
Casemate Group
Asterism Books
Open Road Distribution
Faire
DeVorss & Company
New Leaf Distributing
SCB Distributors
Small Press United
Amherst Media
BCH Fulfillment
Book Wholesalers Inc.
BookExpress
Bulk Books
Cromland
The Cookbook Marketplace
Hervey's Booklink
Itasca Book Distribution
John Marshall Media
LibraryWorks
SCB Distributors
Small Press United
Amherst Media
BCH Fulfillment
Book Wholesalers Inc.
BookExpress
Bulk Books
Cromland
The Cookbook Marketplace
Hervey's Booklink
Itasca Book Distribution
John Marshall Media
LibraryWorks

Your story
deserves a partner.

Don't let operational logistics stall your momentum. Let us execute the complex infrastructure, handle your backend logistics, and deploy targeted outreach systems so you can focus entirely on your next masterpiece.

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No obligation. Author-first, always.