Fountain & Key PressFountain & Key PressIndependent Publisher · Cambridge, MA

Publish with us

Two ways to become an F&K author.

Bring us a finished manuscript, or write your next one inside Author.OS. Either path leads to the same selective editorial review — and the same full-service publishing behind it.

Submit a finished manuscript

Already written? Send us your manuscript or proposal. A real editor reads every submission and responds with an honest assessment.

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Write it with Author.OS

Haven't written it yet? Author.OS, our AI-assisted studio, takes you from idea to finished draft — then straight into F&K review.

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Full-service publishing

What every accepted title includes

One team, from manuscript to marketplace.

Editorial review & editing

Developmental and line editing from working editors — structure, voice, and clarity.

Cover & interior design

Original cover concepts and professional interior typesetting, print-ready.

ISBN & metadata

ISBN assignment plus optimized title, description, categories, and keywords.

Worldwide distribution

Print-on-demand and availability through major retailers, worldwide.

Bookstore & author page

A home in the F&K online bookstore and your own author page.

Launch & royalties

A launch plan and clear royalty reporting — you see exactly how the book sells.

How it works

From submission to shelf

01

Submit

Send your manuscript, sample, or Author.OS draft with a short note about the book.

02

Editorial review

We assess originality, craft, market fit, and quality — and reply with a clear decision.

03

Production

On acceptance: editing, cover, typesetting, ISBN, and a per-title agreement.

04

Publish & launch

Your book goes live in the bookstore and into worldwide distribution.

Questions & answers

Have any questions? Find answers here.

What are my options?

We offer full-service publishing packages including editorial review, professional cover design, interior formatting, ISBN assignment, and worldwide distribution through print-on-demand and major retailers.

Can I switch to a different plan?

Absolutely. We work with each author individually and can adjust services as your project evolves. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Do you offer a non-disclosure agreement?

Yes. We take author confidentiality seriously and are happy to sign an NDA before reviewing any manuscript material.

Do you issue refunds?

We offer a satisfaction guarantee on our editorial services. If you're not happy with the quality of work delivered, we will revise it at no additional charge.

Are there long-term contracts?

No. Our publishing agreements are per-title with transparent terms, and you retain full rights to your work.

How does Author.OS fit in?

Author.OS is our AI-assisted writing studio. You can draft a book there and submit it into the very same editorial review — acceptance is never automatic.

Ready to submit?

Tell us about your book. Every submission is read by an editor.