A Different Kind of Publisher for Serious Authors
We partner with a select group of authors each year—investing alongside them to publish books professionally and build long-term success.
50/50 INVESTMENT
We invest 50% in every book we publish.
Selective Acquisitions
We carefully review every submission. Not all are accepted.
30–40 titles annually
We publish a list of high-quality fiction and nonfiction.
50/50 Revenue Share
We share revenues from all rights 50/50 with authors.
Not Self-Publishing. Not Vanity Publishing.
A True Publishing Partnership.
Most authors today face two imperfect choices:
Traditional Publishing
- Highly selective
- Slow process
- Uncertain outcome
Self-Publishing
- Fast
- All on your shoulders
- You carry all the risk
Calumet Editions was built to offer a third path:
Calumet Partnership
Selective
Shared investment
Shared risk
Shared reward
Professional publishing support
We succeed only when your book succeeds.
How Our Publishing Model Works
A clear, step-by-step path from manuscript review to publication and shared revenue.
We accept a limited number of titles each year. Not all submissions are approved.
We develop a full budget covering editing, design, production and distribution.
The author contributes 50%.
Calumet contributes 50% (cash + services).
We manage production, distribution and long-term rights development.
Across print, digital, audiobook and subsidiary rights.
Why We Acquire Publishing Rights
Like a traditional publisher, we acquire full publishing rights, including print and digital, audiobooks, foreign rights, and film and adaptation rights.
We do this for one reason: to actively develop and monetize your book across formats and markets.
Because we invest in your book, we are incentivized to expand its reach—not just publish it.
Who We Work With
Serious authors who fit our business model.
A Strong Fit
- Serious about publishing professionally
- Willing to invest in their work
- Looking for a long-term publishing partner
- Writing for a defined audience
We Publish
- Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
- Narrative, literary, historical, and idea-driven work
We Do Not Publish
- Textbooks
- Children’s books
- Partisan screeds
A Proven Publishing Model
Among the earliest hybrid publishers in the U.S.
Decades of publishing experience
30–40 books published annually
Strong author retention for subsequent titles
What Our Authors Say
Common Questions from Authors
No. We invest alongside you and share revenue. We do not operate on a pay-to-publish model.
Because it aligns incentives. Both parties are committed to the book’s success.
We publish a limited number of titles each year and evaluate each submission carefully.
Yes, using a structured publishing and marketing framework. Success is a shared effort.
Start your Application with Calumet Editions
You may submit a full or partial manuscript or a book proposal. Don’t let the pursuit of perfection delay your submission. We review manuscripts for potential, not perfection. If your manuscript accurately reflects your book, it’s ready for us to evaluate.
