Bold Books.
Better Publishing.

Disruption Books is a publisher of nonfiction books in all formats. We believe that a brilliant idea can change the world. But first, it has to change minds. We help bold thinkers do both. 

We publish important ideas from people who want to start conversations, shift perspectives, and influence outcomes. Our authors are leading CEOs, visionary philanthropists, cultural icons, and officials at the highest levels of government. People who challenge the way we think, work, and live. People with something to say.

We designed a publishing company with these authors specifically in mind. Our approach is a little different from traditional publishers—and that’s just the way we like it.

Our Promise
to Authors

Disruption Books provides several benefits for authors and their organizations.

  1. We offer our authors full editorial control.
    We will make recommendations about the most strategic and marketable way to structure a book, and define its tone and content, but we will ultimately defer to our authors on the direction the book takes.
  2. We guarantee publication.
    That means Disruption authors don’t need to hire an agent or spend hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars to write a book proposal that might not result in a satisfactory publishing deal.
  3. We guarantee a publication date.
    We work together with our authors to balance the demands of the greater publishing industry sales cycle with author-driven opportunity.
  4. We offer a much higher share of the profits on sales.
    Disruption Books authors receive 70 percent of all net sales from their books. Traditional publishers typically offer authors only 5 to 10 percent.
  5. Disruption Books authors retain all rights to their work.
    The copyright, right to distribute, and the content—both graphics and text—belong to the author.

Our Business Model

Disruption Books is a hybrid publisher. This means that we provide publishing services and market access that meet high industry standards, on par with what one might find at a traditional publisher, such as the “Big Four” houses.

But, rather than receiving an advance on their earnings and only a small share of the royalties from book sales, our authors invest in their publishing projects. In return they receive key benefits from our program, including but going beyond a larger share of the royalties.

Our motto is Bold Books. Better Publishing. And it perfectly describes our approach to the author-publisher partnership. We bring the expertise. Our authors provide the vision. Together we turn big ideas into beautiful, powerful books.

Whether you have a simple outline or just put the final touches on your manuscript, we are ready to guide your vision to publication day. We are both sounding boards and advocates for our authors, providing one-on-one support at every stage of the process. By partnering with Disruption, you gain access to not only our team but also our wider network of editorial and design experts to ensure your book is competitive in the market. And you’ll be in good company with our list of thought leaders from all disciplines. Our titles have won awards for both content and design—peruse our catalog to get an idea of how beautiful our books are.

Our book development services include:

  • Editing at all stages, from the big picture to final touches
  • Cover design and layout from our expert book designers
  • Indexing and fact-checking
  • Illustrations and photography
  • Audio book and ebook production
  • Copyright and Library of Congress registration
  • Opportunity for partnerships with writing coaches or ghostwriters

Not every idea is aimed at the global market. If you have a book project meant just for your business, team, or inner circle, let us help you bring your message to the people who need it most. Our custom publishing projects range from handbooks to photo books and full-length projects produced to the same standards of excellence as our trade books. We will work with you or your team to ensure the final product reflects your unique needs. 

Our custom publishing services include:

  • Regular check-ins with the Disruption team
  • Editing at all stages, from the big picture to final touches
  • Cover design and layout from our expert designers
  • Hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audio formats
  • Custom storage and fulfillment services
  • Opportunity for partnerships with writing coaches or ghostwriters

Disruption Books is distributed by Independent Publishers Group (IPG), guaranteeing that our titles are available wherever books are sold in the US and around the world. IPG’s full-time sales force sells into all channels, from your local independent bookstore and library to museums, big box stores, and Amazon. They warehouse, fulfill, and ship our books from their distribution center, and broker ebook and audiobook files to vendors. 

The Disruption team works closely with IPG to ensure that the sales team is well-equipped to position our books most effectively in all markets. Each fall, winter, and spring, our marketing and editorial staff present our upcoming titles at IPG’s sales conference. These presentations kick off the promotion phase for our books, and give us the opportunity to speak directly to the sales reps who present to book buyers across the world. It’s a key opportunity to position our books in the market, showcase our authors’ unique perspectives, and collect feedback from industry experts. 

Via Disruption’s partnership with IPG, our books are available to:

  • National retails accounts such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Hudson News
  • Mass merchandisers such as Costco and Sam’s Club
  • Independent bookstores
  • School, academic, and public libraries
  • Museum and specialty stores 
  • International markets via distributors in Canada, the UK, Europe, and beyond

When your book is ready, we want it to find the right readers. We work with our authors to develop a custom marketing strategy for each book based on its intended audience and unique merits. Before publication, we focus on marketing to the trade—including wholesalers, bookstores, national chains, and libraries. After publication, our marketing focus shifts to consumers. We use data-driven tools to increase your book’s discoverability online, and events, book talks, email and social media outreach, and partnerships with outlets like Politico, Mother Jones, The Nation, and Bloomberg help to bring your book to the public.

A typical marketing campaign with Disruption Books may include:

  • Exposure to the book trade via advertising, trade shows, advance copies, and reviews
  • Advertising in relevant consumer publications
  • A digital launch strategy that includes Amazon optimization and social media graphics
  • Event coordination and on-site sales support
  • Author platform development (website help, social media management, email outreach)
  • Ongoing support, consulting, and opportunities to raise awareness about your book in the market

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