Publish With Us
At Crypsis Press and Ectasis Books, we don't just publish books—we curate distinct aesthetic worlds. Join our publishing collective and retain 100% of your creative rights and royalties while benefiting from professional imprint branding, ISBN distribution, and community support.
We function as a collective publishing hub. While we provide the professional weight of an established imprint, we are not an "open-door" service. To maintain brand value for all our members, we curate submissions across two distinct lines based on genre and tone.
Our Imprints
To maintain distinct visual and thematic brand integrity, we curate our publication catalog across two dedicated lines.
Publishing the Unseen
Focused on stories where science, ecology, and psychological terror converge. We look for technical rigor, complex mystery, and elements of camouflage—the unseen and overlooked forces lurking just beyond perception.
Key Genres & Themes:
- Biological & Hard Science Fiction
- Folk & Psychological Horror
- Technical & Locked-Room Mysteries
Stretching the Limits of Fiction
Our inclusive imprint for all fiction outside of dark speculative themes. Whether you write contemporary drama, literary fiction, historical narratives, or general storytelling, Ectasis Books provides a dedicated home for your manuscript.
Key Genres & Themes:
- General & Contemporary Fiction
- Literary Fiction & Drama
- Historical Fiction & Retellings
- Upmarket & Commercial Fiction
Call for Manuscripts
Speculative & Sci-Fi
Near-future technology, ecological thrillers, cosmic mystery, and high-concept fiction.
Horror & Mystery
Psychological tension, folk dread, non-linear puzzles, and intricate murder mysteries.
Literary & General Fiction
Character-driven narratives, distinctive literary voices, expressive drama, and retellings.
What We Are Not Looking For
- Nonfiction or academic texts
- Overly political stories
- Unfinished drafts or unedited manuscripts
How to Join the Collective
Editorial Review
Submit your work for a fit-check. We review all submissions to evaluate creative alignment and preserve brand value across both imprints.
Onboarding
If accepted, a transparent, flat collective fee covers your professional ISBN, imprint registration, distribution setup, and consulting session.
The Collective Advantage
| Feature | Traditional | Solo Self-Publishing | Collective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Control | Publisher decides | Total control | Total control + expert guidance |
| Rights | Sign away rights | Keep 100% rights | Keep 100% rights |
| Royalties | 8% to 15% | 100% (minus platform) | 100% (minus platform) |
| Cost Structure | $0 upfront (high royalty cost) | Variable / High piecemeal | Transparent flat fee |
| Branding | High prestige | Can feel amateur | Curated imprint credibility |
Ready to Share Your Story?
Submit your manuscript today for editorial review across our Crypsis Press and Ectasis Books imprints.
Submit Your Manuscript