Featured Authors
Thoughtful spotlights on independent authors and the work behind their books.
FEATURES IN DEVELOPMENTAUTHOR RISE
Author Rise / Community
The Author Rise Community
Independent doesn’t have to mean alone.
Meet other independent voices, share what you’re building, learn through conversation, and find new ways to bring your work to readers.
Explore Existing Community ↗Write
Connect
Rise
Connection without losing independence.
Your work and creative direction stay yours. Author Rise is building the space around authors: visibility, learning, conversation, and collaboration.
Meet the community
Stories worth sharing.
These editorial spaces will be filled with real authors and releases as features are reviewed and approved.
Author Profiles
A place to introduce the people, ideas, and journeys behind independent books.
PROFILES IN DEVELOPMENTInterviews & Podcasts
Author conversations, podcast features, and the lessons learned along the way.
EDITORIAL PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENTNew Releases
Celebrate books as they reach readers, with discovery through The Positive Pen where appropriate.
RELEASE FEATURES IN DEVELOPMENTExisting community content
Start with the conversations.
Published pages already describe collaboration and ways for authors to be considered for features.
Community & collaboration
Creators helping creators rise.
Read the current overview of networking, beta readers, launch teams, discussions, events, and collaborative promotion.
Explore existing community page →Existing published overview pageAuthor visibility
Share your work for consideration.
The Positive Pen currently welcomes books, Substack writing, and author profiles for possible features and podcast opportunities.
Read submission information →Ways to take part
More ways to grow together.
Programs below are planned areas of the Author Rise community. Dates, eligibility, and participation will be announced when available.
Collaborations
Connect on interviews, cross-promotion, beta reading, and launch support.
Book Clubs
Bring authors and readers into thoughtful conversations about books.
Events
Gather around new releases, creative work, and author milestones.
Educational Sessions
Learn practical publishing and marketing skills from experienced voices.
Member Opportunities
Discover calls for features, collaborations, and future member programs.
Author Conversations
Make room for honest stories about the work and life of an author.
Two connected brands
Author Rise for authors.
The Positive Pen for readers.
New releases and featured books may lead readers to The Positive Pen Library. Community remains a place for connection and opportunity.
Rise together, on your own terms.
The community will grow through real authors, shared opportunities, and conversations worth having.