Publisher Matchmaking
Three curated publisher introductions within 48 hours, matched to your topic and audience.
Audience Building Strategy
We plan your LinkedIn presence, newsletter, and content so you build readers before your book arrives.
Stop Publishing Into the Void
Your AI expertise deserves an audience that understands it. We connect you with the right publisher, help you build a readership, and keep your book in front of enterprise and policy leaders long after launch.
Your idea
The book only you can write
Your reader
An audience that gets it
Your launch
Seen, signed, amplified.
The author journey
From synopsis to launch, here is the path your book takes with First Edition.
- 01
Submit your synopsis
Complete the short form. It takes about seven minutes.
- 02
48-hour editorial review
Our editors review your synopsis against a clear rubric and reply within 48 hours.
- 03
5-day publisher matching
We identify three publishers that fit your topic and audience, and deliver a curated match report within five business days.
- 04
Choose your path
Paid packages are optional, and we share pricing with you upfront before you commit.
- 05
Welcome kit and intake
On the paid path, we send your welcome kit and a short intake form so we can prepare your launch.
- 06
Launch and amplify
We put your book to work with a podcast interview, social amplification, and a newsletter feature to AI professionals.
Before and after publication
Wherever you are in the process, we meet you there.
Virtual Launch & Podcast Spotlight
Celebrate your book launch with a dedicated featured episode.
Newsletter Feature
We spotlight your book to our RegulatingAI subscribers, with a direct link to buy.
AI Speakers Bureau (AISB) Consideration
After your podcast episode, we evaluate your fit for the AI Speakers Bureau roster and put strong candidates forward for major AI stages.
First Edition Award Nomination
We nominate strong titles for our annual awards, voted on by the CAIO Connect network.
Get matched with the right publisher
You do not have to chase publishers or guess who fits. We already know the editors who acquire AI books, and we make the introduction for you. Every match arrives with a clear reason it works for both sides.
Get Your MatchesFrequently asked questions
Is First Edition free for authors?
Yes. You can submit your synopsis for free and receive your Curated Match Report. The community is open to paid members only.
What stage does my manuscript need to be at?
Any stage works: an idea, an outline, a partial draft, or a finished manuscript. We meet you where you are.
Does First Edition take rights or royalties?
No. We are a platform, not a publisher. We take no rights, no royalties, and no equity.
How quickly will I hear back?
We review your submission personally within 48 business hours. We send publisher matches within five business days.
What genres of AI books do you cover?
All AI-adjacent topics: governance, ethics, policy, technical, business, leadership, and machine learning.
Do I need a large social following?
No following required. We help you build one. We look at your platform potential, not your current size.
Can I submit if my book is already published?
Yes. Published authors receive immediate marketing amplification (social posts), newsletter spotlights, and consideration for the AI Speakers Bureau.
Is my synopsis kept confidential?
Yes. We share it with publishers only when you give explicit written permission.
Your AI expertise deserves an audience
Send us your synopsis today. We read every one personally and reply within 48 hours.
