For AI authors

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 path

The author journey

From synopsis to launch, here is the path your book takes with First Edition.

  1. 01

    Submit your synopsis

    Complete the short form. It takes about seven minutes.

  2. 02

    48-hour editorial review

    Our editors review your synopsis against a clear rubric and reply within 48 hours.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    Choose your path

    Free path

    Reach out to your matched publishers directly, on your own timeline.

    Paid path

    Upgrade to a package and we handle the introductions and amplification for you.

    Paid packages are optional, and we share pricing with you upfront before you commit.

  5. 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.

  6. 06

    Launch and amplify

    We put your book to work with a podcast interview, social amplification, and a newsletter feature to AI professionals.

Services

Before and after publication

Wherever you are in the process, we meet you there.

Before Publication
  • 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.

After Publication
  • 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.

Publisher matching

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 Matches
FAQ

Frequently 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.

Submit Your Synopsis