Become an author

Your book. No detours. With minimal effort on your side.

Orbita Media is the publisher for creators, actors, musicians, experts and everyone with a story to tell. You don't have to be a writer: you deliver your content the way that suits you – written, dictated or in conversation. We turn it into the bestseller, from concept to marketing.

Royalties from copy 1 · Full creative control · No finished manuscript required

Two women reading books
Your benefits

Maximum impact. Minimal time investment.

A book is the strongest statement of your career – and with us it costs you neither money nor your calendar. We invest, you tell your story.

Minimal time investment

You deliver content the way that suits you: written yourself, as notes, voice messages or in conversation – whenever it suits you, asynchronously. Your writing mentor turns it into a manuscript that sounds like you.

Royalties from copy 1

A fair share of every edition – print, e-book and audiobook, well above the industry average. Long-term passive income included. We clarify the details in the first call.

Full creative control

Content, title, cover, book description: it's your passion project and your name – you keep the final say on everything.

Marketing that never stops

Permanently paid campaigns on Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and Google – plus press, giveaways and affiliate programs. We don't switch off after the launch.

All formats, all channels

Paperback or hardcover, e-book and audiobook with professional narrators – available on all platforms and orderable in every bookstore in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Growth beyond the book

Expert status, media requests, new customers for your offers – and we think ahead: book series, translations, screen adaptations, follow-up products.

The difference

Orbita Media compared

Traditional publisher, self-publishing or us? The differences that matter to you.

Orbita Media Traditional publisher Self-publishing
Royalties from copy 1every edition, above industry average lowerusually tiered higherbut all costs on you
Cost to you 0 €we cover all costs 0 €but very selective several thousand €everything to pay yourself
Personal writing support
Permanently paid marketing Amazon, Meta, TikTok & more usually ends after the launch pay yourself
Time to publication a few months 16-32 months varieseverything on your own
Sold in all bookstores online and offline
Your time investment a few hoursasynchronous via WhatsApp highmanuscript required very high
The process

The road to the bestseller

Six steps, a few months – and your time investment stays at a few hours, asynchronous and flexible.

Book concept

We proactively develop your book concept – tailored to you, your community and the market.

Writing support

Via WhatsApp you deliver texts, notes or voice messages – we turn them into your book.

Packaging & content

Title, cover and book description are perfected; editing and layout make your book print-ready.

Pre-order phase

Your reach counts: many pre-orders increase the potential for a SPIEGEL bestseller.

Book launch

The wholesalers order your book – hundreds of bookstores online and offline get stocked.

Never-ending marketing & more

Paid ads keep running permanently. After that: translations, screen adaptations, follow-up products.

The formats

One work, three stages

Your book appears wherever your community is – in print, digitally and as a voice in their ears.

Paperback & hardcover

High-quality printing, modern typesetting and cover design that stands out on the shelf – delivered to hundreds of bookstores.

E-book

Available on all major platforms – from Amazon Kindle to Thalia Tolino. Your knowledge, readable anytime and anywhere.

Audiobook

Professional narrators give your work a voice that gets heard – or you record it yourself with the right equipment.

Think bigger

More than just a book

Your book opens doors and creates synergies – we think with you beyond the first edition.

  • Expert status & media requestsa book makes you the sought-after voice of your topic, for press, podcasts and TV.
  • Win new customersyour book leads readers to your offers and services.
  • Passive incomeevery copy sold pays into your account long-term.
  • Community loyaltyyou give your followers real value far beyond social media.
  • Translations, screen adaptations, follow-up productsinternational editions, book series, adaptations: the possibilities are limitless.
Voices

Authors on working with us

Real voices from real book projects – this is what publishing with Orbita Media feels like.

Tatjana Deglau
"Orbita Media is making my dream of a cat book come true – with professional guidance, respectful inclusion of my ideas, and implementation just as I envisioned."
Tatjana DeglauSPIEGEL bestselling author "Apollo & Cosmo" · 925k followers
Sevda Çelik
"A big thank you to the publishing team – your support and expertise made my cookbook possible! Looking forward to more great projects together!"
Sevda ÇelikCookbook author · 2.2M followers
Sylvie Helen Branig
"I was not only supported with exceptional professionalism and guidance at all times, but also encountered a team full of openness, understanding, and warmth."
Sylvie Helen BranigAuthor
Katrin Pfeiffer
"From the first idea to my completed baking book, I was always well-advised. I can highly recommend Orbita Media to anyone looking for a dedicated partner for their project."
Katrin PfeifferAuthor "Kate's Style"
Lisa Reyes
"They let me do my thing, but are always there when I need them. I feel super supported while still being able to do things my way."
Lisa ReyesAuthor · 358k followers
Aysel Gökbas
"My deepest thanks go to Orbita Media! Their knowledge and support were invaluable for my first book. I'm excited for more projects with this professional publisher!"
Aysel GökbasAuthor
For management & agencies

The facts for management

You are assessing whether a book project makes sense for your clients? Here are the facts in plain language – and an info package to forward.

Fair royalties from the very first copy sold
  • A share of every edition: print, e-book and audiobook – conditions well above the industry average, details in the first call
  • Zero cost and zero risk – we invest in every project
  • Full creative control over content, title and cover
  • Time investment: a few hours in total, asynchronous and flexible
  • Publication within months instead of years
  • Distribution into every bookstore plus permanent performance marketing

References from our catalogue: Gregor Gysi, Fler, Jörg Sprave, Kalle Pohl, Vanessa Blumhagen as well as creators with communities of up to 2.2 million followers.

We respond to inquiries within 48 hours – with an honest assessment of whether and how a book project will work.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions from authors

A few hours in total – asynchronous and whenever it suits you. You deliver texts, notes or voice messages via WhatsApp; your writing mentor turns them into the manuscript. We take care of everything else.

You earn from the very first copy sold – for every edition of your book (print, e-book, audiobook) and well above the industry average. We discuss the exact conditions transparently in the first call.

A loyal community on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok helps – but it's about more than numbers. We also publish works by artists, actors and business personalities with compelling topics.

No. Our writing mentors give you structure and creative impulses. If you prefer talking over writing, we turn your words into captivating book content.

We invest in book projects we believe in: editing, cover, typesetting, printing, distribution and marketing are entirely on us. There are no costs for you.

Much faster than with traditional publishers: usually just a few months from signing to publication. You would rather take it slower? With us you have complete freedom.

Your journey starts here

Tell us about your book idea.

Send us a few lines about yourself, your topic and your community – we respond within 48 hours with an honest assessment.

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