our philosophy

Storyhouse is the literary studio where legacy books are born.

We focus relentlessly on two things: helping our clients write the book they are most called to write—the one rooted in their expertise, lived experience, and hard-won wisdom—and finding the urgent cultural nerve that book touches.

Because legacy books are born when a powerful truth meets a timely conversation.

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“Amber offers the boldest invitation of all: to be your truest self and pursue the calling that is yours and yours alone."
- Steven Pressfield, New York Times bestselling author of The War of Art
"Amber helped me shape a clear, compelling book proposal that led to a deal with Hachette and a debut book now slated to be published in 15 languages."
- Dr. Erin Kinney, author of The Cortisol Cure
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"Connecting with Amber changed my life, and led to both a major book deal and New York Times bestselling book."
- Colin O'Brady, peak performance expert & New York Times bestselling author of The Impossible First
OFFERINGS

Where are you on your author journey?

I need help clarifying my big idea.

There’s a message burning inside of you—one you know has the potential to impact lives & shape culture. But you haven’t quite found the hook or cultural frame that makes people stop, listen, and say, “I’ve never thought about it that way before.”

Let’s find it and build real traction around it, so by the time you’re ready for a book, people are already asking for it.

I want to get a book deal.

You’ve put in the work and you're ready to get a book deal.

You have the expertise, the lived experience & a message people are already responding to. You’ve built an engaged audience that trusts you, and now you’re ready to turn your life’s work into a book that becomes part of your legacy.

We help you shape a standout book idea, then guide you through writing the proposal, or we write it for you.

From there, we make warm introductions to top literary agents, with the goal of securing a six- or seven-figure book deal.

I want to write a bestseller.

Once you have the deal, it’s time to write the book.

Despite the myth of the solitary writer, great books are rarely written alone. Having the right coach, editor, ghostwriter, or collaborator by your side can help you write a stronger book—and enjoy the process more, too.

We’ll help you determine the right level of support for you and your book, then pair you with the right team to help you create the best possible manuscript.

Becoming a bestseller begins with writing a book readers can’t stop talking about—and continues with a strategy that helps it break out & start conversations.

I want to build a brand & business around my message.  

You don’t just want to publish a book. You want to build a life around the work you’re here to do. Your message is resonating and people trust you. But what do you build next? How do your book, content, community & offerings fit together?

Through ongoing advisory, we become your strategic partner in figuring that out. We help you deepen your relationship with your audience, shape new offerings & revenue streams, and decide which opportunities deserve your energy, so you’re building a lasting body of work & a business that sustains it.

about amber rae

Amber Rae is an international bestselling author & founder of Storyhouse.

Her books are USA Today bestsellers, translated into a dozen languages, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, TODAY, SELF, Fortune, Forbes, People, and Entrepreneur.

Amber's clients have landed six- and seven-figure deals with Big Five publishers, found representation with top literary agents, and gone on to become New York Times and USA Today bestsellers.

With more than two decades spent on nearly every side of the publishing ecosystem—as author, publisher, marketer, strategist, and creator—Amber understands both the deeply personal creative process of writing a book and what it takes for it to break through in a noisy world.

Through Storyhouse, she help authors create books that are both profoundly true to who they are and positioned to make the greatest impact.

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COLLECTIVE

Through Storyhouse, you get access to our network of agents, editors, ghostwriters, strategists & publicists. The sharpest minds—matched to your project & goals.

Jessie Petrow Cohen

Director of Strategy at The New York Times, Pushcart Prize winning writer & developmental editor

Madeleine Frank Reeves

Media strategist, writer & former Deputy editor at Cosmopolitan

Danielle Leslie

Marketing strategist & expert on signature offers

Danielle Finck

Award-winning storyteller & publicity expert

Miles Rote

Professional publishing & building a book that grows your business

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Maddie Nieman

Web design & branding

25+

Books & Proposals Shaped

$5.5M+

In Deals Secured

6

National & NYT Bestsellers

Ready to tell your story?

See if your book is a fit.