We want to make stories with you.

Bittersweet Books is a story production and intellectual property development company creatively helmed by #1 New York Times bestseller Julie Murphy.

We create joyful, unforgettable, inclusive, and uplifting properties that combine literary depth with commercial buzz. We begin with concepts conceived and developed by Julie Murphy and a diverse team of editors, published authors, and leading industry professionals. Then we partner with writers, prioritizing under-represented voices, to craft highly-polished manuscripts for sale to publishers.

Bittersweet’s commitment doesn’t stop at the book deal. Each project receives a customized marketing plan, offering authors and publishers maximum synergy. Our marketing team brings skills in graphic design, merchandising, social media, newsletter and blog blasts, launch strategies, author coaching, and analytics.

Finally, we actively license our titles on the film, foreign, and subrights fronts with Folio Literary Management and its co-agents to identify and exploit additional revenue streams.