Sonder is a small, independent publishing house and author community led by UK-based couple, Ruth and Tim. We bring a personal touch to working with writers, taking time to get to know you, your work and your requirements. From a first short story to a book of your own, you’ll work directly with us, with friendly advice and practical support along the way.
Ruth & Tim
We are British, middle-aged digital nomads with a love of all things books. In early 2025, we started a new chapter in our lives - after years of planning and dreaming we now live and travel full-time in our motorhome. For the first year we travelled around the coast of the UK, and we now exploring Cornwall.
Sonder is intended to be a rewarding and enjoyable part-time project that we can manage on the move and generate a modest income.
Between us we have many years experience in writing, editing, publishing and marketing and we are committed to publishing high quality books with high quality content.
The Sonder Ethos
Sonder is a growing community of writers of all experience levels. We give aspiring authors a place to shine in our Showcase Anthologies. We help authors bring their books to life through our publishing service. We introduce readers to fresh voices and unforgettable stories.
We put people first — it’s their stories that make Sonder.
What does 'Sonder' Mean?
The word "sonder" was coined in in 2012 by John Koenig. It describes the feeling one experiences on realising that everyone we see, everyone we interact with, is the lead character in their own story. It is this "feeling of sonder" that we hope to inspire in our writers and readers.