Books built to break out.

Founded by a publishing insider, book editor, and author, Twenty Story Studio is a book packaging company based outside Philadelphia that partners with writers and publishers to bring high-concept commercial fiction and nonfiction to readers of all ages who are hungry for their next obsession.

Twenty Story Studio creates books that are designed to stand apart in a competitive market using an unique concept generating and collaboration process which produces stories that have broad appeal with a twist of something unexpected.

A Note from the CEO

I am passionate about books because they stretch our imagination in ways no other medium can. The types of stories I imagine span every genre, spark big conversations, and forge deep connections with readers who enjoy the company of captivating, complicated characters, and being reeled in by a page-turning plot that is full of surprises.

~Claudia Gabel

  • “Claudia is that rare combination of a brilliant creative mind and an exceptional collaborator. She can take an idea and turn it into a fresh, compelling story, and she's smart, funny, and a genuine joy to work with. I can't recommend her highly enough.”

    —Krista Marino, VP and Associate Publisher, Delacorte Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House

  • “Claudia is a wonderfully creative and thoughtful storytelling collaborator. She brings so much to the table with her writing and editorial skills, yet her keen awareness for what makes a book stand out is truly unmatched.”

    —Ben Rosenthal, Editorial Director, Stonefruit Studio, an imprint of SourceBooks

  • “Claudia brings more energy to a project than almost anyone I know. Any writer in the storytelling industry would be lucky to work with her.”

    —Daniel Ehrenhaft, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Blackstone Publishing