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Save $1000's by Avoiding These Costly Mistakes

At Izzard Ink we’ve noticed how often authors make the same handful of mistakes when self-publishing – in our guide, we’ll pass that wisdom on to new and prospective authors. If you can learn from the costly mistakes of others, you can avoid repeating them yourself. These mistakes routinely cost authors hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Any way you approach it, publishing is a big investment – of both time and money — and it’s worth learning how to do it right.

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  • As a first-time author knowing nothing about self-publishing, finding Izzard Ink was a godsend. Tim and his crew are knowledgeable, professional, and sensitive to an author’s needs. Any questions or concerns are quickly addressed. I now have a perfect little book.

    Judith Jones Togher

  • My book would have never made it to market without the suite of services offered and tailored to meet my needs by Izzard Ink. Specifically, I was able to overcome the demanding efforts and logistics of marketing and distribution of the finished product with their assistance. Tim and his team also right-sized everything for me […]

    Craig Tomsky
    Changing the Game

  • Izzard Ink provides a bridge from the dreams of would-be authors to sharing that dream with the world.

    George Bentz
    The Tale of the Tooth Mouse

  • My experience with Izzard Ink and their team of experts has been an eye-opening and profitable education. Their proven process gave my titles that finished touch of professionalism, wide exposure, and a long-lasting impact on the market for which I was writing. I highly recommend Izzard.

    Paul Skousen
    CIA Analyst / How to Save the Constitution

  • I am forever grateful to Izzard Ink Publishing. Not only did they turn my dream of publishing a book into a reality, but they helped me realize my potential as an author.

    Philippe Douyon, MD
    CEO of The Inle BrainFit Institute

  • It has been a wonderful journey working with Izzard Ink Publishing to reignite a few of my husband’s bestsellers from years back. The process just works. We now work with publishers all over the world who have translated our titles.

    Jewel Skousen
    Spouse of USA Today bestselling author W. Cleon Skousen

  • Izzard Ink Publishing are the best bunch of hard-working professionals that I have ever had the privilege of working with, and would recommend them to anyone.

    Diane Merrill Wigginton
    Owner of Jeweled Dagger Publishing

  • I wanted to get the history of Evanston, Wyoming out to the public and preserved for generations to come. Izzard Ink Publishing took care of every last detail, and I was able to build a team of the best publishing talent in the industry.

    Dennis J. Ottley
    Evanston Wyoming: Boom—Bust—Politics

  • I would recommend Izzard Ink Publishing for any published or non-published author, regardless of where they are in the publishing process.

    Dan Clark
    #1 New York Times bestselling author

  • Authors need a fast, unfettered path to publication—and I’m delighted that I took it with Izzard Ink Publishing.

    W. L. Patenaude
    Author of A Printer’s Choice

  • “I wholeheartedly recommend Izzard Ink Publishing to any author looking to self-publish or to any organization, such as our own Hartman Institute, that seeks to bring to a wider audience, posthumously, the unpublished works of a brilliant thinker such as Robert S. Hartman.”

    Cliff Hurst, PhD

HOW WE WORK

We’ve done it before, and it works. Our Plan, Pick, and Publish service is a proven process that
empowers every author, making their dream of creating and publishing their own book a reality.

PLAN

We assist you with this crucial first step by doing a manuscript assessment. We then strategize together to come up with a plan to align with your goals and vision.

PICK

We carefully curate 2 to 3 publishing professionals for you to choose from, for each step of the process—all experts with years of experience and proven results.

PUBLISH

We will be working on your behalf in the background, navigating all the other details to make sure your project is ready to be published.

YES, IT'S PERSONAL

You will have a dedicated book publishing consultant who is here to guide you and answer all of your questions, every step of the way.

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What makes us different from other book publishers

With us, your ideas are always welcome. There’s no need to please an editor or stakeholder. We foster an environment that’s encouraging for everyone — the author, their team and our publishing company.

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  • Experienced
    When you choose us, you have a team of experienced book publishing professionals at your disposal.
  • Collaborative
    Collaboration is our hallmark. It's your book project, we're here to make it easier for you.
  • Strategic
    With years of publishing experience, we have valuable market insights to share with you.
  • Creative
    As storytellers ourselves, we know what creative energy and out-of-the-box ideas can do for a book project.
  • Invested
    Bringing the best of traditional publishing to a self-publishing model, we stay invested in your project long-term, looking for opportunities and working behind the scenes.
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