We Don’t Just Publish Books. We Build Authors.

At Izzard Ink, publishing isn’t where your story ends — it’s where it begins.

Since 2014, we’ve helped our authors sell over 1.7 million books, not by offering empty packages or cookie-cutter systems, but by building something different: A publishing partnership that puts the author at the center — from manuscript to media, and beyond.

We’re not a vanity press. We’re not a legacy gatekeeper.
We’re what authors need most but rarely find: a partner who stays.

What Makes Izzard Different

Most publishing paths serve the system.
We serve the author.

That means starting with a custom manuscript assessment, building a publishing plan around your goals, and selecting your team — together.

Whether you’re looking to build a platform, preserve a legacy, or finally bring your story to life, our focus is always the same:
Your voice. Your vision. Your outcome.

We don’t sell packages. We build authors — book by book, step by step.

How We Use AI — and Why It Matters

We began integrating AI into our publishing systems in 2019 — not to replace creativity, but to support clarity.

It helps us:

Assess manuscripts faster
Match authors with the right editors and designers
Streamline royalties, timelines, and metadata

But the choices? The story? The direction?
That’s always up to you.

A Founder’s Philosophy

Izzard Ink was founded by Tim McConnehey, who saw too many authors stuck between rejection, confusion, and one-size-fits-all publishing.

“We built this platform with full independence — not to scale at any cost, but to protect what matters: the quality of the work and the trust of the author.”

Tim McConnehey, Founder

That philosophy still drives everything we do today — from first draft to full release.

Who We Work With

We partner with authors who care deeply about their message, their craft, and their momentum.

First-time authors ready to publish professionally

Memoirists telling powerful, personal stories

Thought leaders and entrepreneurs who’ve built brands — and now want to extend them

Fiction authors who demand control and world-class design

Coffee table book creators with elegant, visual visions

And authors burned by the system, ready to finally do it right

The Impact We’ve Helped Create

Our authors have:

Launched books at bookstores, conferences, libraries, and farmers markets
Been featured in NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Parade, and respected local media
Grown into speakers, podcast guests, media contributors, and international voices
Turned books into platforms — and platforms into careers

Real Authors. Real Outcomes.

“Come talk to the author,” I’d say. And they did.
At the very first farmers market in Colfax, Washington — town of 2,700 — people asked questions, took selfies, and bought books.
Izzard helped me get here — and helped me stay.”

An Izzard Ink author

“I didn’t want a package. I wanted a process — and a team that respected the work.
My editor didn’t rewrite my story. She helped me find the version I was trying to write.
Izzard gave me the control of an indie author, the polish of a major house, and a design I’m proud to hold in my hands.”

An Izzard Ink author

Let’s Build Something That Lasts

Whether you’re still shaping your first draft or preparing to launch your fifth, we’d love to be part of your journey.

Start with your manuscript. We’ll bring the process, the people, and the partnership.