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Expert book editing services not only refine your manuscript but also enhance your writing skills. A good editor offers solutions, improving clarity, style, and coherence, while providing valuable feedback to elevate both your work and your writing abilities.
Once you get in touch with us, we do our research. We identify your audience, gather market information, present book cover designs and costs, and find book covers that might inspire you.
Stage 1 Editing:
A developmental edit focuses on the big picture of your manuscript:
You pick your editor who will elevate your story’s overall quality and impact.
Stage 2 Editing:
A line/copy edit meticulously polishes each sentence:
Line/copy editing is ideal for refining language and ensuring professional presentation.
Stage 3 Editing:
A proofread edit is the final polish for your manuscript:
A proofread is essential for a clean, error-free final draft ready for publishing.
Match Expertise with Needs: Evaluate each editor’s experience and skills in relation to your manuscript’s requirements as outlined in Izzard’s action plan.
Review Past Work: Consider their past editing projects, especially in your genre, to gauge their suitability.
Communication Style: Ensure the editor’s communication style aligns with yours for a smooth collaboration.
Timeline: Review each editor’s proposed timeline, making sure they fit within your constraints.
A well-coordinated timeline ensures your project progresses without a hitch, meeting your expectations. Choose an editor who not only meets your manuscript’s needs but is a great fit into your timeline.
Our authors collaborate with editors who have experience with acclaimed works like “The Hunger Games”, James Beard Award-Winning Cookbooks, “Gone for Good” (adapted for Netflix), “The Silent Bride”, and numerous other bestsellers.
Manuscript Assessment
Izzard Ink begins with a thorough assessment of your manuscript, identifying its strengths and areas for improvement.
Action Plan
Post-assessment, Izzard provides a detailed action plan. This plan serves as a guide to what type of editing your book needs, be it developmental, line/copy, or proofreading.
Editor Proposals
Based on the assessment and action plan, Izzard Ink presents proposals from three skilled editors, each capable of meeting your manuscript’s specific needs.
Ongoing Support and Management
Throughout the editing process, your Izzard Ink publishing consultant remains actively involved, ensuring that the chosen editor’s work aligns closely with the manuscript assessment and action plan. This oversight guarantees that the editing process stays on track and adheres to your book’s vision and goals.
Editing a 50,000-word manuscript is an investment that varies, typically ranging from $1,500 to $4,500 or more. The cost depends on the specific editing services required, such as copy editing, developmental editing, or proofreading.
At Izzard Ink Publishing, our tailored solutions for a 50,000-word manuscript span from $3,500 to $9,500+, accommodating your needs for line/copy, developmental editing, or proofreading. Our consultants guide you through the process, ensuring a precise fit for your requirements, all while upholding quality standards and ensuring effective project management.
Luxury Lifestyle Expert and Author of The Catalogue
Tim McConnehey and Izzard Ink were the quintessential choice for publishing my coffee table book, The Catalogue. Not only was Tim completely hands-on throughout the experience but his expertise and the quality of printing was beyond anything I could have wanted.
Author of One Hit Wonder
Izzard was there every step of the way for me. As a result, I have published a book. Yes, there is an investment, but compared to the traditional channels of shopping your book to the big guys and getting rejected, you the author, get to control that process—and Izzard has the expertise and talent to make it happen. Thanks to Tim and his team.
Author of I Am Here
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.
Author of Hope Disappearing
Izzard Ink Publishing’s executives and representatives helped me put together an absolute first-class team for editing, cover design, layout, and preliminary public relations. The book turned out so much better than it started and the process was amazing. I could not have possibly achieved these lofty results on my own.
Author of Changing the Game
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.
Author of The Tale of the Tooth Mouse
Izzard Ink provides a bridge from the dreams of would-be authors to sharing that dream with the world.
Author of The Bus Driver’s Mother
I want to thank you for being my publisher. Of course, I had delusions about not having to self-publish, but since it was the only option, I feel I hit the jackpot with Izzard. Such professionalism, thoughtfulness, and integrity, all in all. There were no inconsistencies, no surprises, and much clarity. Sam Bass was a delight to work with, as well.
CIA Analyst / How to Save the Constitution
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.
CEO of The Inle BrainFit Institute
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.
Spouse of USA Today bestselling author W. Cleon Skousen
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.
Owner of Jeweled Dagger Publishing
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.
Author of Evanston Wyoming: Boom—Bust—Politics
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.
#1 New York Times bestselling author
I would recommend Izzard Ink Publishing for any published or non-published author, regardless of where they are in the publishing process.
Author of A Printer’s Choice
Authors need a fast, unfettered path to publication—and I’m delighted that I took it with Izzard Ink Publishing.
“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.”
No matter where you are on your publishing journey, we’re here to support and guide you toward success.
Your publishing consultant will organize communication methods with your editor, typically including a 30-minute meeting after the completion of edits to discuss the changes and any further steps.
Expect the editing process to take approximately three to four months. However, this timeline may extend if your chosen editor has a booked schedule or if additional time is needed for you to implement the suggested edits.
Yes, it’s advisable. Professional editing enhances clarity, corrects errors, provides expert feedback, and elevates your manuscript to a publishable standard with an objective perspective.
Our Get Ink’d Publishing package comes with an eBook version, and we offer audiobook options narrated by professionals who’ve worked with renowned authors like John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, and James Dashner.
