From Manuscript to Marketplace – Without Guesswork
Izzard Ink provides authors with a clear, customized path to a publishable book, supported by a hand-picked team of elite editors, designers, and marketers. Our process doesn’t just produce books—it creates books designed to perform.
Every member of your publishing team—editors, designers, marketers—has worked on major #1 bestsellers or internationally acclaimed books. This level of expertise is uncommon in hybrid publishing, but it’s the Izzard Ink standard.
Beyond editing and design, Izzard Ink brings the behind-the-scenes rigor of a world-class publisher—from strategy alignment to production workflows. Our proprietary platform, custom team selection, and proven processes ensure that every professional you work with shares a unified vision for your book’s success.
We collaborate with you to clarify your book’s purpose, audience, and positioning, ensuring that everyone on your team is aligned and working toward the same goal.
Books published through Izzard Ink have been featured in outlets such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, NPR, and have earned distinctions from major literary reviewers including Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and others. In fact, over 80% of Izzard Ink authors receive reviews in the top 10–15% of all published books. Since 2014, we have helped hundreds of authors publish professionally and strategically.
Get Your Strategy — Manuscript Assessment & Action Plan:
The essential first step, including a publishing and positioning strategy.
Get Polish’d:
Choose your editor and begin professional editing.
Get Ink’d:
Full-service publishing, including cover design, interior layout, metadata, and distribution.
Get Read:
Launch and amplify your book with targeted marketing strategies.
Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or creating a bespoke book, editing is the foundation for every step that follows. Without it, even the best design and marketing can’t deliver the results your book deserves.
At Izzard Ink, editing is more than refining sentences—it’s about shaping a manuscript that aligns with your goals and is ready for professional publishing. Every author selects from a curated list of editors whose backgrounds include #1 bestsellers, major publishers, and award-winning books. This ensures an editing experience tailored to both your manuscript and your publishing strategy.
You won’t be handed a team — you’ll choose the right editor for your book, guided by our publishing experts.
After the Assessment & Action Plan, you’ll receive customized proposals based on the scope, goals, and vision of your book.
| Project Management | Dedicated publishing coordinator to guide the process. |
| Positioning & Metadata | We distill your book’s purpose, audience, and positioning into professional metadata used across publishing, distribution, and marketing. |
| ISBN & Copyright Registration | Full registration for domestic and international markets. |
| Cover & Interior Design | Professional book designers for print and ebook formats. |
| Production | Formatting, file preparation, and distribution-ready deliverables. |
| Proof Copies | Digital proofs included; printed proofs available for an additional fee. |
| Distribution | Full-service distribution to online and retail outlets—including print, ebook, and audiobook formats—with availability to over 40,000 bookstores and retailers worldwide. Authors may opt for full-service or manage distribution themselves. |
| Royalties & Reporting | Transparent, automated royalty system—managed by Izzard Ink or self-managed by the author. Most authors prefer full-service royalties for simplicity and reporting accuracy. |
| Royalty Structure | $1 per print and audiobook sold; 10% of MSRP for ebooks under full-service option. |
| Foundational Marketing | Includes two professional review submissions and metadata optimization. |
| Bespoke Projects | Coffee table books, luxury editions, and fully custom projects available. For luxury and bespoke projects, we create fully custom book experiences designed to serve as heirlooms, brand assets, or one-of-a-kind art objects. |
Launch your book like the pros. Izzard Ink helps you reach readers, reviewers, and media with a strategy built around your goals—not just a press release. From professional reviews to media outreach and platform-building, we position your book for real-world attention.
Our campaigns are tailored — whether you’re aiming for national media, regional coverage, or niche audiences. Authors work with our team to select the launch elements that best fit their book and personal platform.
Common tactics include:
We tailor campaigns for fiction, nonfiction, and bespoke books — connecting you with the right readers, influencers, and audiences for your genre and goals.
Launch your book like the pros. Izzard Ink helps you reach readers, reviewers, and media with a strategy built around your goals—not just a press release. From professional reviews to media outreach and platform-building, we position your book for real-world attention.
We tailor every launch to fit fiction, nonfiction, and bespoke books.
Dr. Jeffrey Dunn
Author of Whiskey Rebel
“Izzard Ink’s team got us interviews and features on regional and national radio, podcasts, and even local NPR — all aligned perfectly with the message of our book. It wasn’t a boilerplate campaign; it was customized.”
Curious how Izzard Ink stacks up against traditional publishers, self-publishing platforms, and hybrid services?
Our side-by-side chart shows how our collaborative approach, elite publishing team, and strategic planning deliver unmatched results.
After the Assessment & Action Plan, authors receive customized proposals based on the scope, goals, and vision of their book.
We guide you step-by-step. After the assessment, you’ll receive an Action Plan (your publishing strategy) and a proposal tailored to your project.
The Assessment & Action Plan is the essential first step for all projects. It ensures we’re aligned on goals, quality, and strategy before selecting your team.
Yes—we work with almost every genre, including fiction, nonfiction, memoir, children’s, romance, cookbooks, and fully bespoke book projects.
We are a collaborative publisher. You select your team and maintain creative control, while we provide professional, full-service support — from editing to publishing to launch.
Editing typically starts at $5,000, publishing at $10,000, and marketing can range from $2,000 to $30,000+. We provide transparent proposals tailored to your book.
Every author leaves the Assessment & Action Plan with actionable next steps — whether it’s revision, publishing, or further development.
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