Professional Book Publishing Services | Izzard Ink

Where Serious Authors Build Extraordinary Books

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.

Why Committed Authors Choose Izzard Ink

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 ForbesThe Wall Street JournalFox NewsNPR, and have earned distinctions from major literary reviewers including KirkusPublishers 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.

Your Path to a Publishable Book

Plan

Get Your Strategy — Manuscript Assessment & Action Plan:

The essential first step, including a publishing and positioning strategy.

Polish

Get Polish’d:

Choose your editor and begin professional editing.

Publish

Get Ink’d:

Full-service publishing, including cover design, interior layout, metadata, and distribution.

Promote

Get Read:

Launch and amplify your book with targeted marketing strategies.

Get Polish’d — Editing with Purpose

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.

  • Developmental Editing: Refine structure, pacing, character development, narrative, and clarity to realize the book’s potential.
  • Line & Copy Editing: Polish your style, voice, and language for consistency and impact.
  • Proofreading: Your final quality and consistency check before publishing.
  • Editor Proposals: Receive proposals from multiple editors selected to suit your genre, audience, and goals, with guidance to help you make the right choice.
  • Strategy-Aligned Editing: Guided by your Assessment & Action Plan, ensuring every editorial decision serves the bigger picture.

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.

Get Ink’d — Publishing Services

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.

Get Read — Launch & Amplify

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:

  • Professional reviews (Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, etc.)
  • Radio & podcast outreach
  • Targeted media lists (national & regional)
  • Bookstore events & speaking tour support
  • Author platform-building (website, assets, social media)
  • Influencer and specialty press outreach
  • Thought leader positioning (for nonfiction & business authors)

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.

  • Custom Launch Strategy: Designed to fit your goals, genre, and platform.
  • Media & Review Outreach: Connect with critics, influencers, and targeted audiences.
  • Author Platform Development: Create assets and positioning to present professionally online and offline.
  • Targeted Campaigns: Engage book reviewers, media, influencers, and publicity channels.

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.”

Transparent Publishing Investment

Manuscript Assessment & Action Plan
$595
Editing (Get Polish’d)
Starting at
$5,000
Publishing (Get Ink’d)
Starting at
$10,000
Marketing & PR (Get Read)
$2,000–$30,000+
depending on strategy
Bespoke Book Projects
Custom quoted

How Does Izzard Ink Compare?

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.

Aspect
Izzard Ink Publishing (Collaborative Publishing)
Leading Hybrid Publisher
Leading Do It Yourself Publisher
Marketplace Publisher
Leading Traditional Publisher
Leading Vanity Publisher
Pricing Structure
$15,000 to $40,000+
$38,000 to $135,000+
Free, No Editing Provided Outside Spell Check
$100 to $70,000+
Authors Get an Advance
$8,000 to $20,000+ (No Publicist)
Genre Specialization
All Genres
Non-Fiction
All Genres
All Genres
All Genres
All Genres
Comprehensive Publishing Management
✔️
✔️
✔️
Depends on Which Tier
Author Copyright Ownership
100%
100%
100%
100%
100% of the Text, Design is Publishers
100%
Team Selection Flexibility
✔️
✔️
✔️
Alignment with Author's Vision and Strategy
✔️
✔️
Customized Marketing Solutions
✔️
✔️
✔️
Yes, with Author Paying for It
Publicist and PR Firm Collaboration
✔️
✔️
Yes, with Author Paying for It
End-to-End Distribution Service
✔️
Yes, Amazon Only
Yes, 7%-15% of MSRP Goes to the Author
✔️
Focus on Exceptional Content
✔️
✔️
Yes and No, Depends on the Author
✔️
Time Frame
3-9+ Months
6-12+ Months
72 Hours (No Editing)
1 Week to 12+ Months
12-24+ Months
2-4+ Months (No Editing)

After the Assessment & Action Plan, authors receive customized proposals based on the scope, goals, and vision of their book.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to commit to everything upfront?

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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