Want Readers to Rave About Your Book? A polished manuscript separates great books from average ones. At Izzard Ink, we’ve discovered meticulous editing is the key ingredient behind successful, acclaimed publications. Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, this comprehensive editing checklist guides you from raw draft to refined manuscript. Editing Stages Editing Stage Primary Goal […]
Are you a prospective graduate student considering self-publishing a book? If so, you might be wondering if it could give your application a boost. The answer is, maybe. It depends on the program you’re applying to and what your book is about. For example, if you’re applying to a writing program and your book is […]
Poetry is what makes every language beautiful in its own way. Choosing and arranging your words carefully to express your deepest feelings is truly an artform. Self-publishing your poetry book gives your art a permanent home — and a durable, attractive one at that. Izzard Ink helps many authors self-publish poetry books every year — […]
Key Takeaways Memoir, autobiography, and biography are distinct subgenres of creative nonfiction. They differ in scope, narrative stance, and research demands—not just in name. Memoir is a selective, emotionally driven slice of a life; autobiography is a chronological, self‑written sweep of a whole life; biography is a researched, evidence‑based portrait of someone else’s life. The […]
Many aspiring authors want to know, what is the best self-publishing company? Like many industries, there isn’t always one clear leader. One reason for this is that the better question might be: What is the best self-publishing company for me? The professional team at Izzard Ink has some tips for you about what to look […]
Lots of would-be authors want to self-publish children’s books. Lots of others want to self-publish Christian books. And some want to combine the best of both worlds and self-publish a Christian children’s book. At Izzard Ink, we help aspiring authors self-publish books of all genres, including Christian children’s books. Why Christian Children’s Books Are Popular […]
When you have a book you want to publish, whether it’s already finished or just an idea, you have to decide if you will go the traditional publishing route or try self-publishing your book instead. There are pros and cons that go with each choice, and it’s important to consider them carefully. Self-publishing a book […]
Some of the best and most famous poets had no formal training. Emily Dickenson. William Shakespeare. Maya Angelou. So if you don’t hold a master’s degree in fine arts, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about self-publishing a poetry book. Izzard Ink has helped many budding poets realize their dreams of seeing their book of […]
Are you unsure where to begin your editing process? There are many different kinds of editing, and different books will call for different editing processes, but they always need to be done in the right order and approached in the right way. It’s important to understand where developmental editing fits into the rest of the […]
