Children’s books are so enchanting! Many of us remember the most iconic ones from our childhood — Winnie-the-Pooh, Charlotte’s Web, Goodnight Moon. You may have an idea that’s just as great as these classics, but how do you get started with self-publishing children’s books? Izzard Ink is here to help. We have been in the […]
If you’re not familiar with self-publishing, take it from the experts — there’s much more to it than signing on the dotted line and getting a box of your books in the mail. Or at least there should be. The sad truth is, when you’re looking for the best self-publishing companies, you will unfortunately find […]
Do you dream about a coffee table book with your name on it gracing living rooms across America? Self-publishing with Izzard Ink can help you realize your dream. Although coffee table books don’t have to be books of photographs, many of them are, because they are as much a decoration as they are a pastime. […]
Izzard Ink is giving self-publishinga good name. You may think of self-publishing as synonymous with vanity presses, but we have proven it doesn’t have to be. To be sure, helping authors publish their books can be a truly valuable service. But in the absence of professional guidance, many otherwise talented authors suffer the fate of […]
When you’re getting ready to write a novel, background research might not be the first thing on your mind. After all, that’s why you’re writing fiction, right? But even for most novels, some fiction research ahead of time adds a sense of reality to your story that will help readers get immersed in your world. […]
Have you decided to write a non-fiction book, but aren’t sure how to go about doing research? From methods to organization, non-fiction research forms the backbone of good non-fiction writing. After all, it’s all about offering your readers information on the topic, in an interesting, engaging, and organized way. So much of this process starts […]
Self-Publishing Business Plan These days, publishing a book is incredibly simple. But publishing a successful one is not. Just because you can publish your book with no help from experts doesn’t mean that you should. Have you thought about a self-publishing business plan? In this past December’s EliteWire podcast, Izzard Ink founder Tim McConnehey spoke […]
Joining a Writing Group Writing is the quintessential solo pursuit. When it comes to writing, at least as you get started, you’ll have to act as your own boss, cheerleader, editor, reviewer, employee, and more. Even writers that wisely decide to seek feedback from others, or hire professional help for a book project, will normally […]
What is Amazon SEO Search engine optimization (SEO) is the art of using keywords to ensure your content appears as close to the top of search results as possible. Anyone selling a product or producing content online should understand the basics of SEO. But for authors marketing a self-published book, SEO is one of the […]
Publish book covers that will add value to your product. Graphic designers are everywhere. How do you know that you have picked the correct designer for your book cover? What is the difference between a low-cost designer and a professional designer with years of experience at Big 5 publishing houses such as Random House? Izzard […]