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 seeing […]
All too often, proper editing is the missing piece of the puzzle for self-publishing authors, who invest all of their hard work, talent, skill, and energy writing their book, only to fall short due to editing oversights. This commonly leads to terrible reviews, poor reception, and low sales, for authors who may have had a good idea […]
E-publishing has not only opened up new, convenient options for readers, but it is also one of the key developments fueling the rise of self-publishing authors in general. Without the need for a print run, and with a much lower price for entry, eBooks have helped loosen the iron grip of traditional publishers on the […]
With everything that’s happened to your manuscript along the way, it’s important to make sure that your book was reproduced faithfully, and that the production was executed without errors – errors that can lose you readers. Book Quality Check As an author, why should you do a book quality check? A quality check, or quality […]
Getting professional book reviews is an essential step in the marketing and promotion process for authors. Professional Book Reviews are an Important First Step Positive feedback from others, especially if they are an authority on the subject, is one of the keys to getting readers to take a chance on your book. Between consumer reviews, […]
Publishing Trends For 2019 As we approach 2019, industry-altering book publishing trends from the past few years continue, while some new ones are also beginning to make a substantial impact. It’s important for authors and publishers to be aware of these shifts, perhaps for self-publishing authors above all. Especially since the marketplace is more competitive […]
A recipe for success Self-publishing a cookbook might not be the first book genre you’d think of self-publishing. And indeed, since most cookbooks lean heavily on design and visual impact, self-publishing authors will have to work hard and hold themselves (or their team) accountable to get professional-looking results. But at the same time, it’s an […]
Best Practices for Blogging Once you’ve decided to start a blog to promote your self-publishing endeavor and chosen a platform, you’ll need to learn the best practices for blogging and how to appeal to an audience. In the first entry in this series, we offered some general ideas about blog content. Now, we’ll walk you […]
Not so long ago, there was only one credible route to publishing success, and it relied on a handful of major publishing companies. Today, the situation could not be more different. How you decide to publish your book is as important to your success as any decision you’ll make during the writing process, and there’s […]
Pre-Publishing Mistakes Mistake #1: Poor Manuscript Preparation Skipping manuscript assessment, a step often overlooked, can lead to early rejection. Traditional publishers reject about 80-90% of unsolicited manuscripts, and manuscripts typically require four to six revisions before publication. Solution: Comprehensive Manuscript Evaluation A professional manuscript assessment is invaluable as it identifies critical areas for improvement. This process enhances […]
