FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. i2i Publishing works with editors who can help prepare manuscripts for publication and ensure each book is presented professionally.
The process often takes around two to three months, although this can vary depending on the book, the level of work required and how quickly decisions are made.
Yes. Cover design is part of the publishing process, and children's illustration support can also be arranged where required.
No. Submitting your details starts a conversation, but a publishing agreement only becomes relevant if both i2i Publishing and the author decide to move forward.
No. The copyright remains with the author. i2i Publishing publishes the book but does not take ownership of the author's copyright.
No, we are book publishers. Self-publishing means doing it yourself. We do the work with your manuscript to make it into a book.
No. We have been known to accept a great story in a manuscript full of spelling and punctuation mistakes. However, if we do not think a manuscript could ever be made into a saleable book, it would be rejected. There are other factors to consider too. For example, we will never accept stories containing racist, offensive or other prejudicial material.
We will never take on a manuscript if we do not feel there is a good chance of the resultant book selling. However, there are no guarantees, and that is why we make a modest charge.
Yes. We never expect authors to take on a financial liability that will cause them problems elsewhere in their budget. Payments can therefore be accepted over three, four or five months, or even longer if it helps. These arrangements are always without interest.
No. These are delivered free to your home, even if you live at the other end of the world, such as in Australia.
Yes. Our business is to publish and then sell books. We will ensure that your book is available from all major sites, including Amazon UK, Waterstones and WHSmith. Many of our authors also want their books to be available in the USA, so we also supply Amazon.com.
Yes. We supply Gardners, the major book wholesaler, and virtually all independent book shops obtain their supplies from them.
Yes. Every book we publish is promoted on all major social media sites. As most book purchases now occur on the internet, that is where we advertise them.
We certainly do. If you visit Children under the Genres section, you will see many examples of books we have illustrated. Alternatively, we sometimes accept beautifully illustrated stories where the illustrations have been provided by the author or friends.