RAW EARTH INK is a small hybrid publishing company dedicated to, and passionate about, publishing indie authors. Specializing in high quality books through integrity and honesty, Raw Earth Ink seeks to create a book the writer can be extremely proud of by working closely with each individual on whatever level of design they desire. Whether it's starting from scratch without any idea of where to be
gin, or a well-seasoned veteran looking for a creative wall to bounce ideas off, we provide quality editing, design and publishing necessary to achieve your goals. WILD BADGER BOOKS, an imprint of Raw Earth Ink, produces stunning picture books for both children and nature lovers alike. Founding Editor-in-Chief, artist, and author TARA CARIBOU is a crunchy neo-hippie who flourishes in the wilds of rural Alaska. She allows her love of nature to drive her inspiration and peace. You can find her writing and creating from the heart barefoot on the beach or deep in the woods. Raw Earth Ink is her brainchild and since its inception we have grown & flourished under her mission to treat each authors work with a personal touch & determination to bring their beautiful work to life. Our catalog is extensive, varied & featuring some extraordinary, award-winning contemporary artists, poets and authors. We submit author's book's to Pushcart & run prizes each year. Submit your work to us; Raw Earth Ink is not a vanity-press, we are a hybrid micro-publisher who selects a number of titles every year for our impressive catalog: https://raw-earth-ink.com/
Created in 2019 in order to create a place where it is less about the publisher making money and more about giving opportunity to indie authors to see their work in print with a high quality product without draining the author dry. One where the publisher works as a team with the author, rather than as the boss. Raw Earth Ink Editor-in-Chief, Tara Caribou wanted to create a place for new authors to be discovered by new readers, without taking a lot of their money. As such, Raw Earth Ink operates as a hybrid publisher, charging minimally, typically less than $200 per book, to cover the cost of the ISBNs, editing, proofing, formatting, graphic design, and advertising. All copyright belongs to the author, there are no minimum or maximum purchases, nor hidden fees or requirements. HIGH royalties are paid out to the author, rather than being kept by the publisher. Raw Earth Ink provides these services:
book cover creation
logo design
business card design
high quality book publishing
proofreading (limited availability)
editing (line editing/syntax & form/detailed editing upon request)
interior formatting review
Raw Earth Ink accepts submissions for: short story collections, novels, novellas, poetry collections, art/photography books. *Currently Not Accepting: horror genre, ‘romance’ genre. **Children’s books and non-fiction can be sent to our imprint, Wild Badger Books. Things to consider before submitting your manuscript for consideration:
Timeliness: how soon are you expecting your book to be published? It can take 6-8 months or longer from the time of submission to publication. Versions: what versions are you expecting to see your book in? Paperback, hard cover, e-book, or a combination. Cover: do you need a cover created? Do you have one already or an idea of what you’d like? How to submit your book:
Submit your book in .docx
Use page breaks between separate poems/chapters; do not manually enter to a “new page”
Include in your email:
Your name
Your pseudonym
Your book title
Genre
Approximate length, either word count or page count
Additional information or questions you may have
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