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We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, influencers, professional sports teams, political activists, and nonprofits as their long-term media partner. Wise Ink is a creative team that goes beyond the book to content solutions that catapult your expert voice and change the world.

Amazon Bestsellers

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Amazon Bestsellers ★

  • cover of the modern management mentor by Christine Sandman Stone

    The Modern Management Mentor by Christine Sandman Stone

    With over 50 ready-to-use tools for newly promoted managers, this practical leadership guide illuminates how to successfully build on the workplace skills and accomplishments that earned your reputation as "leadership material" in the first place.

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  • Book cover of Work Smart Do More by Jan Lehman

    Work Smart, Do More by Jan Lehman

    Productivity expert Jan Lehman teaches upper-level leaders to make the most of available time, talent, and technology―not just for better results, but for a better life.

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  • Book cover of Cyberama by Arthi Vasudevan

    Cyberama by Arthi Vasudevan

    In this action-packed cybersecurity book for kids, Maya, an Indian-American seventh grader, fights cyber criminals with the help of her best friend, Dave, and six artificially intelligent (AI) animal robot pals.

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  • Book cover of Dream Rut by Yumiko Shimabukuro, Columbia University

    Dream Rut by Dr. Yumiko Shimabukuro

    If you’ve felt stuck while chasing—or finding!—your dream, free yourself from your dream rut now and forever. Drawing from her experience heading Columbia University’s leadership development initiative, Dr. Yumiko Shimabukuro empowers readers to embrace a lifelong relationship with their dreams.

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  • Cover of The ABCs of Inclusion by Beth Leipholtz

    ABCs of Inclusion by Beth Leipholtz

    The ABCs of Inclusion is a picture book about disabilities. Meet 26 real kiddos with diagnoses like autism, hearing loss, epilepsy, and Down syndrome. It teaches young readers that it’s okay to be different—in fact, it’s what makes us special!

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  • Book cover of J Is for Justice by Nekima Levy Pounds, Nekima Levy Armstrong

    J is for Justice by Nekima Levy Armstrong

    Protests and activism have become a regular part of life for many little ones. They see people marching down city streets from their car seats. Their older siblings and cousins are joining high school walkouts. They see pink hats, BLM signs, and street art calling for change . . . and they’re sure to have many questions.

    J is for Justice makes the answers as simple as the ABCs.

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  • Book cover of Aimless by John D'Agostini

    Aimless by John D'Agostini

    GOLD Award-winner in ‘ Sex & Relationships’ at the Independent Publishing Book Awards (IPPY).

    SILVER Award-winner in 'Self-Help’ at the Illumination Book Awards.”

    In this self-help book for men, John D'Agostini deconstructs―and celebrates―masculinity, reframing "how to be a better man" for modern manhood.

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Our story

In 2012, Wise Ink cofounders Dara Beevas and Amy Quale started Wise Ink as a blog to give indie authors expert publishing industry guidance. In the years since, we’ve become so much more.

Then, in 2013, Wise Ink went from being a blog to being a publisher. Amy and Dara believed that authors needed more—more resources, creative agency, and the flexibility to use their books to achieve their visions. They applied an indie financial model to a traditional book production process to ensure that each book Wise Ink published was indistinguishable from traditionally published books in both quality and reader appeal. Since then, we’ve worked with top speakers, activists, businesses, nonprofits, and thought leaders to make their books a reality.

In 2023, Wise Ink Creative Publishing became Wise Ink Media. With experience in ghostwriting, copywriting, social media strategy, publicity, Amazon listing optimization, and crowdfunding, we are the ideal media partner for mission-driven individuals and teams who want to make an impact with their words.

Dara Beevas and Amy Quale celebrating the launch of Buzz: The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing

  • “Whether you are a white writer, Black writer, brown writer . . . there is this elite element to publishing. There’s a gatekeeping element. It isn’t welcoming. Wise Ink tries to turn that around. Something special happens when your publisher is centering you, your goals, and your book.” — Dara Beevas, Wise Ink cofounder

Featured Author photos

Author and TikTok celebrity Beth Leipholtz signs her book, The ABCs of Inclusion, with her son Cooper

Beth Leipholtz, author of The ABCs of Inclusion

Author Thuba Nguyen holding her book My Daddy Tells Me at Strive Bookstore in Minneapolis

Thuba Nguyen, author of My Daddy Tells Me . . .

Wise Ink author Sabina Mugassa Bingman celebrates the launch of her book Sanda, the Girl with the Magical Smile

Sabina Mugassa Bingman, author of Sanda: The Girl with the Magical Smile

Author Heather Whelpley holds her book, An Overachiever's Guide to Breaking the Rules, to celebrate her book award wins

Heather Whelpley, author of An Overachiever’s Guide to Breaking the Rules

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We love this sweet reminder to “spring” into the new season with "The Great Green Okayness!" 🌸🌼💐🌺🌷 #repost from @rachelawes Original caption: Spring has sprung! Blow bubbles. Fly a kite. Open a window. Listen to birds s
Throwback to Kim’s launch event three months ago! “The Beautiful Mess: A Working Mom’s Guide to Practicing Imperfection" is available where books are sold! 🌼 #repost from @kimkupiecki Original caption: Here are some pics fr
Congratulations to Sheida White’s “Connecting with the One Consciousness” for being a Book Excellence Awards finalist 🥳🏆 Book Excellence lauds “Connecting with the One Consciousness” as a “groundbreaking guide t
Breaking news: @yeahitstubes reporting live from Star Studio in Minneapolis! 📺🤩 #repost from @yeahitstubes Original caption: Lived out one of my childhood dreams with Star Studio in Children's Minnesota hospital. Star Studio is an in-house TV s
The #FortheKids foundation, started by Dean and Bridget Paitich, recently gifted over 100 copies of “The Right Thing to Do” to Como Park Elementary in St. Paul to honor their late sons. Joe Schmit visited Como Park Elementary to read alo
Check this out 👀 Professional speaker and Wise Ink author Joe Beckman recently appeared on KSTP-TV to talk about forming real connections in the digital age and his new book, “Just Look Back,” the anticipated follow-up to “Just Loo
Written by @peycarter and Abigail Bailey and illustrated by Katarina Stevanović, “Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin” explores what it means to live with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The book is now available at your favorite indie bookstore or whe
Podcast alert! 🎧🤳 IMAX documentary filmmaker and Wise Ink author of “The World Has a Big Backyard” Mike Day was recently featured on the “Travel with Rick Steves” podcast! Mike discussed the Great North American Total Eclip
Do you know which U.S. president built a tennis court—and then refused to be photographed in his tennis whites? Privately admitted on more than one occasion that he was not fit for the job? Ordered three bells to be rung when he walked the hall
“Grandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks” is officially an Amazon bestseller–ranking #5 in Children’s Books on Physical Disabilities 🏆 Written by Martha Nance and Steve Witebsky with illustrations from Matthew Karren, “Grandp
Kickstarter alert! 🚨 Tari Johnson’s “I’m All Better Now: Moving Through My Accidental Eating Disorder” aims to address the fact that individuals can fall into eating disorders for many reasons beyond trying to lose weight an
We're so proud to share that Wise Ink authors Joe Schmit and Joe Mauer were recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show! Kelly showcased their children's story, "The Right Thing to Do," in her #WhatImLiking segment and made a contribution
Our authors don’t just write for kids, they write with them! 🧒We love to see children engaging with @thenamaapreteen’s message about self-love and acceptance! 💗 #repost from @thenamaapreteen and @habstrittbooks Original caption: I ha
How do you talk to kids about chronic disease? In this chronic illness book for kids, readers learn that love is more powerful than any disease . . . and that grandparents living with Parkinson's disease are still our loving heroes. 🌟 “Grandp
Wise Ink authors are heading to IgniteEX 2024! 📣 Keynote speaker Phyllis Braxton is the author of “Be Right Or Be Effective” and the forthcoming book “Good Intentions, Bad Results.” Author of “Work Smart Do More”
We’re so proud of you, CJ! We can’t wait to hear the audiobook! 🎧 🎸📘 #repost from @cj.ledy and @mindsetisart Original caption: BEYOND appreciative for all the📘love and support! The last 2 wks have been so much more fun and fulfill
“The Mastectomy I Always Wanted” by Erica Neubert Campbell is an official Kickstarter “Project We Love!” 🥳 Campbell’s groundbreaking memoir aims to empower women and caregivers facing the physical and emotional challen
“Omówálé” by Dr. Christopher Brooks is an Amazon bestseller in several categories and #1 new release in West African History and African Travel Guides! 🌍 A powerful companion gift to an Ancestry DNA kit, Omowale pla
This just in! 🗞️ Katianne Olson was recently featured in The Daily Herald for “The Resilient Brain” and her inspiration for writing a children’s book focused on educating children about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 🧠 Check out t
Congratulations to “Adi’s Animals Adventures” for earning a ✨glowing✨review from Booklife by Publishers Weekly! 🎉 Booklife named “Adi’s Animal Adventures” an Editor’s Pick and gave it an A for cover, design

  • “Our creativity is an expression of our true self, and that is love.” — Amy Quale, Wise Ink cofounder