FAQ

What is Bowers Ink Publishing?

Bowers Ink Publishing is a publishing company and author network built for indie authors.

Authors can join the Bowers Ink network, and select books may be published under the Bowers Ink imprint.

Published authors keep full ownership and earn 90% of royalties.

Is Bowers Ink a traditional publisher?

No — we are not a traditional publisher.

  • We publish select authors under the Bowers Ink imprint

  • Authors retain rights and earn 90% royalties

  • No advances. No ownership-based contracts

Do authors keep their rights and royalties?

  • Published authors retain full ownership of their work

  • Full creative control

  • 90% of net royalties

Bowers Ink retains 10% for publishing, distribution, and infrastructure.

How does a book get approved for the Bowers Ink imprint?

Authors submit their book through the Book Approval Form.
Each submission is reviewed for quality, professionalism, and fit.
Approved books are published under the Bowers Ink imprint.

Does Bowers Ink publish books?

Yes.
Bowers Ink selectively publishes books under its imprint.
Not every submission is approved.

Can any author join Bowers Ink?

Yes. Authors are welcome to join the Bowers Ink network.

Publishing through Bowers Ink is separate and goes through a book approval process.
Not every book submitted for publishing will be approved.

What happens after my book is approved?

  • Published under the Bowers Ink imprint

  • Distributed through Bowers Ink accounts

  • Author earns 90% royalty payouts

Interested in joining Bowers Ink?

Who runs Bowers Ink Publishing?

Bowers Ink Publishing was founded and is operated by author Edward Bowers.

The network exists to connect serious authors with real visibility and opportunity.

What types of books are accepted?

Bowers Ink accepts a wide range of independently published books across multiple genres.

Each submission is reviewed for quality, professionalism, and fit.

Can authors submit more than one book?

Yes.

Authors may submit multiple books for review. Each book must be submitted individually through the Book Approval Form.

Approval of one book does not automatically guarantee approval of another.

Do authors have to change their existing publishing platform?

Authors published through Bowers Ink will be distributed through Bowers Ink’s publishing accounts.
Network members not publishing through us can continue using their existing platforms.

How is Bowers Ink different from other publishers?

  • We do not take rights

  • We do not lock authors into long-term contracts

  • Authors earn 90% royalties

  • We combine publishing with a built-in author network