Inkshares, founded in 2013 by Thaddeus Woodman, Lawrence Levitsky, Adam Gomolin, and Jeremy Thomas, is a publishing and literary rights-management platform headquartered in Oakland, California. The platform's core mission is to democratize the publishing process by allowing authors to post partial manuscripts, which are then evaluated based on reader interest. Inkshares offers comprehensive services including editing, production, distribution, marketing, and the sale of movie and TV rights. Their market focus spans North America with an eye on international sales and media adaptations.

Notable figures affiliated with Inkshares include its founders, who have collectively fostered a community of over 100,000 authors and readers. Key achievements include successful book launches that have made it to bookstores and adaptations for television and film. Inkshares has significantly impacted the publishing industry by providing a viable alternative to traditional publishing houses, empowering authors to build their readership and secure pre-orders before their books are even published.