One aspect I think is always important to mention and clarify is that the options available for hardcovers are quite different between IngramSpark and Amazon. I specifically went with Ingramspark to have the dust cover jacket and laminate cover, which Amazon does not offer. To me, the quality and presentation of my hardcover through IngramSpark has made the extra hassle at times worthwhile. 😊
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic distinction. I've not spent a lot of time on hard covers but I will do that coming up soon. Thank you!
@camimichaels8156
10 ай бұрын
I want to publish a children's book and I have an illustrator that will prepare and format the book for KDP. Can I use the same formatting for IngramSpark? Love your videos. Up to the point and so much info!
@ProfessorBurlingame
Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with selling wide and not simply relying on Amazon. It gives people/the consumer a choice and provides book distributors with the opportunity to give Amazon some nice competition. I've not made my book available through Ingram Spark, though. They always seem like a hassle and every time I hear anything new it doesn't change my opinion. Thank you both for the great food for thought!
@SelfPubWithAndy
Жыл бұрын
Love the bloopers! 😆 ps: the end-screen videos didn't pop up 😉 #NoBoringBooks
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I had technical difficulties today and I figured it was better to post it without the end screens that not post at all (because I missed Tuesday this week for the first time in years!!!). Anyway - it's fixed now so I think we're good but sometimes I miss it so I am always grateful for you letting me know. Have a great weekend.
@ScullyPop
Жыл бұрын
Great topic today, Julie!
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
We can thank Joanne for that :D
@michelleoconnell7944
Жыл бұрын
I’ve learned so much ! Thank you! What kind of return bills should I plan for ? I would hope it would never happen but I want to be prepared.
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
This video gets into the math more: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yKtvr2pqemZkqn4si=s70Ao9JC-bRn_UPT
@mabelandstanleypublishing
9 ай бұрын
Can you publish via ingram only and still get an amazon bestseller if the sales are via amazon? Do tour ingram printed books count as amazon sales if that's where readers buy them?
@elizabethb9186
4 ай бұрын
I put my own ISBN on KDP first and didn't finish or upload, then signed up for Ingram. I realized that Ingram said print and distribute with them is all or nothing. And I think the book will be on Amazon with Ingram anyway. I couldn't find a way to take it off KDP now. And I'm worried about what will happen when it releases. Advice please.
@renepoggenpoel1711
Жыл бұрын
Thank you much for the insights. It’s a little nerve wracking to have your book on Amazon only, and from all the videos I’ve been watching, Ingram Spark is not making a good impression. My book will be published in November hopefully.
@TonyJacobsenUNBREAKABLE
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering these questions! #NoBoringBooks
@josephcorica6896
5 ай бұрын
So I am setting up an IngramSpark account because I have a kdp book already in circulation as of last month. Can I just give Ingram that ISBN and let them distribute it or do I need to create a separate ISBN?
@michaelfacherty6722
Жыл бұрын
An American author recently mentioned that some supermarkets and coffee chains will hold mini events for an author to sell books in-store. Unfortunately, we don't have that in the UK but would you recommend trying it to your American authors? I guess it might work best for fiction but the cafe version might work for non-fiction if the event was advertised to interested local groups?
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
Great question - I think that if it's available and it's a fit for your book try it! It really depends on the audience.
@clairearbogast1085
Ай бұрын
I have my paperback/ebook books on preorder with Ingramspark, my kindle version on preorder with KDP, and am waiting until release day to publish my paperback on KDP since there is no preorder. Now on Amazon, the kindle (sourced by KDP) and the paperback (sourced from Ingramspark) are listed separately. So if a person looks for other editions, either on kindle or the paperback listing, there are none. This seems bad. Plus I can't promote the preorder without providing links to two different pages. Any suggestions?
@BookLaunchers
Ай бұрын
You have to contact KDP to get the books linked together.
@ryanrogers7158
10 ай бұрын
I'm debating between KDP and IngramSpark, and have also considered a handful of author assistance firms. Unfortunately, I've never been convinced that paid assistance in worth the price, because I know that the vast majority of KDP books never sell more than 100 in their lifetime, and the profits usually just don't support any extra expenses. More importantly, my book is very small-- like a gift pamphlet or short story (not "low-content")-- so the profits per book WILL be small. But it's very hard to find information about small books (
@BookLaunchers
10 ай бұрын
We don't generally work in small books so I'm not the best person to provide support. We like the book to be about 120 pages so you can get a good spine for a title. Depending on your market there could be profit but it's going to be in the volume. Most of our clients are making their big returns through product, service, speaking or other bigger picture things not straight book sales. I will offer that every once in awhile a small book can have a big impact and sell really well. One of my top reads of 2023 was a tiny book called You2 (you squared not you too) and it's got a staple for binding.
@walterchamberlain9052
Жыл бұрын
Hi Julie, I was wondering if a particular OS/word processing system is better than the others for writers (Apple Pages vs MS Word, etc.). If you've done a video for that, please direct me to it, as I would like to watch it. Thank so much
@BookLaunchers
Жыл бұрын
I need to update this a bit but my answer stays the same: kzitem.info/news/bejne/x42mrpOYe5WToG0si=HPFLwBSEQi7o3Pnk
@chinitareid8625
Жыл бұрын
HELLO SO REVIEWS ARE THE PAGES OF MY BOOK? Thank You so much.
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