Ingramspark ebook distribution contract

This cost is waived if you select the 35% royalty plan which may be a boon if you want to set a. Every section you include in your manuscript foreword, dedication, chapters, etc. If there were no distribution sales, you will not receive a compensation report. May 15, 2019 ingramspark offers the same fullyintegrated print and digital products and distribution services enjoyed by bigtime publishers superb quality and industry connections backed by decades of experience all made easily accessible to the indiepublishing community through a single platform. Deciding where to publish your ebook can be difficultthere are so many ebook. This approach may also be necessary if there is a contractual obligation to replicate the printed work.

December 1st, october 25th, august 9th, june 5th you can use ingramspark alongside kdp print formerly createspace to maximize your printondemand distribution reach and profit from each sale. Coresource is ingrams allinone platform that combines digital file management with global distribution to ensure that your ebooks reach their full potential and you can maximize sales. The combined print book and ebook title setup fee applies when one print paperback or hardback and one electronic epub version of the same title are submitted at the same time. Publish on demand global china distribution publisher. Nov 15, 20 im currently using lsi and a discount of 20% for my print books. Why i wont be publishing books through ingramspark updated. Compensation payments for ebook sales is 40% of the list price of your ebook. Printondemand book design for kdp print createspace and. I write alpha ahole billionaires and plus sizebbw hispaniclatina so my targets look something like this yes im leaving some out because i cant give away everything age 25 54 gender female people who match interests. All this bodes well for selfpublishing authors, for whom ebooks are the preferred format. Aug 30, 2019 a selfpublished author can quickly get their print and ebook distributed to the most important online retailers by using just a couple services, all of which have no or very low upfront costs. Do i need different isbns for createspace and ingram. Within china podg currently has distribution into numerous foreign language bookstores and ebook sellers. Selfpublish and distribute your ebook with ingramspark to access major ebook.

Ebooks themselves make up close to 40% of all books sold, and in 2018 they are set to outsell print books in the us. Your ebook and print book titles and distribution can be managed from one place to help you make more, by spending less time. Check out these screenshots of our two example sites, ingramspark and. Control the cost of printing with print on demand from lightning source. Jun 01, 20 new ingram spark publishing program revealed june 1, 20 by michael kozlowski 2 comments ingram spark is a new digital publishing solution aimed at small and boutique publishers. Why indie authors should use both kdp print and ingramspark. The ultimate guide to selfpublishing platforms the. I then opted for expanded distribution on amazon kdp since i.

Using ingramspark alongside kdp print createspace for. One of the major benefits of using ingramspark is the access your book has to one of the industrys largest global distribution networks, offered by ingram. That means that with those new settings, to achieve the same profit, you only need to make 60% of the sales you would need to make previously. Now, here are 12 of the best selfpublishing companies to get your work out into the world. We have no contract with is to let distribute our ebooks to amazon. Our distribution agreement is nonexclusive and commission only. Your guide to selfpublishing distribution services written word. Ebook distribution is also possible, with ebooks made available to major online retail partners in ebook distribution channels including amazon, apple books, and kobo. Click on the blue sign agreements button, and you are ready to access your ingramspark account.

Compensation payments for ebook sales are 40% of the list price of your ebook. Jul 18, 2019 if youre on the 70% royalty plan, ebook delivery costs will be deducted from your royalty payments. Over 39,000 retailers, libraries, and indie stores are waiting, along with their eager techforward customers. Apple agency ebook optional if you want to distribute your ebooks to apples us and international ibooks and itunes stores. When you selfpublish with ingramspark, you are plugged in to one of the publishing industrys largest global book distribution networks, including access to over 40,000 independent bookstores. For this reason, the sales report you receive will be for sales 60 days prior. Just because youre publishing independently doesnt mean you have to do it alone.

A clear hierarchy and readable typeface help create a layout that is inviting to your reader. Ingram content group book distribution, print on demand. In cases of print and ebook distribution, the orders are added to your monthly compensation report when you sell a copy, and youll then receive your compensation. Ebook distribution through amazon andor draft 2 digital. Ingramsparks print and ebook distribution is a great way to get global. Books in kdp extended distribution are listed at ingram. Use this tool to determine how much you will be paid on your print titles sold through the distribution channels. Join our community to ask your fellow ingramspark publishers for advice, share ideas, or just say hi. Using ingramspark alongside kdp print createspace for print. With ingramspark, publishers can make their titles available to the worlds largest distribution network without having to set up accounts with individual vendors or manage updates to their titles in multiple places. Print and ebook solutions for publishers ingram content group. Run a social media giveaway, gift your books to readers at an event, or send copies to newsletter subscribers. Ingramspark is is a tool that provides publishers with simple and affordable access to ingrams global distribution network for print and e book content. With ingramspark, you can distribute your ebooks on amazon.

This is a forum where you can discuss what has or hasnt worked for you and hear what your fellow publishers have to say. Ingramspark offers hardcover printondemand, a wide selection of book trims, cover options and printincolor capabilities, as well as distribution and fulfillment to more than 39,000 booksellers, online retailers and libraries around the world who work with ingramspark. Ls entered into an agreement with trusted and vetted printers in certain markets, not currently served directly by ingramls, to provide print and. With kdp print formerly createspace, you get fast distribution to amazon. Sep 24, 2017 in december 2016 i wrote about transferring my books from createspace expanded distribution to ingramspark the process was easier than id anticipated, because ingramspark has directions for transferring title assignment right on the site, and both createspace and ingramspark were available to help walk me through the process. With one of the most expansive and trusted networks in the industry, we make certain your books get there, while saving you money all along the way. Ingramspark is the ideal place to go to publish your work. Once you write and format your book, we make it possible to share it with the world. How to print advance reader copy arc books using ingramspark. Dont be fooled by expensive selfpublishing packages that claim to distribute your book to thousands of outlets. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors.

Ingramsparks global distribution network is called ingram book group. Print and ebook solutions for publishers ingram content. Ksenia anskeblogdistributing your selfpublished books. See what you are interested in and enjoy irresistible prices as well. What are the best selfpublishing companies for authors. Printondemand with ingramspark pressbooks user guide. Createspace gets you higher margin through amazon and cheaper author copies for giveaways and hand sales. Compensation payment information for ebook sales through ingramspark. Amazon issue is a little confusing but i think im geting it. If the author makes or requests changes to the content aside from typographical errors in excess of 5% of the. As you can see from the table below, they advertise their combined package as the best deal, which is true. Once you select i accept for the agreements, you will enter your electronic signature and title e.

Can we publish the same ebook separately through ingramspark and kdp. Ingramspark was created for selfpublished authors in 20. Debbie young, allis uk ambassador and author of winning shelf space. One platform for all your print and ebook distribution needs worldwide. Ingramspark is is a printondemand, digital printing company for books, and also formats ebooks. Successfully manage your ebook publishing from one platform with ingramspark. How to activate an ingramspark account ingramspark. I was to distribute my ebook with lsi but my lsi rep said ingramspark has a far great ebook distribution reach than lsi. Your content, shipped anywhere in the world, with speed and reliabilitythats fullservice publishing from ingram. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40% of ebook sales. Dont miss the world of readers who only read ebooks. If youre interested in learning about every part of ebook distribution, we. The title setup fee is charged at the time both sets of the metadata and files are uploaded and validated within the ingramspark website.

Nov 15, 2018 if you want to reach more readers and make more money, the alliance of independent authors alli recommends that you use both kdp print and ingramspark together. The publisher agrees to provide page proofs of the material prior to publication. I know ingram spark publishes to the istore and kindle but if i go with ingramspark can i opt out of these 2. Compensation payment information for ebook sales through. I plan to use createspace for distribution to amazon only, and use ingramspark for distribution everywhere else except amazon. Ingramspark is the only publishing platform that delivers fully integrated print, digital, wholesale, and distribution services to the book industry through a single source. A dedicated book sectionpage on the legacy book press website. Oct 09, 2014 if so, you cant use ingramspark for ebook distribution or suspend it for your 90 day exclusivity period.

Hardcovers, paperbacks, and ebooks in color or black and white. In order to bring you this list, i have personally worked with most of these companies, some more than others, and will break down the pros and cons of each. Jun 16, 2015 when setting up the books on ingramspark, from the 3 distribution options they are offering print and ebook, print only, ebook only i have selected print only, which didnt compete with the kindle ebook version distributed via createspace, but it created another paperback version that showed up on as a competing title. Distribution of the print book through amazon andor ingramspark. I say that because most new indie or selfpublishers use printondemand printers like createspace and ingramspark or sister lightening source and these printers provide the isbn barcode free. Setting up an account with is relatively easy, and certainly a lot easier than setting an account up with lightning source lsi.

So, in a sense, it is a very big deal for many authors and publishers to be locked. Many indies focus on using amazons own createspace, but you can access thousands more bookstores, universities, retailers, libraries and booksellers through ingram spark for extended distribution. Reliable print book and ebook distribution from one selfpublishing service. Ebsco is wellknown for its distribution of magazine and journal subscriptions to libraries. Considering the cost, as well as the inferior print quality of bound books, i can vouch as a bestselling author whose books have been published by the leading ten publishers, that ingramspark is a slum ondemand printer.

If i do that, may i still sign up with ingramspark full distribution program and then later with amazon and still sell books off my website or at public events. So how does ingramspark ebook distribution compare. Jun 03, 20 ingramspark is intended to be an easy way for independent publishers to begin working with lightning source and ingram for distribution for p and e. Ebook publishing with ingramspark selfpublish your ebook. Its an easytouse, online publishing tool that provides publishers with simple, costeffective access to ingrams global distribution network for print titles and e. If you opted out of the amazon agreement, compensation is paid at 45% of the list price. Book barcode basics when using createspace or ingramspark pod. Led by a passion to see more books, in all formats, reach more markets across the globe with speed and ease, ingram publisher services offers an extensive selection of tools and services along with access to an industryleading e book platform. If youre an independent author or publisher looking to publish quality print books and ebooks with global book distribution and free resources to help you selfpublish successfully, youve come to the right place.

Selling more books in print through ingram spark and aer. Jan 02, 2020 ingramspark refuses to reply to my inquiries or accept responsibility. Ebsco is another popular library service company that has been around for years. No need to juggle multiple contracts for various individual distributors. Once you finish and format your book we make it possible to share it with the world. This article covers the reasoning behind that strategy and the. One book or thousands print what you need and nothing more. Listing of the announcement of publication on legacy book press social media channels. When readers buy a book they like, they can lend it to others. The reason ingramspark deserves serious consideration. I have a 32page book i want to print with an independent ecofriendly printer. As you said in the article, ingramspark gives you major worldwide distribution. Get your selfpublished books into bookstores explain why and how to use this strategy to. Print titles arent the only books distributed through ingram.

Selfpublishing concierge nonfiction authors association. Global book distribution with ingramspark access 40k. May 25, 2017 the authors guild honors toni morrison, james patterson, andingramspark in feature articles by porter anderson may 25, 2017 at the authors guilds 25th annual gala in new york, traditional publishing stars and a selfpublishing engine are applauded for distinguished service to writers. November 6th, april 17th, january 1st 2017 updates. It is associated with ingram content group, a major book printerwholesaler, and is the selfpublishing branch of lightning source, inc. New shelves books why you need both ingramspark and kdp. Create your publisher account at ingramspark and use this code. Why ill never use ingramspark again the writers cookbook. In fact, once your book is approved, we encourage you to find as many distributors as possible without overlap of course. In my experience, it is best to stick with ebook to see how it goes first and later consider the print book and then the treacherous ingramspark waters if ye dare and are brave, especially for your first book or at least, just stick to amazons print book as an option as it is a lot easier. Dec 11, 2017 as global, mobile and digital book sales continue to expand into new markets, there is a continued desire for print in established markets. The big ouch is that ingram pays a flat 40% of net sales, which is the money they receive from the retailer when the ebook is sold. Interior book design manuscript formatting professionally formatted text is an important part of book design. If you are planning to use a pod printer you probably do not need to buy a barcode.