Ingramspark ebook distribution rights

The epub file is a whopping 65mb, and the mobi file 112mb. Use this tool to determine how much you will pay to print and ship orders directly to yourself or to your customers. Your isbn is in kdps ingramspark account and needs to be released from them before you can proceed to claim the book at ingramspark. Every monthly issue will also be linked to direct orders from web consumers, and reach every. Kdp print kdpp and ingramspark is both offer great. Ingramspark is an online selfpublishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooks. Self published author book aggregators and distributors. Follow when setting up an ebook title on your ingramspark account, if you own the rights to sell digital content anywhere in the world, you can select yes to this option. And, just so you know, their distribution channel partner isingramspark lightningsource, as is all the small fry publishers out there. How to transfer your expanded distribution book to ingram. If you have forgotten your password, please enter your email address below. November 6th, april 17th, january 1st 2017 updates.

Ingramspark requires that ebooks be saved in epub format, the universal opensource file format for digital books. Expanded distribution through amazon kdp if you want to keep your paperback publishing options simple you can choose to only sell your print on demand paperback through amazon kdp, and click the option expanded distribution. I prefer to avoid the extended distribution on amazon. Ebook distribution is also possible, with ebooks made available to major online retail. Case study and results from using ingramspark ebook distribution, a option for selfpublishers. Dont be fooled by expensive selfpublishing packages that claim to distribute your book to thousands of outlets. To make authors lives easier, weve compiled everything you need to know about ebook distribution in this guide which we religiously update every year to make sure that all the information in it is up to date. Ingramspark connects your book to the distribution network, which includes access to bookstores, online stores, retailers, libraries, and universities.

This will limit sales of your publication to the selected territories only. And, just so you know, their distribution channel partner isingramspark lightningsource, as is. Black denim lit automatically becomes available through the ingramspark global network of retail partners. Then, indicate the territories in which you hold rights. Below is a list of territories included in each kindle store.

If you select us,we will only distribute your title in the united states. Sep 08, 2017 how to get the same book release date when using createspace and ingramspark september 8, 2017 by david wogahn 6 comments youve heard that you should offer your print book for preorder, but createspace does not support preorder so you need to use ingramspark. Because this is a political book the publisher, fact over fiction publishing, needed it on the market as soon as possible to take advantage of interest in the midterm. Whether you selfdistribute, or use an aggregator like ingramspark for ebook distribution, you need to periodically monitor your books presence out on the digital bookshelves. The best part about using ingramspark for both your print and ebook publishing and distribution is that you can manage all formats of your book. 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. Reliable print book and ebook distribution from one selfpublishing service. This happens automatically when you upload your ebook to ingramspark.

Why ill never use ingramspark again the writers cookbook. Ingramspark prints physical book orders and ships it to the customer, retailer, or library. Ebook publishing with ingramspark selfpublish your ebook. In addition, publisher grants ls those ancillary rights as are reasonably necessary to effect the distribution of digital media files to resellers, including, but not limited to the right to reproduce and create copies of, convert, encode, encrypt, decrypt, transmit, and perform the digital media files as required to effectuate such rights. Ingramsparks global distribution network is called ingram book group.

Ingramspark ebook distribution black denim lit automatically becomes available through the ingramspark global network of retail partners. Ebook distribution is a complex, everevolving topic. Hardcovers, paperbacks, and ebooks in color or black and white. 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. Ingramspark is a printondemand printer and distributor that you can use alongside kdp print formerly createspace to maximize your paperback distribution reach and royalties. Ingramspark is part of the ingram content group, the largest book distributor in the united states.

Ingramspark 1106design 1106 design indie publishing. 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. Over 39,000 retailers, libraries, and indie stores are waiting, along with their eager techforward customers. If you re interested in learning about every part of ebook distribution, we. Booksellers and libraries purchase paperbacks from large distributors. If you dont hold worldwide rights to sell and distribute your title, choose individual territories. Global book distribution with ingramspark access 40k. Sell your book around the world through a network of global online retailers global ebook distribution made simple. 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. Every year, new retailers open their gates, while existing ones close.

Distribution blackdenimlit brings you science fiction. They also suggest you create your cover and interior with indesign. 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. This article covers the reasoning behind that strategy and the. Indie authors can upload ebooks to each online ebook retailer directly, but we might instead choose to distribute them using an ebook aggregator like smashwords, ingramspark, vook or bookbaby. Kdp distributes ebooks to kindle only, albeit on amazon websites worldwide. Ingramspark is connected to the ordering systems of 39,000 global booksellers, libraries, and online retailers. The two i work with are amazon to reach the amazon universe and ingramspark to reach and expanded distribution.

Ingramspark requires that ebooks be saved in the epub format, the universal file format for. Dont miss the world of readers who only read ebooks. If applicable, sales taxes will be applied at the time an order is placed on your account. 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. Youve written your book but now you need a distribution plan to make sure you can reach your audience. This is how to get kdp to release your title and allow you to claim it at ingramspark.

If you own the rights to sell this digital content anywhere in the world, select yes. When setting up an ebook title on your ingramspark account, if you own the rights to sell digital content anywhere in the world, you can. This should be plastered in big, red warning text across every page. Surely, if i want to maximize my sales, i should make my ebook available to as many retailers as possible, right. Or should you stay with kdponly formerly createspace paperback distribution. Use this tool to determine the weight and spine width of your print titles. 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. Ingramspark is is a tool that provides publishers with simple and affordable access to ingrams global distribution network for print and e book content.

If this sounds right for what your needs are, selfpublishing and not using a. Ingramspark audacity ingramspark has the audacity to advertise on their site, we make the process easy for you. Debbie young, allis uk ambassador and author of winning shelf space. Ingrams online retail partners have access to listing your ebook on their website for customers to purchase. Successfully manage your ebook publishing from one platform with ingramspark. 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. Ksenia anskeblogdistributing your selfpublished books. Sign into your kdp account and go to the distribution tab. Additionally, if you would like them to enroll you in libraries and institutions for distribution, youve got to allow them to place their own isbn on the book, handing over the publishing rights. 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. Ingram spark is a company that helps authors get their books created. If your epub file is ready, upload it to the ebook file box. Authorimprints specializes in managing ebook distribution for independent publishers.

I have a 32page book i want to print with an independent ecofriendly printer. Nov 15, 2018 when a reader orders a copy of your book from the sales outlets serviced by either of them for kdp print, amazons stores worldwide, and for ingramspark bricksandmortar bookstores and libraries, they fund the production, bill the customer, take their cut for production and distribution, then pay you the rest. You can see your title on the amazon kindle store or apples ibookstore, and more than 70 book distributors worldwide. Setting up an account with is relatively easy, and certainly a lot easier than setting an account up with lightning source lsi. Using ingramspark alongside kdp print createspace for. Ingramspark is is a selfpublishing company with a global distribution network, that allows selfpublished authors to publish and distribute print books and and ebooks ingramsparks global distribution network is called ingram book group. Use this tool to determine how much you will be paid on your print titles sold through the. Oct 09, 2014 any way you cut it, distribution is not a set and forget task. Weight and spine width calculator cover template generator use this tool to determine how much you will be paid on your print titles sold through the distribution channels. Retailer orders your book through ingramsparks distribution channel. Personally, i like to do amazon for amazon alone, and ingramspark for everyone else, especially bookstores. I then opted for expanded distribution on amazon kdp since i already.

How to get the same book release date when using createspace and ingramspark september 8, 2017 by david wogahn 6 comments youve heard that you should offer your print book for preorder, but createspace does not support preorder so you need to use ingramspark. Using ingramspark alongside kdp print createspace for print. This should be true if you are the author of the e book youre uploading, but research your regional laws if you feel unsure. No need to juggle multiple contracts for various individual distributors. Must be between 8 12 characters and contain at least 1 number, 1 capital letter, and 1 special character. If you enroll your paperback in expanded distribution, well make your book available to distributors so booksellers and libraries can find your. If youre interested in learning about every part of ebook distribution, we. Ingramspark makes distribution for selfpublishers even more expansive by granting access to ingram s global online and print distribution partners. Amazon issue is a little confusing but i think im geting it. Ingramspark connects your book to print and book distribution channels all over the world. May 14, 2019 ebook distribution is a complex, everevolving topic. Get your selfpublished books into bookstores explain why and how to use this strategy to.

You can take a look at the different services that they have available ranging from ebook distribution to printing books on demand. This ingram spark digital services agreement agreement. However, you cannot publish with them unless you create with indesign. Reliable print book and ebook distribution from one selfpublishing service your book online, in stores, and around the world 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. Title setup instructions and information for print books. Your guide to selfpublishing distribution services written word. How to get the same book release date when using createspace. One platform for all your print and ebook distribution needs worldwide.

She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. Reach readers around the globe with ingrams worldwide print and distribution program, global connect. A new temporary password will be generated and sent to you through email. Likewise, we can upload our print book to amazon via createspace directly but distribute to other online print book retailers and brickandmortar.

Lightning source customers who do not use coresource for ebook distribution can open an ingramspark account for this service. Ingramspark can connect your books to more than 87% of the world making your title available to more than 39,000 retailers and libraries. Printondemand with ingramspark pressbooks user guide. According to the company, their packages help you to get your book out to over 39,000 different retailers and. In addition to ingram s print facilities in the us, uk, and australia, you can also take advantage of ingram s print partnerships in china, germany, india, italy, poland, russia, south korea, spain, and brazil. Why indie authors should use both kdp print and ingramspark. Uncheck extended distribution to bookstores and libraries. Print titles arent the only books distributed through ingram.