Some people discount authors who pay to publish their books. But here’s the thing—no matter how you publish your book, you have to pay a price. The question, then, isn’t whether you’ll pay to publish. It’s what you will pay. The Price of Traditional...
If you want your book to look professional and be easy to read, keep it out of the gutter. No, this isn’t a warning against writing trashy books. It’s a warning to keep your book’s content where it belongs. What’s a Book Gutter? The book gutter is where two facing...
Eek! I used Ingram Spark to print and distribute my book, but the cover image is missing on my Amazon listing. What do I do? If you said that before finding this blog, you’re in luck. Because you’ve fallen upon the answer. What’s the Problem? When...
Wondering why your book sales aren’t showing up on your IngramSpark dashboard? You’re not alone. Here are a couple answers to this common burning book-sales question. Answer 1: They’re on the Way When you sell a book, you want to know about it. You...
If you’ve ever wished you could make your little book a little bit littler, Ingram Spark has good news. You can! In a recent email announcement, they stated the following: You asked and we’ve listened! We are pleased to announce that you can now set up your...
Thanks to print-on-demand technology, indie authors can have their books printed and distributed any way they want. For many, that means go with every possible option. But is it a good idea to offer your book as a paperback, hardcover, and ebook? That depends on two...