What Publisher Pays the Highest Royalty?

What Publisher Pays the Highest Royalty?

When you sign a contract with a book publisher, getting the highest royalty possible allows you to make the most money possible. Sound like something you want to do? Here’s what to expect from different types of publishers. Traditional Publishing Payments...
What Will You Pay to Publish Your Book?

What Will You Pay to Publish Your Book?

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...
Keep Your Book out of the Gutter

Keep Your Book out of the Gutter

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...
My Book Cover Is Missing on Amazon—Help!

My Book Cover Is Missing on Amazon—Help!

You published your book and are thrilled to have family and friends order it. But there’s a problem. Your book cover isn’t showing on Amazon. Everything else about your book is there, but the cover has disappeared. While there’s little you can do...
Why Aren’t My Book Sales Showing on IngramSpark?

Why Aren’t My Book Sales Showing on IngramSpark?

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...
Ingram Expands (and Shrinks) Their Trim Sizes

Ingram Expands (and Shrinks) Their Trim Sizes

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...