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Unleash Your Book's Potential with IngramSpark
Fed up with hauling truckloads of books to every bookstore? Say hello to IngramSpark, the life-changing print-on-demand technology that's revolutionizing the indie author scene, especially for smaller publishers. With IngramSpark, your shelves stay neat, your wallet stays full, and you expand your market reach beyond your wildest dreams. So, why publish with IngramSpark, and how do you get started? Let's dive in!
Quit Wasting Time with Print-on-Demand
Print-on-demand (POD) is a buzzworthy printing technology and business process that's here to stay. POD lets you ditch the pre-printing headaches; you'll only need to print a book when an order comes in, which cuts down on costs and logistical nightmares. Say goodbye to bulky book piles and embrace thefuture!
Meet Ingram – The Book Distribution Big Kahuna
Ingram is one of the biggest companies in the world for print-on-demand, boasting a jaw-dropping network of over 40,000 stores, including the likes of Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor, and more. If you want to sell print books, Ingram's network is the holy grail of success and maximum sales potential.
Our Triumphant Platform Our website is the one-stop, online self-publishing platform that simplifies your journey to book-selling glory. This powerhouse lets you publish your book in all formats – print, ebook, and audiobook – and offers a plethora of support in book formatting, publishing, marketing, royalty reporting, and plenty more.
Why Ingram Via our Website?
With our platform, you can manage not just print books but ebooks and audiobooks too! We're the only online self-publishing platform you need to get your masterpiece onto Ingram's network as well as other prestigious outlets, like Apple, Google, and even the elusive Chinese market.
Witness the unbelievable features that make our platform stand out:
- Streamlined User Interface: An intuitive interface for book formatting, publishing, and tracking sales across all platforms, including Goodreads and booksellers alike.
- Auto Print Formatting: We handle all print-related formatting requirements for your Ingram books across every store.
- Transparent Analytics: Real-time sales tracking and pre-made sales charts to help you decipher your data.
- Book Promotion Services: Run ads, get featured spots, collect book reviews easily, and much more.
Effortless Ingram Print-on-Demand Conversion
To upload your book for Ingram printing and distribution, you'll need two files in docx, pdf, or epub format:
- A cover design file that includes the back cover, spine, and bleed area.
- A manuscript file containing all your book's pages.
With our platform, you're in good hands. Our ingenious system ensures you comply with Ingram's stringent requirements for every store. Learn more about POD requirements.
Conquering Costs with Ingram and our Platform
POD costs consist of manufacturing and printing fees, which vary based on factors like page count, color palette, and trim sizes. When it comes to distribution, these costs are deducted from the sales price. The remainder becomes your royalty earnings. Our platform conveniently offers an estimation tool to help you calculate your actual costs (totally free).
Roll up your sleeves, and let's dive into the distributing costs:
- Sell price: Set your book's price to attract potential readers.
- Distribution cost: This percentage varies per store but is typically around 45%.
- Manufacturing cost: This depends on the number of pages, color or black and white, and trim sizes.
Subtract the manufacturing cost from the sales price, and apply the distribution cost. The remaining amount is your royalty.
Plant Your Book's Flag in Countless Channels
The road to publishing POD books and scaling in thousands of channels is a breeze:
- Sign up for a no-strings-attached our website account
- Upload your print book
- Add print specifics like trim sizes
- Populate metadata like author name or retail price
- Enable the stores you'd like
- Submit for a lightning-fast review by our industry experts
Want to sail across Ingram's vast network and beyond? Join us on this incredible journey – it's totally free!
By partnering with IngramSpark through our platform, you can effortlessly delve into technology-driven finance and lifestyle opportunities. No more burdened wallets or cluttered shelves, as our platform allows you to publish in multiple formats (print, ebook, audiobook) and tackle print-on-demand (POD) tasks with ease. Moreover, you'll gain access to thousands of outlets, boosting your book's market reach and sales potential, all while maintaining a finger on the pulse of analytics and book promotion services.
