Distribution, selling direct, ISBN, LCCN/Library of Congress, barcodes, pricing.
POD book printing makes self-publishing affordable, but quality is inconsistent: examples of 7 common issues, what to expect, and how to minimize problems.
Inconsistent Print-on-Demand Book Printing and What to Do About It Read More »
Introduction to KDP costs and royalties | Key benefits and features | Competitors and alternatives | Other options for selling books on Amazon | Considerations before establishing your free account | A guide to account setup | FAQ & resources
An Introduction to Using Amazon KDP for Self-Publishing Read More »
Advantage is for traditionally printed books and works differently than POD. 10 things you need to know; 8 important FAQs; 5 biggest complaints we hear; other options.
10 Things Author-Publishers Should Know About Amazon Advantage Read More »
Distribution, distributor, wholesaler, warehousing, and fulfillment! This article explains what you need to know when printing your book. Contains flowcharts showing the functions.
What is a Book Distributor? Options for Distribution of Self-Published Books Read More »
A comparison of Amazon Advantage to Amazon Seller Central, also called Marketplace. Includes an 11-point table comparing the two book selling services and additional resources for self-published book distribution.
Amazon Advantage vs Amazon Seller Central (Marketplace)—An FAQ Read More »
Here’s how IngramSpark Share & Sell purchase links work; with costs, features, alternatives, FAQs. And why it probably isn’t a fit for multi-book authors.
IngramSpark Share & Sell Direct to Readers—How It Works, Who It’s For Read More »
How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and Resources
The 2024 Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print Read More »
Self-publishers know about IngramSpark, part of Lightning Source. Here it is within other Ingram Content Group services such as Ingram iD, Ingram iPage, and the book distributors PGW and Two Rivers.
IngramSpark and Ingram Services: What Self-Publishers Need to Know Read More »
Amazon KDP’s Schedule a Release is not the same as IngramSpark Pre-Order, but it’s still useful. Here are 3 situations to use it instead of IngramSpark.
Amazon KDP Schedule a Release vs. IngramSpark Pre-Order Read More »
It can be frustrating selling books on Amazon.
These 15 FAQs address misunderstandings and misconceptions about book retailing, the book business in general, and Amazon’s own policies.
Selling Books on Amazon—Are They Ripping Me Off? Read More »
