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How to Evaluate the Best Hybrid Publishers—Criteria, Red Flags, Options

The 4 most important criteria for evaluating a hybrid publisher | 7 hybrid publishers with traditional publisher capabilities | 4 red flags to watch for...

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IngramSpark Share and Sell direct to readers purchase links

IngramSpark Share & Sell Direct to Readers—How It Works, Who It’s For

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.

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Ultimate Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print

The 2024 Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print

How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and...

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An Introduction to Using Amazon KDP for Self-Publishing

Introduction to KDP costs and royalties | Key benefits and features | Competitors and alternatives | Other options for selling books on Amazon | Considerations...

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Self-Published Book Distribution vs Distributors

What is a Book Distributor? Options for Distribution of Self-Published Books

Distribution, distributor, wholesaler, warehousing, and fulfillment! This article explains what you need to know when printing your book. Contains flowcharts showing the functions.

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How to Evaluate the Best Hybrid Publishers—Criteria, Red Flags, Options

The 4 most important criteria for evaluating a hybrid publisher | 7 hybrid publishers with traditional publisher capabilities | 4 red flags to watch for...

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IngramSpark Share & Sell Direct to Readers—How It Works, Who It’s For

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.

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The 2024 Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print

How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and...

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IngramSpark and Ingram Services: What Self-Publishers Need to Know

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...

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Crowdfunding for Authors-Unlock the Power to Write and Launch Your Book

Crowdfunding for Authors: Unlock the Power to Write & Launch Your Book

Crowdfunding for authors is a viable option for raising money to publish a book and build a community of readers. Includes examples of "perks," and...

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