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2021 Decision Guide for Evaluating eBook Distribution Options
Comprehensive guide to eBook distribution • Direct distribution or use a distributor? • Comparison chart of 11 distributors • The 5 key considerations • Which...
Learn MoreHow to use IngramSpark for Pre-Orders with Amazon KDP Print
How to get the same book release date when using Amazon KDP print and IngramSpark • Four reasons why pre-order is important • Caution about...
Learn MoreShould You Use Amazon KDP Select or Distribute Your Book Wide?
What is KDP Select?Is KDP Select worth it?What are the pros & cons?How does KDP Select work?Strategies and considerations
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How to Get the Same Pre-Order Release Date for KDP & IngramSpark
The professional way to release your book is to have both the print and eBook share the same launch date. Here's how to do that...
Learn More10 Things to Know About IngramSpark’s Self-Publishing Costs and Options
Know these rarely disclosed IngramSpark details—costs, shipping, settings, eBook royalties, support, speed, and one reason to always use Amazon KDP for paperbacks.
Learn MoreInconsistent Print-on-Demand Book Printing and What to Do About It
POD book printing makes self-publishing affordable, but quality is inconsistent: examples of 7 common issues, what to expect, and how to minimize problems.
Learn MoreAn 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...
Learn More10 Things Author-Publishers Should Know About Amazon Advantage
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;...
Learn MoreWhat 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.
Learn MoreAmazon Advantage vs Amazon Seller Central (Marketplace)—An FAQ
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...
Learn MoreIngramSpark 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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