IngramSpark
You Have a Story. Share It with the World.
Overview
IngramSpark is a self-publishing platform that enables authors to publish and distribute print books and ebooks. Its key strength lies in its connection to the Ingram Book Group, the world's largest book distributor, providing access to over 40,000 retailers, libraries, and schools worldwide.
✨ Key Features
- Global print-on-demand (POD) distribution network
- Wide variety of trim sizes, bindings (paperback and hardcover), and paper options
- Ebook distribution to major retailers
- High-quality book printing
- Ability to set wholesale discounts to attract retailers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unrivaled global distribution network for print books, reaching bookstores and libraries that KDP cannot.
- Offers hardcover printing options.
- Considered the industry standard for getting books into the traditional retail supply chain.
Unique Value: Provides independent authors with access to the same global print distribution network used by traditional publishers, making their books available to virtually any bookstore or library in the world.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Distributing print-on-demand paperbacks and hardcovers to a global network of retailers and libraries.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Authors looking for a simple, free platform primarily for ebooks.
- Beginners who may find the platform less intuitive than competitors like KDP or Draft2Digital.
🏆 Alternatives
While KDP is dominant for Amazon sales, IngramSpark is superior for reaching the broader book market, including independent bookstores and international retailers.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: As of May 2023, it is free to upload and publish print and ebook titles. Costs are incurred from printing and distribution.
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