You uploaded to KDP. You called it distribution.
The misdiagnosisThe misdiagnosis is that Amazon is enough.
The real diagnosisAmazon is the largest. It is not all. IngramSpark is the network that gets you into Barnes & Noble, indie bookstores, libraries, and international print-on-demand. Skipping it leaves money and reach on the table.
What IngramSpark Adds
| Channel | Without IS | With IS |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes & Noble print | Hard | Easier |
| Indie bookstores | Almost impossible | Possible with effort |
| International print POD | Limited | Wider |
| Library print orders | Hard | Easier |
Three IngramSpark Tips
- Set a returnable trade discount. Bookstores require it.
- Use a different ISBN from your KDP copy if your interior differs.
- Schedule pre-orders at least 90 days out.
The boring tab is the one that pays in five years.
Set up takes a few hours. The return is multi-year.
The dare (not assignment)Open the IngramSpark account this month. Upload one backlist title. Set the returnable discount. Save the future.
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— The Book Maven
