What percentage does Ingram Sparks take?
Ingram Spark already takes 45% of your revenue for its POD services, plus an additional fee for printing your book.
What is the difference between IngramSpark and Lightning Source?
IngramSpark is for independent publishers or self-published authors looking for the high quality, professional products and services that Ingram provides. Lightning Source is for mid to large size publishers seeking a more expansive, hands-on publishing service from Ingram.
Is it free to publish with IngramSpark?
Publishing. It’s free to create an IngramSpark account. This includes: Global book distribution for more sales opportunities.
Does IngramSpark take a commission?
But IngramSpark does charge a fee. It is $49.00 per title. But that is not all. To make any revisions to your book after it has been published could cost you a whopping $25.00 each time, and, you’d have to go through the publishing set up again.
How much do authors make from IngramSpark?
Ingram Spark will take the $4.16 out of that total due for the printing and send you $3.49. Ingram will then take the book that they bought from you (through Ingram Spark) and sell it to bookstores and libraries at a discount of anywhere from 20% – 42%. You make $7.65 but have to pay for printing out of that.
How does IngramSpark pay authors?
Whenever someone places an order for your book, IngramSpark prints the required copies of your book and has them delivered directly to whoever bought them. When your book starts generating sales, you get royalties or (as IngramSpark calls it) ‘publisher compensation’ from the revenue generated by your book.
How much should I pay for an ISBN?
$125
A single ISBN would cost you $125, but a bulk of 10 only costs $295. Meaning if you purchased 10, each ISBN would cost you $29.50, a 76% discount….
| Number of ISBNs | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 | $125 |
| 10 | $295 |
| 100 | $575 |
Does IngramSpark provide free ISBN?
Does IngramSpark Offer Free ISBNs? Yes! IngramSpark recently began offering free ISBNs for U.S. self-publishers! You can access this in your IngramSpark account during the title setup process.
Can I publish on IngramSpark and KDP?
Yes, you can distribute through IngramSpark and Amazon KDP at the same time… as long as you’re not using KDP’s expanded distribution and as long as you pay attention to that note about ebook distribution above and make sure there’s no conflict.
How long does it take to publish a book on IngramSpark?
The typical turnaround time for file review is 3-5 business days for new titles.
How much does it cost to register an ISBN?
A single ISBN would cost you $125, but a bulk of 10 only costs $295. Meaning if you purchased 10, each ISBN would cost you $29.50, a 76% discount….
| Number of ISBNs | Cost |
|---|---|
| 100 | $575 |
How do I get an ISBN number for self publishing?
Provide Your Own ISBN You can purchase your own ISBN from Bowker or through your local ISBN agency. If you are reprinting your book, the title, author name, and binding type must remain the same. A new edition requires a new ISBN. Your book’s imprint must match what’s on file with your ISBN.