Book Distribution
Why Book Metadata, Keywords, and Categories Matter for Discoverability
If you ask most authors what makes a book successful, they will usually point to the writing, the cover, or…
IngramSpark 2026 Price Changes
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the company, IngramSpark is a self-publishing platform that offers print-on-demand services similar…
Standard Paperback vs Mass Market Paperback
The term “paperback” is commonly used to refer to any printed book without a hardcover. However, a nuanced difference exists…
IngramSpark Change Means More Dollars in Authors’ Pockets
IngramSpark has introduced an ecommerce option they call Shareable Purchase Links (SPL) which allows books produced by Ingram to be…
How to Get an ISBN for Your Book
When you have finished writing, editing, and formatting a book and are ready to self-publish, the last thing on your…
What Is a Vanity Press?
Finishing your book is a major milestone. The next step—publishing—can feel overwhelming. Many companies promise to make the process easy.…
Understanding ISBNs for Authors
Confused about ISBNs, what they are, why you need them, and how they help you as an independent author? Let’s…
What Happened to CreateSpace?
As we all know, the self-publishing industry – and the tools and resources we use to get ready to self-publish…