Marketing a book is often harder than actually writing it. Authors are essentially asked to switch from being deep, introverted creatives to savvy, extroverted growth hackers overnight. The process is riddled with common friction points. Here are the top 10…
Congratulations on publishing your hardcover! Seeing your book ready for the world is a massive milestone. First, a vital bit of industry clarity: hitting "Publish" on IngramSpark releases your book's metadata (ISBN, description, price, cover) into a global wholesale database.…
Tired of reading the exact same book club selections? It's time for a total palette cleanser? If your book club is stuck in a loop of predictable historical fiction and identical domestic thrillers, it’s time to shake things up. You…
Every author remembers the adrenaline of launch day. The champagne pops, the social media feeds light up, and for a brief moment, your book is the center of the universe. But what happens on day 100? Or day 365? In…
While it sounds great on paper, many experienced indie authors purposely leave this box unchecked. You should avoid KDP Expanded Distribution if any of the following apply to your strategy: 1. You plan to use IngramSpark directly If you want…