Go Publish Yourself: An IngramSpark Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Book Marketing Tips Oct 02, 2018

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The number one rule of book marketing is understanding your audience. Until you know who your audience is and where they hang out, you can’t begin to market your book effectively. We discuss this as well as author websites, author branding, advertising, author events, book reviews, and more. If you don’t yet have a book to market, publish today with IngramSpark at http://selfpub.is/2OzJ9SS

Tips to Create Book Cover and Interior Files Sep 25, 2018

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Did you know there are actual human beings reviewing your book cover and interior files at IngramSpark? We’re sharing tips on how to create your book files, including file recommendations, free tools, and discounts with book design experts to help you get your files just right! All of the book design tips shared here are to make your book look professional and create a more enjoyable reading experience for readers worldwide. To upload your book with IngramSpark, visit http://selfpub.is/2NQCUNk

How to Sell a Book to Independent Bookstores Sep 18, 2018

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If you’re trying to share your book with as many readers as possible, don’t forget your local independent bookstores! On this episode, we talk to indie bookseller and store co-owner Karen Hayes about what your book needs in order to be considered for this sales channel. Get a better understanding of wholesale discounts, trade standards, returns, and hear how bookstores achieve success by understanding their local communities, something you also need to do when pitching your book to bookstores! Publish with IngramSpark today for access to more distribution channels, like indie bookstores: http://selfpub.is/2xpBsqL

Tips and Technology: How to Self-Publish like a Pro Sep 11, 2018

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The beauty of technology is that it helps you craft, finalize, publish, print, and distribute your book. Book publishing and self-publishing is a business, and when time and budget are limited, it’s helpful for independent publishers to enlist technology and industry experts for help. Learn how to self-publish like a pro and if you’re ready to publish today, create an account with IngramSpark at: https://selfpub.is/2PnVpWn

Finding Your Author Community Sep 04, 2018

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Writing can be a solitary process, but publishing isn’t! There are so many opportunities for authors to connect with and support one another, share what’s worked or hasn’t worked, and receive advice from industry experts. We’ll discuss a few places you can find author support: writing communities, booksellers and librarians, conferences, associations, social media, and IngramSpark’s own Community. For more publishing support, check out the IngramSpark Academy of free online publishing courses: https://selfpub.is/2oqxydk

How to Self-Publish: FAQs and Self-Publishing Tips Aug 28, 2018

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Book marketing, metadata, pricing your book, discounting, ISBNs, and more. We’ve identified several questions indie publishers ask more than any others. Get answers to what inquiring self-publishers want to know to inform your book publishing from the start, and if you’re ready to publish today, visit https://selfpub.is/2MoAF3L

Global Book Distribution for Indie Publishers Aug 21, 2018

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It’s time to think beyond Amazon and your local bookstore for sales of your indie published titles. It’s a mistake to think indie publishers can’t reach a worldwide audience; you can! There’s a great wide world out there, and you never know where your readers will live, so why not make your book available to everyone? Find out all of the places Ingram can distribute your book, tips on what kinds of books tend to succeed in what countries, and how to get your book enrolled in global book distribution. Visit your IngramSpark account to update your book’s distribution today: https://selfpub.is/2Bk1Asw

How Did Ingram Get Its Start? Aug 14, 2018

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The intent of Ingram is to help a publisher run their business better. Hear from the man himself, John Ingram, Chairman of Ingram Content Group, on how Ingram got it’s start, how print on demand became a cornerstone of Ingram’s publishing services as a financial solution for traditional and indie publishers alike, and where John sees Ingram in the future. Every publisher wants to achieve book sales, but very few think creatively about their supply chain and their book’s connection to the market, which is where Ingram comes in. To start your publishing journey with a company that cares about your publishing success, visit https://selfpub.is/2Oqax5c

Book Sales to Big Screens: Spotlight on Anna Todd Jun 05, 2018

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Anna Todd discusses how her love for fanfiction spurred her on to being an internationally bestselling author who now has a book scheduled to release as a movie in 2019. She shares how she got her start posting her books on Wattpad, the need to create when what you want to read doesn’t exist, the importance of global sales, and the surprising developments in her characters and plot from book to big screen. You can find Anna at http://www.annatodd.com and start your own publishing journey with IngramSpark at https://selfpub.is/2kFCsBf

Publishing for a Purpose: Spotlight on Wahida Clark May 29, 2018

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New York Times bestselling author Wahida Clark shares her fascinating story of how she became an author and independent publisher from prison. She also discusses trends in the street literature genre, finding your niche, and exercising your creativity. Learn what’s possible with determination, hard work, and a little help from your friends as Wahida gives back to the community and inspires other writers to pursue their dreams with a story you won’t want to miss! You can find Wahida at http://www.wclarkpublishing.com and start your publishing journey with IngramSpark at https://selfpub.is/2wTqHQM.