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IngramSpark (Global)
The book industry is thriving, and self-publishing is on the rise! If you want to learn more about how to self-publish a book, you’ve come to the right place.There are no gatekeepers—no literary agents or publishers standing in your way. This allows for diversity to flourish and for underrepresented voices to finally have a space to share their work.Not only are the barriers to entry lower, but the margins are higher. When you work with a traditional publisher, they have to take their cut. By self-publishing your own book, you can earn more for each book that you sell.
More Control
When you self-publish, you own your work and have complete control over the publishing process. For a lot of authors who have poured their hearts and souls into writing a book, it’s very important for them to have power to make decisions throughout the publishing process.
Equal Quality
As technology has improved, self-published authors now have access to high-quality printing and book distribution networks similar to traditionally published authors. Your self-published book will look like the other books on the shelves.
Changes in technology have allowed for self-publishers to have more book printing options today than ever before. Let’s look at the book printing and binding options available for IngramSpark authors!
IngramSpark is dedicated to expanding book printing options for indie authors! As of early 2020, authors can take advantage of the new digital cloth and jacketed case laminate options for hardcover book printing. Check out the videos below for more details and to find out how publishers reacted to the new book design options.
Book Formats: Ebook, Paperback, and Hardcover
We highly recommend that you publish in all formats—ebook, paperback, and hardcover. In this section, we’ll talk about print books vs. ebooks, the difference between paperback and hardcover, and the pros of publishing hardcover books.
Ah, the age-old question: ebooks vs. print books. One of the best ways to maximize your book’s potential success is to offer it in multiple formats. If a reader exclusively looks for books to read on their Kindle, they won’t find your book if there is no ebook version. On the other hand, if a reader exclusively shops for books in their local independent bookstore, they won’t find your book if there is no print version.
In addition, studies have shown that the majority of consistent ebook readers also regularly purchase print books. These hybrid readers seem to make buying choices situationally; for instance, an avid reader might enjoy a physical paperback while relaxing at home, then switch to an e-reader while traveling with limited luggage space.