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Book Production Top Tip: How and Why to Use Both CreateSpace (KDPPrint) and IngramSpark to Self-publish Print Books – and A Special Free Offer for ALLi Members

Whether you're new to self-publishing paperbacks or an established user of print-on-demand, this post provides a handy reminder of how to use CreateSpace and IngramSpark together to maximise your reach - and how ALLi members can make substantial cost savings

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Book Production: More Tips on Using CreateSpace (KDPPrint) and Ingram Spark Together

Following on from Karen Myers’ article on How to Use CreateSpace and IngramSpark Together, British author J A Lang digs into…

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How to Use Createspace (KDPPrint) and Ingram Spark Together

April 2, 2015
Karen Myers
Beginning Self-Publishing, Book Production & Distribution Advice
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In a useful follow-up to Jim Giammatteo's invaluable Watchdog piece recommending that indie authors use both CreateSpace and Lightning Source simultaneously…

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Watchdog: Ingram Spark vs CreateSpace (KDPPrint) for Self-publishing Print Books

October 3, 2014
Giacomo Giammatteo
Beginning Self-Publishing, Book Production & Distribution Advice, Watchdog Reports
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ALLi Watchdog Giacomo Giammatteo provides an invaluable detailed analysis of the two biggest print service providers for indie authors, Ingram (via…

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Interview: Adam Croft on IngramSpark and Amazon KDP Print Problems for Indie Authors

A perennial problem for indie authors is the interplay between Amazon and IngramSpark, where POD titles by Ingram are marked on Amazon as requiring days, weeks, or even months for fulfillment; or they are shown as "out of stock" entirely. Today, John Doppler ALLi's Watchdog and Adam Croft, discuss the issue of Amazon and IngramSpark delays.

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Moving from CreateSpace to KDP: A Simple Guide

Nervous about moving your CreateSpace books to KDP? It's easier than it looks! Here's everything you need to know about the switchover.

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Happy 5th Birthday to IngramSpark: Exclusive Interview with Robin Cutler

July 16, 2018
Debbie Young
ALLI Campaigns, Book Production & Distribution Advice
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IngramSpark has since its inception been a valued Partner Member of ALLi, and a generous supporter and sponsor of our activities.…

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Should Authors Move From Createspace to KDPPrint fo Paperbacks? A First Look

March 9, 2017
John Doppler
Book Design & Formatting Advice, Book Production & Distribution Advice, Debate & Opinion
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Should indie authors move their books from CreateSpace to Kindle Direct Publishing? ALLi's Watchdog Desk examines the pros and cons of…

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The Ultimate Guide to Formatting Your Print Book

The book is done. Hurrah. You've finished a draft, even had it edited. Now you need to format it and get the thing printed. But how? The Alliance of Independent Authors is pleased to welcome Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur and Atticus to explain how you can format your book for print. This is the ultimate guide to formatting your print book.

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How Do I Obtain Photo Permission In My Book? Other Questions Answered by Orna Ross and Michael La Ronn in our Member Q&A Podcast

How do I obtain photo permission in my book? That is among the questions answered on our #AskALLi Members Q&A hosted by Michael La Ronn, author of science fiction and fantasy novels as well as author self-help books; and ALLi Director, author, and poet Orna Ross.

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