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How Authors Use IngramSpark and KDP Together: A Step-by-Step Guide

If an author wants to maximise readers, booksales, and profits on print books, the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) recommends simultaneously publishing print-on-demand (POD) on both KDP Print (Amazon’s POD service) and IngramSpark (Ingram’s POD service for authors). This article explains how and why and offers a step-by-step guide.

May 21, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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TwitterChat: Are paperbacks worth the effort for self-published authors?

On the ALLi Twitter chat (#indieAuthorChat) this week we asked questions about Are paperbacks worth the effort for self-published authors?

April 28, 2022
Timothy Lewis
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Are Bookstores Worth it for Indie Authors?

For most indie authors writing today, traditional bookstores in the mall and on the high street fueled our writing ambitions and our love of reading as children. Most writers would be thrilled to see their books on display in bookstore windows, display tables and shelves. Despite the rise and rise of ebooks and audiobooks, and especially during the boom in online buying during the Covid-19 pandemic, physical bookstores are still a significant marketplace for readers to discover and buy books. However it is much more challenging for the indie author to sell books via bookstores than online. What are those challenges and does the benefit of reaching bookstores’ customers justify finding a place for bookstores in your business plan? This post asks the question: are bookstores worth it for indie authors?

January 25, 2021
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Top 100
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International Insights: Amazon

For the next edition of the Alliance of Independent Authors International Insights hosted by Mark Williams of The New Publishing Standard, we’re moving on to the giant that is Amazon. If you missed our introduction series to global book markets, you can read them here: Africa, India and China markets in Asia, the Middle East North Africa markets, the Ibero-America markets, the Asia-Pacific markets and the European markets, and also a special edition on the English-language markets. This is international insights: Amazon edition.

September 5, 2020
Mark Williams
Business & Planning, International Insights, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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What if a Hybrid Publisher Wants to Charge me a Ton of Money? Other Questions Answered by Sacha Black and Michael La Ronn; Plus, News with Dan Holloway: Member Q&A & Self-Publishing News Podcast

What if a Hybrid Publisher Wants to Charge me a Ton of Money? That's among the questions answered in this month's Members Q&A and Self-Publishing News Salon with Michael LaRonn and Sacha Black (filling in for Orna Ross), followed by Dan Holloway's news roundup.

How to Leverage Book Signings

Book signings – despite the fear associated with them – can be an extremely useful marketing tool. You get to meet real readers for one, you grow your confidence and sell books. Alexa Nazzaro, ALLi Partner member and founder of www.aaxelauthorservices.com, has a ton of creative ideas to show you how to leverage book signings.

October 4, 2019
Alexa Nazzaro
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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How to Organise a Book Signing Event

When we first start writing, many of us dream of having a book signing. We also cower at the prospect of having to talk to 'real people.' But for the most part, meeting readers is what we want. Organizing and delivering a book signing day can be daunting. ALLi Author member Eileen Omosa is explains how to organize a book signing.

June 7, 2019
Eileen Omosa
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy: AskALLi Beginners’ Self-Publishing Salon November 2018

Spend a useful half-hour listening to ALLi's latest Beginning Self-publishing Podcast to pick up top tips on book pricing, including royalty rates on different platforms, the value and use of permafree, and countdown deals.

November 3, 2018
Howard Lovy
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution, Process 5 & 6: Marketing & Promotion
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Array Of Helena Halme's Books Including Her Box Set

Paperback Box Set: How, When & Why to Self-publish One

Ever thought about self-publishing a box set in paperback form? It's easier than you might think - and a great supplement to an ebook box set. Helena Halme talks you through the process in this helpful post.

July 5, 2018
Helena Halme
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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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

January 4, 2018
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Photo Of Christmas Tree Decked With Miniature Book Labels

Book Marketing: How to Sell More Print Books in December

How to make the most of the additional opportunities the festive season brings to sell paperback copies of your self-published books - and to plan ahead for Christmas 2018!

December 9, 2017
Admin
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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