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The Ultimate Guide to Print Publishing Options for Indie Authors

Digital ebooks and audiobooks make up the bulk of income for most indie authors as they are more straightforward to produce and sell. But print books remain popular with readers and the Alliance of Independent Authors recommends that indie authors produce print books too. In this post, the AskALLi team looks at print publishing options for indie authors and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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When Amazon Reduces Your Print Book Prices Unexpectedly

January 24, 2019
Debbie Young
Book Production & Distribution Advice, Book Promotion & Marketing Advice
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Wondering why Amazon sometimes reduces prices of your print books without telling you? Wondering whose pocket the discount comes out of? This post tells you why it's good news for the author and how to make the most of it.

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Which is better: KDP Print or IngramSpark?

Want to sell more paperbacks around the world? Then make sure you self-publish them via both IngramSpark and KDPPrint - this post will tell you why and how.

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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.

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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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