6.1. Uploading Your Book Files to IngramSpark and KDP
First log into your account at ingramspark.com then click on Tiles > Add a Title.
Choose if you are uploading a Print & e-book or Print Book Only. Most authors choose to…
6.2. Setting Up Your Book for Preorder
Utilizing preorders effectively can be a game-changer for your book’s success and visibility, allowing you to build anticipation and engage with your readers even before the official launch date.
Why Consider Preorders?
Generate Buzz and Anticipation: Preorders give you the opportunity…
6.3. The Printed Proof
Before you release your book, it is important that you first get a printed proof copy. You should incorporate the time to receive a printed proof, make corrections, and resubmit your files in your publishing timeline.
Ordering a printed proof allows you to do the following…
6.4. Publish Your Book!
You are almost there! It is time to click that final button and release your book for publication.
This article guides you through the final steps of publishing your book, covering the processes on two major platforms: IngramSpark and Amazon KDP. It explains how to enable distribution on IngramSpark, approve proofs, and finalize the setup on Amazon KDP.
6.5. Run Reports
After your book is published you will want to occasionally check the sales reports to see how well it is doing.
The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to check sales data for a published book on two different platforms: IngramSpark and KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing).