What’s New

58% Ebook Discount⭐🏷️

Make sure you're ready for the anticipated end-of-year supply chain challenges that our industry is expecting by adding an ebook version of your print titles.

To help our authors with the conversion process, we are running a special promotion! For a limited time, ebook conversions at IngramSpark are now $0.25/page instead of $0.60/page. Take advantage of this discount and set your titles up for end-of-year success. 

• Reach readers faster with no print or ship times
• Distribute to IngramSparks' numerous distributors for online discoverability
• Access sales models beyond just one-book-one-sale, including pay-per-use and subscription models
• Earn more margin when utilizing a format with no production costs

From now until Dec. 31st, convert your titles to ebooks for 58% OFF!

Time Saving Initiatives that Benefit the Environment 🌎

IngramSpark is launching a new initiative that helps your books get to UK customers faster and is also better for our planet. Starting this week, wholesale print orders placed in the US that are destined to ship to the UK will print in market at our Milton Keynes UK facility. We’re doing our part to help reduce carbon emissions. 

Check our business updates page frequently for operational and print turnaround updates. 

What’s Going On

Groundwood Paper for Faster Distribution📚

Stay prepared for the holiday season by making sure you have the resources you need to print and distribute books on time. 

Switching to Groundwood paper is an excellent solution that many authors and publishers are using to combat the recent worldwide supply chain challenges.   

Benefits of printing with Groundwood paper?

• Higher Opacity– It lets through less light and creates less transparent paper.
• Lighter Weight/Bulkier– Requires less paper to generate substantial spine.
• Easy Transition Time– Already offered in your account.
• Cost Saving– Over time, it will save you on shipping costs.
• Access– Available through TN and PA print facilities in the US and in the UK.

*Currently not available in the AU

Take advantage of all Groundwood has to offer you and your titles!

Reminder for Recommended Order Dates📦

Every year, the holiday season is a busy time for us, you, and retailers everywhere. One of the biggest benefits of publishing with IngramSpark is that we manage orders for you, regardless of how or where readers buy your books.

However, if you plan on placing orders for your books through your IngramSpark account, you’ll want to plan ahead. Below are our recommended order dates to give your books the best opportunity to reach readers in time for the holidays.

Recommended United States Order Dates:

• Order by November 5, 2021, for Paperback and Hardcover

Recommended United Kingdom and Australia Order Dates:

• Order by November 19, 2021, for Paperback and Hardcover

Set your titles up for success by staying ahead of the holiday season. Click the button below to order today!

Did You Know Series❓ Accurate Book Descriptions 

As the creator of your book, it is up to you to make sure that it is depicted accurately and clearly to your audience—it's one of the most important aspects of marketing your title. When writing your description, there are a few important things to take note of: 

Make sure the author name is correct: Not only will this help with your book's discoverability, but it will make the creator of the book clear.

Create a Comprehensive Product Description: Make sure that your book is accurately depicted for the customer with a robust, detailed description.

Only use Original Content: Your book description should be original and represent your unique book.

To learn more about using book descriptions properly, download our FREE Book Description Worksheet!

Small Press Network Conference🗓️

The Small Press Network's tenth annual Independent Publishing Conference will be held online on 25, 26 and 27 November. The three-day program is split into an academic research day (Thursday 25), an industry day that focuses on all the current issues (Friday 26), and a practical workshop day to enhance your skills (Saturday 27). 

Whether you’re a self-publisher, a small-to-medium publisher, an emerging author, a publishing student or just anyone interested in the book industry, this is a must-attend event. 

Speakers include award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, powerhouse Indigenous writer and spokesperson Anita Heiss and much-loved publisher Terri-Ann White. Ingram’s own Debbie Lee will be presenting a session on retail distribution, different pricing models, and how to sell more books and reach new markets.

IngramSpark customers have a custom discount code: enter SPARK2021 when booking your ticket.

SelfPub Con🗓️

Don't miss out on IngramSpark's panel in this year's SelfPub Con. This educational session is geared towards setting you up for writing and publishing success. Led by IngramSpark authors, you will gain writing tips, insights into outreach, and how to position your book for the best possible publishing outcome. The two IngramPark authors featured in this year's conference are: 

• N.G.K. (Nathan) is the writer behind the ‘Harry The Happy Mouse series of books. He was named among the top 10 children’s writers in the world at the Author Academy Awards in 2018.
• Alice Clover is a children's writer focusing on feminism and gender-related subjects. She has been working on the 'Girls Love to' series, and 'Princesses Don't have stinky Bums.'

Be sure to check out this event to better position yourself for publishing success! 

A Helping Hand

Stress Free Book Marketing stands at the forefront of the ever-changing book industry with 15+ years of experience, Stress Free Book Marketing works closely with authors to create custom, robust book marketing programs. Authors can access “stress-free” support and guidance going through the book marketing process with proven strategies for a successful marketing campaign to help increase exposure, awareness, and, most importantly, book sales.

IngramSpark publishers receive a free book marketing analysis and 15% off any advanced marketing program.

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