The video provides a step-by-step guide for indie authors on how to set up pre-orders for paperback books using IngramSpark, a print-on-demand service. It covers various aspects of the process, including selecting book specifications like trim size, paper type, and cover finish. The video suggests opting for black and white interiors to reduce printing costs….
In this video, the host, Mandy Lynn, discusses the basics of self-publishing a book on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). She explains that while it’s technically free to publish a book on KDP, there are associated costs, such as the printing and shipping fees for physical copies, as well as Amazon’s share of the…
In a recent YouTube video, Mandy Lynn expresses frustration with IngramSpark’s decision to cut indie authors’ royalty rates. She discusses her own experience with the platform and highlights the impact of the new policy on authors’ earnings. Despite her initial reluctance, she decides to remove her books from distribution with IngramSpark in protest, emphasizing the…