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Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing
Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Episode 041 / Robin Cutler, director of IngramSpark, joined Sara and Jami to talk about how indie authors can expand their readership through print books. They also discussed common mistakes Robin sees authors make, how to set up print preorders through IngramSpark, what genres are selling right now, and future trends in publishing. Intro recap: Sara was on the Six Figure Authors podcast (#60-How to Write Series that Sell with Sara Rosett) and her How to Write a Series audiobook just released. Jami’s exciting news: she has a new grandbaby! Jami is grateful for indie publishing, which gives her the ability to spend time with her family and help them out during this time. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: An explanation of the wholesale model and discounting Why discounting makes your books attractive to booksellers Publisher direct orders - using IngramSpark as your printer and having them dropship your books to readers The next iteration of publishing industry: direct sales Common mistakes Robin sees authors make Top genres right now and future publishing trends to watch for IngramSpark’s free formatting tool The advantage of print preorders, which are currently only available to indie authors through IngramSpark - Sara’s step by step guide to setting up print preorders through IngramSpark Using Bookshop.org for online affiliate sales of print books - Wish I’d Known Then Bookshop.org page of recommended craft and marketing books mentioned on the podcast How to use IngramSpark and KDP Print side by side Links: SPF 101 - Ingram Spark course Six Figure Authors Podcast - Writing Series that Sell with Sara Rosett How to Write a Series audiobook IngramSpark podcast: Go Publish Yourself Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast
Released:
Oct 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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