Definition
IngramSpark is Ingram Content Group's self-publishing service. Authors and small presses upload print-ready files and ebooks, and IngramSpark handles print-on-demand and distribution through Ingram's network to bookstores, online retailers and libraries.
Many indie authors use Amazon KDP for Amazon and IngramSpark for wider print distribution, for example to make a book orderable by bookstores. Using your own ISBNs is common when publishing through both. Fees, discounts and policies change, so check IngramSpark's current pages before deciding.
Distribution only makes a book available; readers still need to discover it. Short videos and trailers are one of the ways authors drive that discovery.
Official source: IngramSpark. Rules and policies change — check the source for the current version.
Practical tips
- Decide on ISBN ownership before publishing on several platforms.
- Order a proof copy before going live.
- Link a store-agnostic page (like your website) in your video bios.