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Topics CoveredWhat is IngramSpark?Templates to make layout easier and books look more professionalThe importance of a unique cover designOn-demand books for retail and wholesale marketsHow has publishing changed in the past 10 years and what trends will continue? POD manufacture lets anyone be a publisherPower of AmazonEase of bringing books to marketIs distribution getting too consolidated?The rise of Bookshop.orgBenefits to working with established publishers as partnersLinksIngramSparkhttps://www.ingramspark.com/ParticipantsRobin Cutler has led the development of IngramSpark as an Ingram Content Group service for indie authors and publishers since 2013. During her career, she has published over 1,000 books as Assistant Director at USC Press, and CEO and founder of her own trade imprint, Summerhouse Press. Robin most recently worked for Amazon/CreateSpace. She has broad knowledge of indie, academic and trade publishing and is an expert in content creation, distribution, on-demand models, and author strategies. Follow Robin on Twitter @rcutlerbookpub and after she retires from Ingram in November 2020, contact her at robin@howtopublishbooks.com.Peter Goodman (host) is publisher of Stone Bridge Press in Berkeley, California. He began his publishing career in Tokyo, Japan, in 1976. A longtime member of IBPA, he has served on the IBPA board and as IBPA board chair.For more information, go to IBPA at https://www.ibpa-online.org/.

There is nothing that positions you as an authority or expert as effectively as being a published author. You can launch your message, leverage your authority, and establish your position effectively and efficiently as a published author. Then, if you choose, you can parlay that message into an expert platform using audio, video, and online systems expanding your reach and changing more lives. Premise: You have a message, a story, and cause that matters You are drawn to a certain need or people group, and have something of real value to offer You have a desire to write, publish, and produce meaningful content for those you are called to serve If any or all of these are true, you should be at the Create.Publish.Profit. workshop on June 21st! Feature Presentation:  7 Reasons Why You Should Attend The Create.Publish.Profit Workshop Your difference-making message is important and deserves a place in the printed/digital resource world. As your host, I am uniquely qualified to train/coach you in the creation and publishing process. Authored 2 books (third is on the way) Coached dozens including best sellers You will learn my proven system for taking your idea, creating your manuscript, and preparing it for publishing. You will learn how to self-publish through the Amazon/CreateSpace platform, and how to submit a proposal for traditional publishing. You will meet writers, content developers, cover designers, editors, etc. who I personally work with. You will leave the training room having written the thesis and chapter outline for your book. Because someone is waiting on you to write and publish it!

This is Part 2 of my talk with Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark, the professional publishing and distribution platform for independent authors. In this episode, we focus on distribution. IngramSpark has the widest distribution in the world, but we also talk about why you'd want to go direct with Amazon KDP Print (formerly CreateSpace) and how to make that happen without any problems.  You'll also learn how long it takes the stores to populate your book information - not every store is the same - and how this affects your book launch plan. Find out what bookstores expect and how to attract your local independent bookstore with the right discounting and, of course, a professionally produced book. Robin Cutler began her publishing career as Assistant Director of USC Press and than became founder and CEO of Summerhouse Press. She helped develop BookSurge, an early self-publishing tool that was acquired by Amazon and became Vendor Manager for Amazon/CreateSpace. When she is not traveling to represent IngramSpark at writing and publishing events worldwide, she works, writes, reads and lives in beautiful New Mexico. 

Learn about IngramSpark, the professional publishing tool from Ingram and its evolution from Lightning Source. You'll find out about free resources on the site for cover design templates, standard trim sizes, and a publisher compensation calculator to find out what your costs and profits will be when you distribute with IS. My talk is with Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark at Ingram Content Group. She is the former Assistant Director of USC Press and founder and CEO of Summerhouse Press. She helped develop BookSurge, an early self-publishing tool that was acquired by Amazon, and then became Vendor Manager for Amazon/CreateSpace. When she is not traveling to represent IngramSpark at writing and publishing events worldwide, she works, writes, reads and lives in beautiful New Mexico.  We talk about trim size standards for novels, children's books, and coffee table books. How to choose paper color (creme or white?) and weight (50, 60, and up) and the additional costs incurred with heavier paper weight. You'll also learn about creating books with "spot" color vs "full" color. Should you pay POD prices "as you go" or order a large number of books to save money? Where are the price breaks for high-quality digital POD copies of your book? If you're considering a hardback book—and we think you should—what are your choices? When do you choose case laminate or a jacket? We talk about setup fees and change charges, which don't apply to metadata changes and you'll find out why. (Hint: We love experimenting with metadata and we think you should, too.) This is just the first half of my talk with Robin. Next week, in part two, we talk all about distribution. 

This week’s guest truly believes in doing what you love without compromise. Jenipher Lyn had always been a creative force, using her creative energies to make and sell jewelry at an early age, but she found her voice as an illustrator during a challenging time in her life. From then, she discovered her purpose was not only to create but to encourage. With every whimsical and colorful illustration, she hopes to provide customers with motivation at any and every stage of their journey. Jenipher’s path to becoming an illustrator, podcast host, and author has taken many turns, and she is still navigating and learning the intricacies of entrepreneurship. We particularly delve into publishing and the process of self-publishing, as well as what you can expect after publishing and how to generate additional income as an artist. Fun stuff. Enjoy folks! Please share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Support the show: Please rate me 5 stars on iTunes. Your rating and reviews help other people discover me. Subscribe on iTunes, YouTube, or Stitcher. Subscribe on APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | ANDROID She started making jewelry at age 9 and began selling her jewelry at age 15, maintaining that business for 10 years In 2010 while going through a difficult time, she found illustration, which helped her get through that challenging time in her life After getting an opportunity to sell her items at a gallery, she decided to apply for a grant She won the grant, which allowed her to find a good printer and take a class to hone her craft We talk about the benefits of pursuing an artist grant and navigating the process When she decided to sell her art, she decided to use these avenues: Selling in stores Art shows Licensing (she’s had cards in Target and Trader Joes) After a pep talk with a friend, she decided to self-publish a book and fund it through Kickstarter She used Amazon Createspace to create her book For her next book, coming out in 2019, she is using a traditional publisher To get a publisher, she hired a book agent who was able to get her a deal with Crown Publishing Group We talked about how long it takes; she signed the contract for the book in 2016, and the book is coming out in 2019 Advice for people who are interested in self-publishing: Consider size if you’re publishing an art book Have people read your content along the way Books don’t necessarily generate money, but they bring potential opportunities or credibility Different ways she currently generates income: Wholesale Consignment Licensing Art shows Licensing tips: Get paid for what you’re worth Always make sure there’s a contract We talk about the importance of community LINK LOVE Adobe Creative Residency How Being Stubborn Depressed and Unpopular SAVED my Life (version II) by Jenipher Lyn [book] Amazon Createspace [self publish books] IngramSparks [self publish books] Jenipher Lyn Website: jenipherlyn.com Instagram: @jenipherlyn Facebook: @NightlyDoodles YouTube: jenipherlyn Podcast: Rainy Day Diaries WHERE’S NACHE’ Website: nachesnow.comFacebook: studio78podcastInstagram: @nachesnowYoutube: Nache SnowTwitter: @nachesnowLinkedIn: nachesnowPodcast: Studio 78Pinterest: Tallook SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave The post 53. How to Earn a Living as an Artist + The Pros and Cons of Publishing a Book appeared first on Nache’ Snow - Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs | Studio 78 Podcast | Entrepreneur, Maker + Queen of Side Hustles.

Ep#55: Orna Ross & Joseph Alexander answer members' questions on writing, publishing and promoting books. Each month, Orna Ross, ALLi Director, invites a special guest into the indie author hot seat to answer ALLi Members’ questions. This month’s special guest is non-fiction indie authors Joseph Alexander who built his Fundamental Changes guitar series into a instantly recognizable author brand. Find out some of the secrets of his success, and listen in as he and Orna answer self-publishing questions posed by our ALLi Members. Here's the self-publishing questions asked and answered this month: Q: I hear other authors say that promoting non-fiction is easier than promoting fiction, but my efforts aren't working for me - what am I doing wrong? Q: I'm publishing a comic self-help book, can you help me with a basic low cost marketing plan, or one that is free to implement? Q: Are Amazon Ads a good option for indie authors? Q: What is the best approach for Facebook Advertising. Should I be promoting my Facebook page, my book, or a Facebook post? Q: I'm still confused about the benefits of using Amazon CreateSpace and IngramSpark to produce and distribute my POD book? Also do I need to buy my own ISBNs or can I use the free CreateSpace ISBN on IngramSpark? Q: I've heard rumors about Amazon Imprints (Amazon Publishing) and that Amazon will eventually only sell books that have been published under their imprint. Do you think this will happen? Our weekly Self-Publishing Advice broadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Member Self-Publishing Q&A is one of four regular shows, which include a more advanced salon, a beginners' salon and a special guest highlight presentation from the Indie Author Fringe, ALLi’s free online author conference. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at www.allianceindependentauthors.org. Now, go write and publish. About your hosts Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller’s “100 top people in publishing”. She also publishes poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and is greatly excited by the democratising, empowering potential of author-publishing. Connect with Orna on Twitter @OrnaRoss Joseph Alexander has been a guitarist and expert music tutor for over 20 years. His tuition books are published in four languages and have sold over 200,000 copies to widespread critical acclaim. Recently his books passed $1,000,000 in revenue and he is currently writing a guide book to self-publishing for authors. He is currently writing and publishing cutting edge-material that breaks down the barriers between learning and playing the guitar. 

Today's guest is a writer, model, cosplayer, and host of the podcast Vodka O'Clock. Tyler and Amber discuss a wide range of topics, including releasing books via Kindle and Amazon Createspace, the challenges of making big changes to your Patreon format, what it takes to do NANOWRIMO, and how to build a better, more inclusive comic book industry.

Today's guest is a writer, model, cosplayer, and host of the podcast Vodka O'Clock. Tyler and Amber discuss a wide range of topics, including releasing books via Kindle and Amazon Createspace, the challenges of making big changes to your Patreon format, what it takes to do NANOWRIMO, and how to build a better, more inclusive comic book industry.

On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about illustration and self-publishing today with my guest, Jenean Morrison. Jenean is a surface/textile designer, painter, and the artist/publisher behind a popular series of coloring books for adults, first published in 2012. She's an Amazon CreateSpace success story who has sold over 91,000 copies of her self-published coloring books, earning her more than a half million dollars. Jenean designed fabric for Free Spirit for many years and her designs have been printed on rugs, stationary, scrapbook kits and more. We discuss the value of having an agent, how to pitch, handling extreme successes and inevitable failures and rejections, and what Jenean would like to do next in her career. Check out Jenean Morrison online at http://jeneanmorrison.net/. +++++ Today's episode is sponsored by The Merriweather Council's Etsy Training Course - a video training series that teaches Etsy sellers the exact steps to a more visible, profitable, and enjoyable Etsy experience. For more information visit merriweathercouncil.com. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

It’s the dream of every children’s author to see their book in print and actually hold a copy in their hands. I can’t tell you how exciting and satisfying it was for me when I got the first printed copy of one of my books in the mail and showed it to my kids. They […]

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Discover how to branch out into the real world and sell your information products as physical, high-ticket items! "How to Create Physical Infoproducts" FREE Report Topics covered: How to publish short reports on the fly with Kinkos.com How to upload a simple Word document to Amazon CreateSpace to become a published author How to print […]

Discover how to branch out into the real world and sell your information products as physical, high-ticket items! "How to Create Physical Infoproducts" FREE Report Topics covered: How to publish short reports on the fly with Kinkos.com How to upload a simple Word document to Amazon CreateSpace to become a published author How to print workbooks and manuals on demand using Lulu Instantly sell physical audio CDs or video DVDs using Kunaki and a few ultra low cost tools And more! You know how this works... get 10 comments on this post and you'll get the transcript in return. Click Here to Join Podcast Crusher Subscribe on iTunes - RSS Podcast Feed Like the Robert Plank Show on Facebook