Every bookstore.
Every library.
IngramSpark connects your book to 40,000+ retailers, schools, and libraries globally — including physical bookstores that Amazon can't reach.
Beyond Amazon —
into every store.
IngramSpark is the publishing industry's most powerful wholesale distributor. A single submission reaches Baker & Taylor, Bertrams, Gardners, and thousands of independent bookstores — markets that KDP-exclusive authors can never enter.
We handle account setup, title submission, pricing for wholesale channels, and ongoing order fulfillment monitoring. Your book becomes a real, trade-available title.
Complete IngramSpark
management.
Account Setup
Full IngramSpark publisher account creation with correct compensation and returns settings.
Title Submission
Manuscript and cover file preparation to IngramSpark's exact technical specifications.
Wholesale Pricing
Strategic wholesale discount settings balancing bookstore orders and your royalty rate.
Returns Policy
Guidance on returnable vs non-returnable settings and their impact on bookstore stocking.
BISAC Categories
Precise BISAC subject heading selection for accurate cataloguing and retailer ordering.
Ongoing Management
Order monitoring, reprints, price adjustments, and metadata updates as needed.
Common questions
answered honestly.
What's the main advantage of IngramSpark over KDP alone?
IngramSpark distributes to 40,000+ retailers, libraries, and wholesalers worldwide — including Ingram, the largest book distributor in the world. This makes your book available to independent bookstores, school libraries, and international retailers that don't stock KDP-exclusive titles. It's the difference between being on Amazon only and being everywhere books are sold.
Does IngramSpark charge setup or revision fees?
IngramSpark charges a one-time title setup fee per format (currently around $49 per format, subject to change) and a fee for uploading revised files after initial setup. We bundle these costs into your publishing package and advise on minimizing revision fees by getting files right the first time.
Can my book be on both KDP and IngramSpark simultaneously?
Yes, with one important exception: KDP Select (the program that grants Kindle Unlimited access) requires eBook exclusivity on Amazon. If you use KDP Select for your eBook, you cannot simultaneously distribute that eBook through IngramSpark. Print books have no such restriction and can be in both simultaneously.
How do independent bookstores order through IngramSpark?
Bookstores order through Ingram's wholesale system, which IngramSpark feeds directly. You set your wholesale discount (typically 40–55%) and returns policy. Books marked returnable are more likely to be stocked on physical shelves. We advise on the right discount and returns settings for your goals.
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