What is the difference between IngramSpark and Lightning Source?

Unlike Lightning Source where you can select a wholesale discount of between 20% – 55%, IngramSpark enforces a locked 55%. The reason for this, is to encourage as many retailers to order books as possible and I also believe it attracts the more serious independent publishers releasing multiple books.

Where is Lightning Source located?

La Vergne, TN
Lightning Source is one of the world’s leading print-on-demand providers. Headquartered in La Vergne, TN, it provides digital content to consumers around the globe.

Does Amazon own IngramSpark?

IngramSpark is the equivalent of KDP, but IngramSpark does not have an owned sales platform equivalent to Amazon. What IngramSpark has is the near-equivalent of KDP’s expanded distribution, which is Ingram, the sibling-company book distributor. (In fact, KDP’s expanded distribution goes through Ingram.)

Is IngramSpark a publisher?

IngramSpark® is an award-winning independent publishing platform, offering indie authors and publishers the ability to create professional print books and ebooks.

How long does IngramSpark take to ship?

3 to 7 business days
✓Delivery option to most addresses in the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. ✓Delivery to most addresses in 3 to 7 business days.

Where is IngramSpark based?

La Vergne, Tennessee
The IngramSpark headquarters are in La Vergne, Tennessee, near the city of Nashville. It also has four Ingram print facilities in the U.S., as well as print facilities in other countries such as Brazil and Australia that serve main market segments.

How do you use IngramSpark?

How to publish on both KDP and IngramSpark

  1. Step 1: Choose your book size.
  2. Step 2: Buy an ISBN.
  3. Step 3: Design the interior of the book.
  4. Step 4: Decide on your paper type.
  5. Step 5: Create your covers.
  6. Step 6: Upload your book to KDP.
  7. Step 7: Upload your book to IngramSpark.
  8. Step 8: Celebrate your wide distribution.

Does IngramSpark distribute eBooks?

IngramSpark can distribute eBooks to all key retailers around the world.

How do you get paid through IngramSpark?

Whenever someone places an order for your book, IngramSpark prints the required copies of your book and has them delivered directly to whoever bought them. When your book starts generating sales, you get royalties or (as IngramSpark calls it) ‘publisher compensation’ from the revenue generated by your book.

Is it free to publish on IngramSpark?

It’s free to create an IngramSpark account. This includes: Global book distribution for more sales opportunities. Online sales reporting.

Does IngramSpark distribute to Walmart?

Currently, expanded distribution on IngramSpark does not include distribution of paperbacks and hardcover books to Walmart. Bottom line, Amazon may soon have some real competition from Walmart for eBook sales.