Createspace and ingramspark are two printondemand printers often used by selfpublishing authors. If you plan to publish a book that will be sold within the retail book distribution system youll need to understand how discounts work. Your book is a 333page paperback with black ink sold through expanded distribution. Mar 14, 2014 many aspects of the self publishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. Their standard distribution which will get your book listed on only for a 40% wholesale discount. In august 2018, amazon announced that the kdp print webbased interface would be replacing createspace as amazons print on demand pod paperback self publishing interface. First started in 2000 as customflix labs and book surge, amazon purchased the companies in 2005 and rebranded the company in 2007, now the goto place to start getting your work. How to self publish a book self publishing on amazon made easy. Author chris fielden has self published many books. However, bookstores generally require a discount as well as an option to return unsold books, so this method might not entice many sales.
Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. We have formats for any selfpublishing project, including trade books that are priced to sell, photo books that offer options. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to learn how to publish a quality book, there are several affordable self publishing options available. If you have an ebook but havent turned it into a print book, this is the book for you. The old model of distribution may be on its last legs, were still using it to set our discounts. Understanding book discounts a the book 6 hours ago by joel friedlander understanding book discounts is essential for selfpublishers. Three ways to offer discounted createspace paperbacks. You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services.
Authors often struggle with the choice on which one to use for their book. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. While createspace is a teriffic service for authors seeking quality print on demand publishing, and while the createspace staff is excellent at formatting your book for publication, their costs, while far lower than other self publishing options, are still not inconsiderable. How to self publish a book self publishing on amazon. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free with kindle direct publishing, and reach millions of readers on amazon. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately. Createspace offers bulk book printing discount deal roger packer. You can print one book at a time or as many as you need at any time.
Jan 04, 2018 allis standard advice to all indie authors planning to selfpublish print books is to use a combination of amazons createspace service the division of the massive etailer amazon that enables you to selfpublish paperbacks and ingram spark the division of global publishing giant ingram set up specifically to serve selfpublishers. But if you want to customize your order and get more bulk printed books upfront, no problem. When selfpublishing, your book cost and quantity are of major concern, thats why has made a commitment to provide the best possible print on demand price with a no minimum print run requirement. If you plan to publish a book that will be sold within the retail book. Learn more about our specialized publishing options. Alli watchdog giacomo giammatteo provides an invaluable detailed analysis of the two biggest print service providers for indie authors, ingram via its two different subsets. Since then, createspace has added audio book publishing and other services to its offerings. The most common selfpublishing platform comparison is ingramspark vs createspace.
Click here for more articles on publishing including traditional publishing vs self publishing and how to self publish a print book, audiobook and more. Click here for more articles on publishing including traditional publishing vs selfpublishing and how to selfpublish a print book, audiobook and. As a self published author, you control your distribution and we assist you by providing highquality books at the lowest price and an online fulfillment system. Createspace offers bulk book printing discount deal. Createspace offers a unique platform to self publish your book, music, or film. How to make discount codes for your createspace book. Selfpublishing for virgins is the first time authors guide to selfpublishing using createspace. The publisher or publishing service provider you use may affect your book s trade discount and your ability to change it. Na no longer offers formattingdesignediting services to authors. Createspace is the easiest way for an average person to selfpublish their book because it publishes books directly to amazons sites all around the world. For firsttime self publishers working with a professional design and marketing team can make a daunting process easy and pain free.
The createspace discount deals are available until the end of december and are set at the following levels. Last year, i wrote a post for molly greenes excellent blog detailing print and distribution options for selfpublished authors. If you are selfpublishing a book, you need to understand wholesale. It means that you might as well not try to get your selfpublished book into. Oct 08, 20 generating a discount coupon on createspace well, i guess this week is createspace week.
Nov 18, 20 amazons createspace printondemand division is responding to rival ingram sparks push into selfpublishing by offering substantial discounts if you order at least 1,000 copies of the same book. Learning how to self publish a book is much easier than you think, especially with the modern day option of self publishing on amazon. Createspace provides these services free of charge and you can sign up for an account on their official website. When i talk to authors about how to calculate their books profit theyre often a little lost when it comes to understanding wholesale discounts. If you have an e book but havent turned it into a print book, this is the book for you. Amazons createspace printondemand division is responding to rival ingram sparks push into selfpublishing by offering substantial discounts if you order at least 1,000. This episode discusses the key differences between the two such as book formats, title setup fees. But if you want to customize your order and get more bulk. Before you price your selfpublished book, you should also check out the competition. You might want to bookmark this page for future reference if you plan to publish with createspace. As of august 2018, they have merged into one self publishing division of amazon, and will henceforth only operate as kdp print. A dirty little secret about book discounts holly brady publishing. Get a free consultation from createspace or take a look at the great things createspace offers authors. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book.
Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. Understanding wholesale discounts when selfpublishing a book. Createspace is part of the ondemand publishing company, which operates under amazon. The publisher or publishing service provider you use may affect your books trade discount and your ability to change it. Many aspects of the selfpublishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs. Thebookpatch does not offer expensive publishing packages. We typically recommend self publishing through your own publishing company.
No matter what youve written, you have competitors vying for the attention of the same audience. How to self publish on createspace in three easy steps. Its essential for self publishers to come to grips with the way that discounts are handled in retail publishing. Its essential for selfpublishers to come to grips with the way that discounts are handled in retail publishing. They provide a number of free publishing tools to help you each step of the way along the publishing process. Even if you plan to sell your books through online retailers, youll still need to set a discount. A stepbystep guide to book publishing with createspace. Self publishing for virgins is the first time authors guide to self publishing using createspace.
If you are selfpublishing a book, you need to understand wholesale discounts and how it affects the amount of money you will make when you sell a book through retail. May 22, 2012 createspace started around 2002 as a dvdondemand company, called customflix, and was acquired by amazon in 2005. What is the best service for print on demand books. This form of distribution is an option when you are going through the selfpublishing process and it is generally recommended that you sell your book through both platforms. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepbystep through the process of publishing a book with createspace. Kindle direct publishing is a free program that helps authors selfpublish their book as ebooks. Print on demand amazon kindle direct publishing amazon kdp. There is no doubt that the best way of being able to offer discounted paperbacks print on demand is still with. With ingramspark you can set your wholesale discount as low as 30 percent. The kindle direct publishing kdp interface will be familiar to those who have selfpublished kindle ebooks on amazon.
We typically recommend selfpublishing through your own publishing company. How to use createspace coupons createspace provides a platform where people can sell their self published books, cds and dvds. Print on demand pod print on demand is the most affordable way to get your book directly to readers. Createspace, a printondemand service for selfpublished authors, recently. Its fast and easy to independently publish your print book with. Understanding the publishing trade discount for pod books. Createspace books are now on kindle direct publishing. It looks at only three platforms and compares a small number of factors i believe will be of the greatest interest to childrens book writers and illustrators. Selfpublishing selfpublishing companies publishing a. The createspace direct program allows eligible resellers to buy books at wholesale prices directly from createspace. Go publish yourself ingramspark selfpublishing podcast.
Oct 03, 2014 alli watchdog giacomo giammatteo provides an invaluable detailed analysis of the two biggest print service providers for indie authors, ingram via its two different subsets, lightning source for publishers of many books and ingram spark for individual selfpublishers and amazons createspace. Generating a discount coupon on createspace celebrating. The stepbystep authors guide to writing, publishing, and marketing your books on amazon rick smith. Kindle direct publishing kdp, making kdp the single place to publish your print and digital books. Self publishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings.
Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on. This post provides a handy introduction for anyone new to selfpublishing print books on the most costeffective and efficient routes to paperback production. With amazons self publishing services you can reach millions of readers worldwide and keep control of your work. Understanding wholesale discounts when selfpublishing a.
With a fortyplus percent share of all books sold and sixtyplus percent of the online book market, amazon is by far the biggest market that you can reach as a selfpublished author. However, you may as well be in the game to offer the following. Selfpublishing print books training authors with cj and. Everything you need to make, print, and selfpublish your book. Self publishing for virgins is your stepbystep guide to making and publishing a beautiful print book. Jul 24, 2019 this book contains easy to follow instructions that show you how to self publish a book on amazon using createspace. Has been added to this course to replace the original createspace publishing instructions retained in. Selfpublishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings.
The kindle direct publishing kdp interface will be familiar to those who have self published kindle ebooks on amazon. May 23, 2017 createspace is a great option for writers to use to cut their teeth if they are thinking about self publishing. You can promote and sell your book in a range of ways, including in the blurb bookstore, on amazon, and with worldwide online retailers. The good news is that you can generate coupon codes for your book if people want to buy it through the createspace estore instead. Including an isbn number, print costs, quality, distribution and type of book, she compares ingram spark to createspace on the criteria that will matter to you, a selfpublishing. Yesterday we have a post by our dick waters showing us how easy it is to create your own print title with createspace. Most selfpublishing companies set the trade discount at 55 percent. Our instant price calculator provides a final price, not an. When we initially published this guide for print on demand books, createspace and kdp print still existed as two separate selfpublishing entities. Of that 55 percent, the retailer selling your book gets 40 percent and the wholesaler e. Three ways to offer discounted createspace paperbacks self. They both print, and distribute, your book to online retailers, such as amazon and.
Createspace is a great option for writers to use to cut their teeth if they are thinking about selfpublishing. When we initially published this guide for print on demand books, createspace and kdp print still existed as two separate self publishing entities. He walks you through the setup process giving lots of practical advice along the way. If you distribute a pod book through createspace, the trade discount for sales on. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors. Amazon renamed the operation and expanded its base to include book publishing. How to make discount codes for your createspace book john. You can also get the ebook, successful self publishing for free on all ebook stores and also in print and audiobook. Weve taken all the great aspects of nook press and created one unified experience to make publishing your print or ebook as seamless as possible. When selfpublishing, your book cost and quantity are of major concern, thats why has made a commitment to provide the best possible print on demand.