IngramSpark Returns: A Small Author's Financial Reality Check (Weighing Visibility vs. Cost!)
The Alluring Promise of Wide Distribution I wanted to share a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the less glamorous side of self-publishing, specifically my recent experience with IngramSpark and their return policy. You know, the bit that doesn't usually make it into the "how to become a bestselling author" blog posts. I was pretty stoked to see my workbook, Talk It Out, Work It Out, selling 452 books through one source. That felt like a win! Especially since I’d priced it with a super low profit of $1.28, hoping to get it into as many hands as possible. The Trade-Off: Allowing Returns for Retail Visibility Now, when I initially set up my book on IngramSpark, I opted to allow returns. Like many new authors, I'd read that offering returns is often necessary to get your book stocked by many retailers. The advice out there suggests that bookstores are hesitant to carry non-returnable titles, as it puts all the risk on them. So, to maximize visibility and potential sal...
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