IngramSpark Publishing Toolkit · Workbook · 7 pages
Self-Publishing Comparison Workbook
A printable workbook for comparing Amazon KDP and IngramSpark using your own current print costs, compensation inputs, distribution priorities, return settings, and publishing goals.
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Best for working through a topic step by step. Use it with the matching calculator, or print it for planning offline.
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Amazon KDP vs IngramSpark
Side-by-side comparison of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark — royalties, distribution, hardcovers, fees, and which one (or both) you should use.
Read guide →Should You Use Both KDP and IngramSpark?
Why most successful self-publishers use KDP AND IngramSpark together — and the simple split that maximizes Amazon royalties and bookstore reach.
Read guide →Expanded Distribution vs IngramSpark
Why KDP Expanded Distribution rarely reaches bookstores — and how IngramSpark fills that gap for trade and library distribution.
Read guide →What Is IngramSpark?
A plain-English beginner's guide to IngramSpark — what it is, what it costs, who should use it, and how it fits alongside Amazon KDP.
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Amazon KDP vs IngramSpark Profit Calculator
Side-by-side per-copy and monthly comparison of KDP and IngramSpark.
Try calculator →KDP Expanded Distribution vs IngramSpark Calculator
Non-Amazon channels: KDP-ED 40% vs IngramSpark publisher compensation.
Try calculator →IngramSpark Profit Calculator
Monthly compensation, break-even units, and months to recoup launch costs.
Try calculator →KDP Royalty Calculator
Estimate Amazon KDP royalties and profit per sale.
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IngramSpark Returns Risk Worksheet
Use your own current numbers to understand one return, compare return settings and record your decision.
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IngramSpark Cover & Interior File Preflight Checklist
Check your print interior, cover files, upload and proof before you move into distribution.
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KDP + IngramSpark Dual-Platform Setup Planner
Plan one print product across both platforms without losing track of ISBNs, files, metadata, distribution or updates.
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When hardcovers earn more than paperbacks, when they don't, and how to use IngramSpark to offer both with maximum royalty.
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Everything self-publishers need to know about ISBNs — what they are, where to buy them, how many you need, and how they work with IngramSpark and KDP.
- Comparison guideIngramSparkAmazon KDP vs IngramSpark
Side-by-side comparison of Amazon KDP and IngramSpark — royalties, distribution, hardcovers, fees, and which one (or both) you should use.
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- CalculatorIngramSparkDistribution Revenue CalculatorTotal monthly revenue and compensation across multiple sales channels.Open calculator →
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