IngramSpark Publishing Toolkit · Workbook
Self-Publishing Comparison Workbook
A side-by-side workbook for comparing Amazon KDP and IngramSpark on royalties, reach, costs, and control to decide where to publish your book.
Related Guides
Plain-English guides that pair with this resource.
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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Related Calculators
Free tools to put this resource into practice.
Amazon KDP vs IngramSpark Profit Calculator
Side-by-side royalty and monthly profit on KDP vs IngramSpark.
Try calculator →KDP Expanded Distribution vs IngramSpark Calculator
Royalty on bookstores and libraries: KDP-ED 40% vs IngramSpark wholesale.
Try calculator →IngramSpark Profit Calculator
Monthly royalty, 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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Related Resources
More free downloads in IngramSpark Publishing Toolkit.
Worksheet
Publishing Budget Worksheet
Plan IngramSpark publishing costs — editing, cover design, ISBNs, proofs, print runs, and marketing — with a simple budget worksheet for self-publishers.
View resource →Checklist
IngramSpark Publishing Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for publishing on IngramSpark — account setup, metadata, files, ISBNs, pricing, distribution, and pre-launch QA.
View resource →Cheat Sheet
ISBN Decision Guide
A decision worksheet for self-publishers: should you use a free ISBN, buy your own, or use both — and how that choice affects KDP vs IngramSpark.
View resource →Planner
Book Launch Timeline
A printable book launch timeline for IngramSpark and KDP authors — pre-launch, launch week, and post-launch milestones across 12 weeks.
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