As an Inicio Press author, your book isn’t just listed on Amazon—it also benefits from wide distribution through IngramSpark, one of the largest and most trusted book distribution networks in the world. While you don’t need to manage this process yourself, it’s helpful to understand just how far your book can reach.
What Is IngramSpark?
IngramSpark is a global print and ebook distribution platform powered by Ingram Content Group. It supplies books to thousands of retailers, libraries, and institutions worldwide—both online and in-store.
Through our partnership with IngramSpark, your book becomes available to a broad, professional distribution network that goes far beyond Amazon.
Where Is Your Book Available?
1. Major Online Retailers:
Your book is automatically listed through Ingram’s global retail partners, including:
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble (bn.com)
- Bookshop.org
- Walmart.com
- Target.com
- Books-A-Million
- Apple Books (ebooks)
- Kobo and other international ebook stores
2. Independent Bookstores:
Thanks to Ingram’s reputation, most indie bookstores can order your book directly from their systems. While stocking decisions are made by each store, availability through Ingram makes your title accessible to booksellers everywhere.
3. National Bookstore Chains:
Chains like Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million source inventory from Ingram, making your book eligible for order and potential in-store placement, especially when supported by local interest or author outreach.
4. Libraries and Educational Institutions:
Your book is also available to public and academic libraries through Ingram’s library distributors, including Baker & Taylor. This opens the door for library sales, which often require professional distribution.
5. Global Reach:
Ingram’s international network includes print facilities and partners in the UK, Australia, and beyond, which means your book can be printed and sold locally in multiple countries without the high cost of international shipping.
6. Understanding Ingram Royalties
When your book sells through Ingram’s distribution network, the royalty you earn is based on the retail price you set, minus the wholesale discount (typically 55%) and the printing cost. For example, if your book retails for $15, and the printing cost is $3.50, your royalty would be approximately $3.25 after the wholesale discount is applied. Royalties from Ingram-distributed sales tend to be lower than direct Amazon sales due to the broader retailer margins, but this trade-off allows your book to be available in bookstores, libraries, and global markets that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Why This Matters
With distribution through IngramSpark, your book has professional market access on par with traditionally published titles. Whether a bookstore wants to place a special order or a library is looking for new titles, your book is readily available in the industry-standard catalog they rely on.
In short: your book has global, retail, and library visibility—not just a sales page on Amazon.
Let us know if you’re planning outreach or events—we’re here to support your efforts with materials and guidance to help you make the most of your distribution footprint.