September 14th, 2019 Meeting

Using IngramSpark to Self-Publish Your Book(s)

IngramSpark is the independent publishing platform of Ingram Content Group, a major book distributor to stores and libraries. Many indie authors use IngramSpark to print and sell their books. Robin Cutler, as Director of Ingram Spark and an author herself, knows the difficulties faced by self-publishing authors and is dedicated to helping indie publishers succeed. In this workshop with Robin you’ll learn:

• what IngramSpark can do for you and your books
• what is needed to set up your title with IngramSpark
• how metadata can help your book be discovered
• how best to handle pricing, discounting, and returns
• where in the online world your books can be sold
• what book stores and libraries expect when purchasing
• where to find free learning resources through IngramSpark
• what other authors are doing to succeed
  

September 14th, 2019
11:30 am – 12:15 pm Business
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Program
Church of the Good Shepard
7834 Tennyson St NE, Albuquerque, NM

Robin Cutler

Director of IngramSpark
Robin Cutler leads the development of IngramSpark as an Ingram Content Group service for indie authors and publishers. During her career, she has published over 1000 books as Assistant Director at USC Press, and CEO and founder of her own trade imprint, Summerhouse Press. Robin most recently worked for Amazon/CreateSpace. She has broad knowledge of indie, academic and trade publishing and is an expert in content creation, distribution, on-demand models, and author strategies.  Follow Robin on Twitter @rcutlerspark and be sure to check out IngramSpark on Facebook, on Twitter #ingramspark and visit the website at www.ingramspark.com. And subscribe to the IngramSpark podcast cohosted by Robin called “Go Publish Yourself” available on iTunes.