When it comes to self-publishing, two names always come up: Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. Both can get your book into the world, but they work in slightly different ways. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide: ✅ Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) - Free to upload – no upfront fees. - Huge reach on Amazon (print + Kindle ebook). - Author copies at cost – great for events and promos. - Simple setup – user-friendly platform. - Downside: Distribution is mainly Amazon (not widely available in bookstores). ✅ IngramSpark - Paid setup - Global distribution network – bookshops, libraries, schools, and wholesalers. - Print quality options – more trim sizes, hardcover choices, and paper options. - Author credibility – bookshops prefer ordering from Ingram rather than Amazon. - Downside: Less beginner-friendly, smaller royalties per book. 📝 So which is best? - If your main goal is Amazon sales + ebooks, start with KDP. - If you want to see your book in bookshops, libraries, or schools, or want hardcover options, go with IngramSpark (sometimes alongside KDP). Many authors actually use both – KDP for Amazon sales and IngramSpark for wide distribution. 💬 What about you? Have you tried KDP, IngramSpark, or both? Which worked best for your goals?

Good morning wonderful people 🌸 I’ve been thinking a lot about publishing paths lately. Each one comes with its own mix of dreams and challenges. Traditional publishing can sound like the “classic dream” — an agent, a big house behind you, maybe even seeing your book in bookshops around the world. On the other hand, self-publishing gives you total freedom: full control of your story, your design, your timing. And then there’s hybrid publishing, which mixes a bit of both. I have to admit, I’m a bit of a control freak 😅 and I like to keep an eye on every detail — so the idea of being tied down by someone else’s choices might drive me crazy. At the same time though, I can see how having a team to guide you and support your work has some real advantages. I don’t think there’s a single right answer — it really depends on what matters most to you as an author. Is it the reach? The creative freedom? The validation? Or maybe just holding that finished book in your hands, no matter how it got there. So tell me — if you could choose any path at all, what would be your dream route, and why? 💜

Whether you’re self-publishing or considering traditional routes, this is where we discuss the nuts and bolts of getting your book into the world.👉 Share your experiences with KDP, IngramSpark, or other platforms.👉 Ask questions about ISBNs, pricing, or print specs.Together, we’ll demystify the publishing process.