[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Paige Allen, Director, and Deon McAdoo, Key Account Sales Manager at IngramSpark, share insights on the self-publishing process, the importance of metadata, and the benefits of IngramSpark's print-on-demand and distribution services. With a focus on empowering independent authors and providing resources to help them succeed, IngramSpark offers a comprehensive approach to self-publishing.

In this episode:

• IngramSpark's role in supporting indie authors
• The importance of education in self-publishing
• Harnessing metadata for book discoverability
• IngramSpark's direct selling option, "Share and Sell"
• Treating your writing as a business
• The impact of wholesale discounts and returnability on sales

Resources Mentioned:

• IngramSpark's "Share and Sell" direct selling option
• Story Wars event sponsored by IngramSpark: https://il.linkedin.com/company/ingramspark

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