"I have a thing against dust jackets" THANK YOU.

Clicked on this video for publishing information, and loved all you had to say, but gone away with the desire to re-dye my hair, because yours is fricking amazing!!!

I decided I'm ok with the "NOT FOR RESALE" banner on the KDP proofs. It keeps me from accidentally selling a proof copy, which would be unfortunate if I made changes after printing the proof.

I use Ingram spark specifically for the expanded distribution so I can work with libraries and book stores. I believe the color issue may be with the type of file that the cover is, at least that has been my experience, they require a different file than the others. I wish I wish I wish they were more user friendly Ingram is extremely difficult to work with, I know for a fact that you are not the only one

FYI, Barnes and Noble uses Lightning Source to print their books. That's an Ingram company and Ingram Spark also uses Lightning Source. Look at your return address from Barnes and Noble and you'll see it's Lightning Source in Tennessee.

Really like the coloring on the KDP copy. Really HATE the banner they just HAVE to put (that they did NOT put on when they were Createspace). Good information to get out and good luck with your book...😊.

Thank you so much.This was indeed helpful. To you and your loved ones, I am sending well wishes of perfect health and perfect peace.

Another great helpful video. And so honestly presented. Many thanks.

I am so frustrated with Ingram Sparks right now - glad I found your video - tell me more about KDP

I’ve had my hesitation about working with Ingram spark. Thanks for these comparisons. This was so helpful!

This was such a helpful video!! Glad I stuck with KDP, although I one hundred percent agree about the ugly banner. XP

I do not think "inspired by" is ripped off of. Avid readers and novelist are very often inspired by each other.

Thanks for showing this, and also your hair looks amazing here

Great information! Good luck with your furry friend.

It was all good until you held up the second book and my eyes popped. Lol. I appreciate these videos so much; thank you.

Thank you so much for the advice. I want to print my book for personal use between myself and my family.

Really helpful video, thanks for sharing your will.

Thanks...very helpful comparisons.

Oh wow, they have hardcovers print, that sucks it didnt work out because I love when its printed right onto the book with hardbacks!!

That was incredibly useful, thanks. I`m just getting ready to self-publish/print for the first time and am getting nervous. That put my mind about certain things at rest.

Very nice. This is a good overview.

this was so helpful- thanks so much! Makes me sure of my KDP choice!

It wasn't until I was half way through it, that I realized it was a retelling. That's what made it such a great read!

Thank you, as I was about to embark on sending Ingram my book for printing and had no idea of the differences between them, KDP and B&N. Forewarned is forearmed.

this was so helpful and ur so funny! thank u!

Great video, so helpful! Thank you so much! I'm definitely gonna take this information into consideration. I'm getting ready to publish a book very soon. Again, thank you for this video:) Just a side note, I think the reason your focus and stuff kept changing like that is because your exposure & focus weren't locked. Just thought I'd mention it. Thanks again for the video and have a wonderful day!

This video was helpful, thank you! I've heard of Ingramspark and I'm staying clear away from them. Amazon's paperback I'm a little weary of trying only for the simple fact that they distort the content of my file by stretching it a little too much across the page but perhaps I'll give them a chance. I know CreateSpace before being taken over by Amazon KDP had amazing printing and the quality of paper was beautiful. Now,, B&N's printing, do they offer gloss? I prefer the glossy finish. I have my books published on as many publishing platforms as I can find for free in digital format but I'm struggling to find a great print edition. I used to go through Lulu but I DO NOT recommend them to anyone-not anymore for since their 2020 updates their rules and steps have gone to sh*t and I can't/won't guarantee what their print edition will look like now...

Thank you for this. I'm at least a year out from the point of publishing, but trying to start getting a sense of these three companies in particular, so this is really helpful.

Your hair is awesome!

If you're a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, IngramSpark waives the publication fee for up to 5 titles per month.

Helpful!!!!! Thank you!

I'm with KDP and the pages are nice and THICK. KDP makes a HEFTY book. A++++++

Hi, the amazon link isn't working. FYI. Thanks for the comparison. Such major differences.

good review. thank you! (you have to lock your exposure. auto will make it go up and down as you move around like that)

Congrats on getting your book published ! Is a kindle version coming ?

Great video thanks. So you’re saying that the proof copy or author copy has a mark which pretty much states that? I would have liked to have ordered 50 copies of my book that is due out by the end of June, so that I can post them out for reviews and as thank you gifts.

Thank you, C.S., amazing the difference in those cover colours! That would really annoy me as an author. I’ve seen in some Ingram Spark books, the paper is so thin it shows the text from the other side of the page. Did that happen with your IS copy? The KDP looks like thicker paper. How did you feel about the paper quality from all three platforms?

I’d gone with the matte finish because that’s what’s popular, one, and also you don’t get a glare on pictures, two, but the gloss finish looks super nice.

Thanks for showing this to us. KDP uses a 55 lb paper, so that's pretty nice, and generally, their books seem of good quality. I have noticed, though, a good bit of warpage. Not sure why this is, but I've heard others note it as well; there's often a wave present when looking at the book edge-on from the right side, and my limited experience with hardcover was that the cover was somewhat warped as well. I'd be interested to know what you think of the durability of the spine and binding. Does it stand up to heavy use, and do the pages stay put? I almost wish we didn't have the glossy/matte option as sometimes I just can't choose. But, I'd like to see some other options, like a variety of paper weights, sewn binding for hardcovers, durable buckram cover (also for hardcovers), spiral bound (good for uses in which you want the book to lie flat during use, like notebooks, cookbooks, etc.), and staples (for low page count things like comics and small mags). Good to know that KDP has the best color. I wonder why this can be so variable. What I've noticed is that if you're working in a layout program, like Canva for instance, once you see the finished downloaded product as a PDF in Adobe programs, the color tone is starkly different. It would be nice if this could be more standardized from platform to platform, so we know what we're getting. I'd like to hear more about your experience with KDP matte. Will you never order it? I've also noticed some inconsistency--the areas of difference in finish you referred to--in the hardcover, but otherwise it seems pretty good. What did you mean about the finish coming off if you rubbed it? I've experienced a kind of rubbery feeling when touching the surface when the book is new and unhandled, but I haven't yet spent enough time with one printed this way to know if there's an issue with ink fastness. Anyway, congratulations on publishing your book, and all the best to you in your writing! Hope Vader's doing well.

curious if you have ever contacted them to discuss the color? That is usually why you get a proof copy.

your book looks great but kdp and the BN Press look best. i would love to read your novel for it looks like a great read. the cover work is what sold me. love thid video...ton of info you shared. I am writing a book as well. congrats on all your accomplishments.

I've heard that a lot about Ingramspark, and i've never tried them for that reason. My favorite for eBook is Draft2Digital, and print book i find KDP super easy.

The color issue is from your file and color space differences on your monitor. This is why its super important, when doing any design work, to use a color collaborated monitor and to ensure that your output file is in the correct color space.

Great info for first time publisher. My only comment is you are not comparing apples to apples with gloss kip compared to matte B&N. Gloss is always richer and deeper in color. It looks to me that if the B&N were gloss they would be exactly the same. Thanks for the video!

Do you have samples of KDP's matte and glossy paperback?

Hello, thanks for the video! I just had a conflict between Ingramspark and B&N. I knew that you shouldn,t do expanded distribution with KDP, because it meshes with Ingram, but wasn,t aware of the same situation with B&N, so then i asked myself do B&N press actually print their own book? Weird? I have my own ISBN (free in canada Yeah) and when I uploaded on Ingram I couldn,t because the ISBN was already registered by B&N????? Anyway got that figured out after talking to a 4th Ingram Spark customer service and filed a title transfer form which is going to take a month now.... arghhhh ..... Like you I think about royalties and upload direct to KDP and B&N for print. So when you upload do you follow a particular sequence 1-Ingram, 2-KDP, 3B&N to avoid any overlap? Did you have any experiences like this? Are there big differences in royalties between those 3? With Ingram do you do the 55% return and book destroy incentive? Thanks Love your video, Guy

Hey great info Thanks...

My best guess would be they aren't properly cleaning their surface finisher. Those shiny spots seem like they're leftover spots for the actual High Gloss finish, getting on the rollers or feeders. OOOOOOOoooor....could be just the matte finish, but there are extra splats getting on there (somehow, but possible if their machine's not running properly), so when it gets under the UV lights to dry the finish, the thicker spots are drying shinier. Just two ideas. I work in a print shop, so I'm pretty certain it's not the actual printing device (unless something's wrong with the cover stock, which I guess is possible, but unlikely), and one of the finishing devices. That said, glad I came upon this video, because I was curious how B&N's press quality is.

This was such an informative video! Thank you for sharing. Btw, who designed your book cover?? It looks fantastic!

Hi, I am curious if your cover file was the exact same. I see the KDP book is bigger, does that mean you had to upload a cover file that accounted for a wider spine?

If I’m publishing my book but just want printed copies to sell on my website which would be the best choice. I also have my own ISBN from Bowker. Thanks in advance!

Do you know where KDP prints the materials? I want to try to print in USA!

Besides Kindle Unlimited, can a person go "wide" with KDP?

can you share who edited your book?😊

Amateur question- Can you publish the same book (using the same ISBN) in all 3 platforms at once? Further, do any of the companies keep you from selling books at private mom and pop stores? Thanks for the great information in this video!!

Hi, thank you for the video. How did you publish three paperback books with ingramspark, b&n, and kdp? I received my proof copy from kdp, and I also uploaded same book to ingramspark but have not paid yet. I want to publish on b&n but when entering in my bought isbn, i get a message that says, sorry this isbn is already in use. Do you have any idea why im getting this message? I am stumped.

Cs Wells can you say me the size of the book. Because I need the size please that you ....

Nice presentation....except the "my dog" bit, ha ha!

Hi! I’ve just found your video very informative. I’m just wondering can I upload with KDP first and then if I decide later can I sell through Ingram? Will I need another ISBN for this? FYI the link to your book doesn’t work

How come four years ago those paperbacks didn't have the hideous spine crease on the front and back?? Not fair.

Great video. I'm planning to try Barnes and Noble Press first, but I'll keep KDP in mind as well. BTW, did you have to create a copyright page for the book or did the publishers do it for you and if you did could you make a video of how to do that?

Hi. I'm sure you have more than enough experience to help me with this. I had a book cover drawn. No matter how I seem to resize it, it just won't fit into the guidelines for KDP Print. It's a bit too long and not wide enough. KDP said the size should be 11.376 x 8.250 but I'm not able to put those measurements in on Paint or any of the photo editors. Should I give these measurements to the illustrators to have her resize it to fit a 5 x 8 book or is there something else that I should do?

Hello how much did the kdp book cost to print thanks

Hi! So I watched your video about getting a proof copy on KDP without actually publishing the novel. Do you still do this? I’m currently waiting for the email to come through! :)

How do Illustrate with KDP

I always hear bad things about Ingramspark, that's why I scoff every time someone recommends them. But did B&N ever solve their issue? If so, they might be worth getting then.

Why was matte compared to gloss, with B&N vs.KDP? Also, it was said quickly, but the KDP matte hardcover comes off?

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I'm having the problem of my Ingram cover being really dark and the turquoise is more sky blue. The KDP is more color accurate, but the DPI is horrendous! It's spotty and low quality, and my interior maps and any font not the main body font is patchy. Was your KPD copy really perfect? Because I don't understand how mine is such a low quality. I've used them before and it was fine. Oh well.

Hello, I'm from India. I'M 15 years old. How did you put Cover page of KDP. Once can you please say me how did you put Cover page in Kdp.

I'm a little confused. I just want to print a book. I am not looking to publish it per say, I just want to print the book that I created. Cant I just choose a good book printing company to do that with out the extra whistles? like marketing etc. I just want to print my book for myself and for family. Thank you. Can I use ingram spark and other things just to print copies, no strings attached? Thanks! I dont want a distributor, I just want to print my little book as needed and it seems very hard to find a quality company that can do that with out adding more services than I want to purchase. Thank you

WOW MISS WELLS I can see the gloss finish sparkle the screen, wow, but how is it that people keeps talking about kdp dull and less flossy

Cs Wells can you say me what is the size of that book? I need the size. Can you do it as fast as you could Thank you cs Wells Good Luck for Your writings 😊

Not a fair comparison, KDP glossy vs Barnes&Noble matte... and we're comparing the colors..

I had a dog that I named Vader too! How is he doing now?

How much was the shipping cost for the KDP version?

I wrote/illustrated a picture book about a cave woman and left it in a bookmobile when I was 4. That means I'm self-published, right?

Hi there!!! What kind of mic do you have?

Sure you've been told before but...you do have a "radio voice" 😉

Its an irrelevant comparison because they all use a printing facility thats is closest to the customer to minimise shipping costs. And in certain cases Amazon will print on contract for IS orders if there is going to be a delay. What is true, though, is that Amazon printing facilities are generally, but not always newer laser tech than older IS Lightning Source printers. Only Amazon is confident enough of their quality by putting where the book was printed inside the back cover.

Ingram for dust covers on hardback

Can u go nationwide with KDP

number one rule: never pay to publish a book. I would never use ingramspark.

Jumping between matte and glossy to determine the best appearance is just plain common sense!

Ingram Spark charges to publish; a one time fee. But don't we get 100% royalties?

Ingram Spark quality is absolutely lousy. It’s like using hot water to washing mixed colors, everything comes out sort of grey. Nothing is crisp. But their distribution is great.

Why is fifty dollars to publish insane IF you get what you want otherwise... its not like there's a lot of great companies out there that offer many key features.

There's more to a book than its cover … and you never show or compare the interior print quality of the books.