Do I need a different ISBN for ebook and paperback?

3. Does a book title have a constant ISBN? No. Each version (ebook, hardcover, paperback, or audiobook) will require a separate ISBN.

Can I use my Amazon ISBN on Ingram spark?

Distribution: if you purchase your ISBN, you can publish it on other platforms. IngramSpark distributes your book to Amazon, but if you wanted to publish through IngramSpark and Amazon directly, you cannot use either platforms’ free ISBN to upload your book to the other.

Does IngramSpark provide ISBN?

Does IngramSpark offer free ISBNs? Yes! IngramSpark recently began offering free ISBNs for U.S. self-publishers. You can access this in your IngramSpark account during the title setup process.

Why can’t I use the Amazon KDP ISBN with IngramSpark?

**You shouldn’t use the free Amazon KDP ISBN, and provide your own to IngramSpark because of the way the distribution agreement between the two of them is set up. You can’t opt out of Amazon KDP distribution through IngramSpark, so you need to use the same ISBN for both companies.

What is the difference between IngramSpark and KDP print?

They prefer to place their business with the same distributors and wholesalers from whom they order trade-published books. Like KDP Print, IngramSpark provides a print-on-demand service, but unlike KDP it does not supply directly to the end-user, ie the reader.

Why publish your print books via kdpp?

NB there is no distribution fee – that’s paid for by the customer either as an added cost on their bill or indirectly via their membership of Amazon Prime. Thus publishing your print books via KDPP allows you to reach the majority of readers who buy print books online via Amazon.

How do I publish my book on IngramSpark?

To publish on IngramSpark you’ll need your own ISBN. You can buy them from Ingram, or buy your own direct, so that you become the publisher of record. Buying one is expensive, but in the US you can buy them in groups of 10 or 100 etc.