Ingram Spark – Open Heart Designs

KDP or IngramSpark? Why Most Authors Use Both

Jamie T — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:48:28 +0000

Should I publish on KDP or IngramSpark?" It's a question I hear often, and my answer usually starts with another question: Where do you want people to find your book? The two platforms overlap, but they do different jobs. If your focus is Amazon, then KDP may be all you need. If you also want your book available through the channels that bookstores and libraries use, IngramSpark becomes important.

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IngramSpark’s Book Returns Explained

Jamie T — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:45:52 +0000

When setting up your title on Ingram Spark, have you found yourself confused about the return options and their associated costs? First, let's understand what book returns are and why they exist. Ingram Spark has the option to allow booksellers to return books. The book seller buys books to sell and if those books aren't selling, they need to be able to return them. As a business owner they make…

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Personalize your book

Jamie T — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 16:41:30 +0000

Did you know that Ingram Spark allows you to create and send personalized copies of your book. It's easy to do, inexpensive at only $1 per book, and is a great way to add a special touch when you want to. Choosing this option adds one additional page with your personalized content and inserts it as the very first page of your book at the time it’s printed. It will only be added to that specific…

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