I’m a book designer, majority of my clients are self published via KDP and Ingram, always best to get a file for each platform you publish to! They may not look different, but sometimes the slightest change in setting, margin..etc can make a big difference like the spine.
Thank you for this information because I only knew of KDP. Once I setup my first books I will give Ingram spark a try. I would love to see a book I made at a local book shop.
Even with you just flipping through you can see the difference in the pages. That’s unfortunate! I too was thinking Ingram so other stores could pick up my books 🤞🏾 KDP is working on this on our behalf!
what a wonderful video! You've pointed out everything so good!) Do you remember the quality of paper you chose on KDP (standard color interior or premium)?
Thank you, Mari. Love that new cover! That was a very fair and well explained comparison. Does Ingram Spark give you a choice of paper quality for colour print? I am surprised they charge so much for a file upload. I didn’t know that. Do you think the high cost was due to the full-colour content? I’m interested to see your Novel comparison. A friend published a couple of non-fiction books using Ingram Spark, and the covers are very good quality and haven’t curled. But the paper is a bit thin and has shadows of the print from the other side on each page, which is not great. But I think there may be a global shortage of paper due the pandemic, so maybe these companies have to cut corners. Thanks again!
Hi there 👋. So, I believe there is a higher quality of paper, but it wasn’t comparable to Amazon. I would’ve had to charge over $25 for the book just to make a couple dollars. If I decide to give them another chance I will do another video comparing the products again. 😃
Why don't you ask IngramSpark to quote you to use a heavier weight of stock? The real test is to compare their colours and the quality of the text and the quality of the photos.
I saw a another youtube video on spines between the two. The spines have two different widths. I was lead to believe that the KDP one was more narrow, though. So that's something to take into consideration when using both services.
Hi! I tried to find a video where you may have explained how you made your book companion journal, but I don't think there is one. I was curious what program you used as I am also making a different type of workbook that I may consider putting into physical copies someday. I don't have plans for it at the moment, but as I'm working on creating my workbook in Canva, I was curious about what it may look like to publish it in physical copies later.
I have tried to find pricing and came across the calculator and it seems high. I have a 200 page custom interior journal and have been stressing about the paper quality so I am so relieved to see this video and to know it is nice paper to write on. My question is - does the paper bleed ? Also, do you think around 27.00 or even 32.00 is a fair price for a full color, custom interior and entirely hand drawn 7x10 journal ? And for that many pages, do you recommend 7x10 or 8-1/2 x 11?
Nancy Richardson I do think it’s fair! Custom work is always a little more. Besides, sometimes the printing is so expensive that you have no choice but to price it higher. Also, it depends on the pen that you use as far as bleed. But I found that mine didn’t bleed, unless I used a marker to color in the coloring pages.
Mari Suggs would you mind letting me know which mediums you recommend (ie colored pencils, ball point pens er). I’ll have to include it in the descriptions I guess. Also is the paper nice to write on ?
Hi👋🏾 This might sound crazy, but I'm curious to know that when someone self-publishes with Ingram Sparks, does their book still get posted on Amazon? Or is that an option?
Hi! When I checked out your amazon linked, I noticed that you had two very high quality pictures showing the customer what the book looks like. Did KDP do that automatically?
Thanks so much for this video. I never heard of Ingramspark but I'm glad to know the differences now. It seems like it's just not worth the extra money they charge especially due to the errors and quality which is super important. Appreciate the info! Question, I noticed that in the ingramspark book while you were flipping there was a dark-colored page that had a white border on the side. I was wondering if that was how it was designed, or if they just didn't print your design all the way to the edges of the page. I ask as I am looking to do a book that has fully colored pages (no white) and wondering if KDP does that and prints to the edge. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi ma’am,I have a query , what if I create designs for low/no content books from Canva which are licence free and once I publish, can anyone else copy my design and get their product trademarked or copyrighted ?Can you please advice for situation like this
Hi Mari, would you mind giving me a hint of the size of the book for KDP!!! I want to create a journal on Canva and you receive choose a great book size :)))
My book prints from KDP have been low quality. Prints from earlier this year looked great, but recently their quality has gone down. Are you having the same problem?
I experienced that with this journal. I cancelled the entire thing, meaning the journal isn’t sold by them any where. The product is only sold by Amazon.
@@marisuggs gotcha! Thanks 😊 I've been exploring draft 2 digital as they have started trying print books but I'm not sure yet if they accept notebooks etc.
I don’t. I don’t create my covers, so I can’t do a video on that. But I can do a video on creating the inside pages. Stay tuned for new videos coming soon.
Yeah it’s crazy. I just uploaded two other novels and they’re soo complicated. If you’re not trying to get into bookstores, then I wouldn’t bother with it.
Hello, Mary. I want to make a coloring book and i love the size of your book. Can you tell me please what is this size? I don´t know what to choose in kdp ToT sorry for my english
KDP is good because you can upload for free and their book quality is good. However, if you want your book to be in stores, then KDP is not the right place since they only sell your book on Amazon.
You talk alot and you keep flipping the pages , you should us few page very slowly and very clearly telling us the different not going back and forth .
I’m a book designer, majority of my clients are self published via KDP and Ingram, always best to get a file for each platform you publish to! They may not look different, but sometimes the slightest change in setting, margin..etc can make a big difference like the spine.
Hello, can you please show me/us the photo quality? I was expecting to see this in this video, thanks!!
Thank you for this information because I only knew of KDP. Once I setup my first books I will give Ingram spark a try. I would love to see a book I made at a local book shop.
Hmm, that's interesting. Unfortunately, if we want our novels to sell beyond the net, we have no choice but to use Ingram. But this was worth knowing.
Yes, that's true. My pleasure.
Even with you just flipping through you can see the difference in the pages. That’s unfortunate! I too was thinking Ingram so other stores could pick up my books 🤞🏾 KDP is working on this on our behalf!
I love the pink on the new cover
what a wonderful video! You've pointed out everything so good!) Do you remember the quality of paper you chose on KDP (standard color interior or premium)?
Excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing this.
I had the same experience with my kids picture book! It looked like I printed it at home!!
Thank you, Mari. Love that new cover! That was a very fair and well explained comparison. Does Ingram Spark give you a choice of paper quality for colour print? I am surprised they charge so much for a file upload. I didn’t know that. Do you think the high cost was due to the full-colour content?
I’m interested to see your Novel comparison. A friend published a couple of non-fiction books using Ingram Spark, and the covers are very good quality and haven’t curled. But the paper is a bit thin and has shadows of the print from the other side on each page, which is not great. But I think there may be a global shortage of paper due the pandemic, so maybe these companies have to cut corners.
Thanks again!
Hi there 👋. So, I believe there is a higher quality of paper, but it wasn’t comparable to Amazon. I would’ve had to charge over $25 for the book just to make a couple dollars. If I decide to give them another chance I will do another video comparing the products again. 😃
@@marisuggs Thank you, Mari. That’s good to know!
Why don't you ask IngramSpark to quote you to use a heavier weight of stock? The real test is to compare their colours and the quality of the text and the quality of the photos.
Because the higher quality paper wouldn't be comparable--price wise--with KDP.
Thanks for all the info! With KDP, did you do premium ink or standard?
I saw a another youtube video on spines between the two. The spines have two different widths. I was lead to believe that the KDP one was more narrow, though. So that's something to take into consideration when using both services.
Thanks for letting me know.
Love this video. What program did you use ti create all the color charts and pages in your journal?
Thank you. I use Canva
Hi! I tried to find a video where you may have explained how you made your book companion journal, but I don't think there is one. I was curious what program you used as I am also making a different type of workbook that I may consider putting into physical copies someday. I don't have plans for it at the moment, but as I'm working on creating my workbook in Canva, I was curious about what it may look like to publish it in physical copies later.
Hi there, I created the journal in Canva.
Ok cool! Thanks!@@marisuggs
I have tried to find pricing and came across the calculator and it seems high. I have a 200 page custom interior journal and have been stressing about the paper quality so I am so relieved to see this video and to know it is nice paper to write on. My question is - does the paper bleed ? Also, do you think around 27.00 or even 32.00 is a fair price for a full color, custom interior and entirely hand drawn 7x10 journal ? And for that many pages, do you recommend 7x10 or 8-1/2 x 11?
Nancy Richardson I do think it’s fair! Custom work is always a little more. Besides, sometimes the printing is so expensive that you have no choice but to price it higher.
Also, it depends on the pen that you use as far as bleed. But I found that mine didn’t bleed, unless I used a marker to color in the coloring pages.
Mari Suggs would you mind letting me know which mediums you recommend (ie colored pencils, ball point pens er). I’ll have to include it in the descriptions I guess. Also is the paper nice to write on ?
Hi👋🏾
This might sound crazy, but I'm curious to know that when someone self-publishes with Ingram Sparks, does their book still get posted on Amazon? Or is that an option?
Yeah, they distribute to Amazon.
Hi! When I checked out your amazon linked, I noticed that you had two very high quality pictures showing the customer what the book looks like. Did KDP do that automatically?
Because when I published my hardcover book, it did not do it automatically.
Yes, they did it. Not sure if I selected an option that would allow that, though.
Thanks so much for this video. I never heard of Ingramspark but I'm glad to know the differences now. It seems like it's just not worth the extra money they charge especially due to the errors and quality which is super important. Appreciate the info! Question, I noticed that in the ingramspark book while you were flipping there was a dark-colored page that had a white border on the side. I was wondering if that was how it was designed, or if they just didn't print your design all the way to the edges of the page. I ask as I am looking to do a book that has fully colored pages (no white) and wondering if KDP does that and prints to the edge. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi there. It was my design. 😀
@@marisuggs Ah ok, thanks so much for clarifying! Your video was super helpful.
Hi ma’am,I have a query , what if I create designs for low/no content books from Canva which are licence free and once I publish, can anyone else copy my design and get their product trademarked or copyrighted ?Can you please advice for situation like this
Does KDP get self published books in bookstores? I’m trying to get my new book to booksellers. Any advice of any kind?
Yes, they distribute to bookstores.
@@marisuggs thank you!!
Hi Mari, would you mind giving me a hint of the size of the book for KDP!!! I want to create a journal on Canva and you receive choose a great book size :)))
sure, it's 8X10 :)
Does Ingram spark allow low content books and journals?
Wow, thank you soo much for this comparison. No, I'm confident to create and sell kdp products.
My book prints from KDP have been low quality. Prints from earlier this year looked great, but recently their quality has gone down. Are you having the same problem?
I experienced that with this journal. I cancelled the entire thing, meaning the journal isn’t sold by them any where. The product is only sold by Amazon.
@@marisuggs thanks for the reply
With mine, I had to choose "premium color" instead of the standard version...big difference in quality for me
@@deanafromchicago6661 I'll have to try it, thanks
Someone told me you can't publish low content with ingramspark. I'm assuming this is incorrect?
I'm not sure what you mean by "low content".
@@marisuggs notebooks. Journals. Planners
@@taniastreasury9344 Oh okay. Yeah, I didn't have a problem publishing it, other than the quality.
@@marisuggs gotcha! Thanks 😊 I've been exploring draft 2 digital as they have started trying print books but I'm not sure yet if they accept notebooks etc.
is it premium color 70 paper? or standard 70?
NETVO TV standard
do you have videos teaching the process of making the inside pages and cover as well as the complete process?
I don’t. I don’t create my covers, so I can’t do a video on that. But I can do a video on creating the inside pages. Stay tuned for new videos coming soon.
@@marisuggs i look forwatd to it. Thank you so much
How can you seriously compare those two !?
I can't believe $49 to upload IS. Do you know how many times I upload before I publish? LOL Tons!!! Glad KDP is so affordable. :)
Yeah it’s crazy. I just uploaded two other novels and they’re soo complicated. If you’re not trying to get into bookstores, then I wouldn’t bother with it.
What size are those books? They look great!
8X10. Thank you 🙏
Hello, Mary. I want to make a coloring book and i love the size of your book. Can you tell me please what is this size? I don´t know what to choose in kdp ToT sorry for my english
Sure, it’s 8X10 ❤️
@@marisuggs inches?
@@marisuggs thank you very much
Can you still set your own price of the product?
Wesley Morgan yes
Madam ....in kdp is there any option to select paper quality ....??
No.
Is paper quality good in colour printing in india madam...??
For me it is. I love it.
@@marisuggs who do you print with in India? Thanks
Any experience with Lulu?
No, sorry.
Based on your information KDP seems advantages except for the bulk. Is that your reason for opting for them for your novel?
KDP is good because you can upload for free and their book quality is good. However, if you want your book to be in stores, then KDP is not the right place since they only sell your book on Amazon.
I have always been leary of IngramSpark. I never had any experience with them but have been afraid to use them. :)
Yeah, I’m a bit worried too. I hope the novel comes out okay.
@@marisuggs Other TH-camrs have said that they are very difficult to use. So I have always shied away. :)
Ingram Spark is the largest self-publishing distributor in the world and you are so afraid to use them?
I have really enjoyed My Book Companion Journal. Cant wait to do a flip through when its all full and chunky.
Oh good! :)
You talk alot and you keep flipping the pages , you should us few page very slowly and very clearly telling us the different not going back and forth .