Simplified Title Setup Guidance

Introduction

Welcome to IngramSpark! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to set up a new book title, helping you publish your work efficiently with our platform. Setting up your book correctly ensures a smooth publishing and distribution process.

What Do I Need Before Setting Up My Book Title?

Before you begin, we recommend you have the following materials and information ready:

• Completed manuscript file formatted according to our specifications.
• PDF Cover file for your print books and Jpeg file for your eBook cover, meeting print and eBook quality requirements.
• ISBN
• Book title, author name(s), and book description.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up a New Book Title

1. Log in to your IngramSpark account. If you don’t have an account yet, please create one first.
2. Navigate to the "Add a New Title" section in your dashboard.
3. Select the product type: choose between print book, ebook, or both.
4. Assign an ISBN to your book, either by entering your own or purchasing one.
5. Enter the book details: title, author name, publication date, and description.
6. Set your pricing and select your distribution options to reach global markets.
7. Upload your book files following the file format and quality specifications. Please see our File Creation Guide for the full specification.
8. Review all entered information carefully and submit your title for review.

Tips and Best Practices

• Ensure your manuscript and cover files comply with our formatting guidelines to avoid delays.
• Double-check metadata like author name and book description for accuracy and consistency.
• Utilize our Cover Template Generator tool if you need assistance creating a compliant cover. 
• Consider your pricing for each market to help maximize your books' reach.

Next Steps After Submission

You will receive email notifications about the approval status, and you can track progress through your dashboard.

After approval, your book will be available for order and distribution according to your selected options.

Additional Resources

• How to Upload Print Ready Files - How to upload files and turn around times.
• What Other Options Are Available for Creating Files? - Book-Building Tool and Cover Templates.
• Please see our article on Guidelines for Title Success for further tips on maximizing distribution of your book