Created by Lily O'Brien

• Set up an account, including which agreements are required and which are optional

• Set up your book title, filling out all of the fields

• Understand discounts and best discount practices

• Prepare files

• Upload files

• Approve proofs and order sample copies

• Place orders

Along the way, Ruth will talk about pre-sales, timeframes for approvals, initial fees, revision fees, distribution, etc.

Ruth Schwartz, aka the Wonderlady, has been a member of the BAIPA board for more than four years and currently oversees the BAIPA website and communications. Known as a Book Midwife, she has helped more than 50 authors through the self-publishing process in the last four years, where they get clear about the steps needed to turn out a professional book that looks and reads as good as anything coming from a traditional publisher. Ruth has helped almost two dozen authors use IngramSpark effectively, especially in order to reach the bookstore and library markets. She also provides marketing, proofreading and book interior/cover design services, and helps clients set up basic author websites. You can find out more about her at thewonderlady.com.

For complete information on the September morning session, Indie Publishing Trends with Jackie Thompson from Ingram Content Group, and to register, go here.