{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your Book Is In There - Book Distribution Demystified","description":"  SHOW NOTES Book distribution can feel like a maze once you decide to go wide \u2014 and in this episode, Ingrid Johnson maps out exactly how it works. She breaks down the two biggest distributors, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital, covering pricing, royalties, pros and cons, and the hybrid strategy most successful indie authors are using in 2026. Drawing from her own experience preparing to launch her novel Veiled Halos, Inger shares real numbers, common pitfalls, and a clear action plan to get your book into readers' hands \u2014 on every platform. Talking Points  \u2022 What "going wide" really means for indie authors. \u2022 Why book distribution is one of the most important publishing decisions you'll make. \u2022 The role of aggregators and why they simplify the publishing process. \u2022 The key differences between IngramSpark and Draft2Digital. \u2022 How IngramSpark helps get print books into bookstores and libraries. \u2022 Why Draft2Digital is a favorite for ebook distribution and author tools. \u2022 Understanding royalties, wholesale discounts, and pricing before you publish. \u2022 Common mistakes authors make when setting up distribution. \u2022 Why you shouldn't distribute the same book format through multiple services. \u2022 The importance of using your own ISBNs to stay in control of your book. \u2022 Why turning off KDP Expanded Distribution can prevent pricing problems. \u2022 Books2Read links and other free tools every indie author should be using. \u2022 The hybrid distribution strategy many successful indie authors are using. \u2022 Why distribution alone won't sell your book\u2014and what still matters. \u2022 Practical first steps you can take today to build a smarter publishing strategy. ","author_name":"Lone Star Gridiron","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lonestargridiron.com","html":"