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Why “uploading everywhere” quietly sabotages most authors
Most authors think distribution is a button.
Upload to Amazon.
Upload to Ingram.
Tick “wide.”
Wait for bookstores, libraries, and schools to magically appear.
That belief is the reason so many books stall.
Here’s the truth no one spells out clearly:
Distribution is not exposure.
It’s a supply-chain strategy.
And when you misunderstand the supply chain, every “wide” decision works against you.
The illusion that costs authors years
KDP and IngramSpark are not interchangeable platforms.
They serve:
Different ecosystems
Different buyers
Different economic rules
Different expectations
Yet authors are constantly told to:
“Just upload everywhere.”
That advice sounds generous.
It’s actually reckless.
What this guide exposes (clearly, calmly, finally)
In this $11 guide, you’ll understand:
Why bookstores rarely order KDP books — even when the content is good
What retailers actually look for before they say “yes”
When IngramSpark is essential — and when it’s a waste of money
Why uploading the same interior and cover files everywhere causes silent rejections
How print costs, discounts, and returnability really work
Why smaller royalties can still be the smarter strategy
How serious authors use a dual-distribution model without sabotaging themselves
No platform bias.
No fear-mongering.
No “do this or you’ll fail” nonsense.
Just mechanics, incentives, and consequences.
The moment this clicks
Most authors feel one of two things while reading this:
Relief — “Oh. So it’s not that I failed. I misunderstood the system.”
Clarity — “Now I know what to do and what to stop doing.”
That’s the shift that saves money, time, and momentum.
Who this is for
Authors who want bookstores, libraries, schools, or institutions
Writers planning hardcovers, children’s books, or wide expansion
Anyone tired of vague advice and half-truths about “going wide”
Price: $11
One clear strategy here is cheaper than fixing a broken one later.
Read it once for clarity. Come back to it every time you publish a new format.
And when it sharpens your thinking, leave a review.