Authors can revise their books at any time—and sometimes should. Revising a published book doesn’t mean something was “wrong.” For indie authors, it’s a strategic advantage. Of course, you'll want to make copy edits as needed, but there are many other instances when making revisions to a book can improve reader satisfaction, attract a new audience, support a relaunch, or even capitalize on awards and cultural trends. 

Kristina Ten is the author of Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine (2025, Stillhouse Press). Populated by living paper dolls, summer camp legends, and trivia nights gone terribly wrong, the 12 genre-crossing tales in her debut collection wrestle with themes of memory, disobedience, alienation, belonging, and the horrors of inhabiting a body others seek to control.

Kiersten Modglin is a #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over two million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Her newest release, Wilde Women, is an atmospheric literary thriller with a touch of magic about generations of mothers and daughters.

What happens if your book gets stuck in IngramSpark's title processing? In this article, we'll review file specifications and common file errors that will delay the process. 

Kandi Steiner is a USA Today- and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance in all its forms. Her newest release, Stand Your Ground, is the fifth installment of her Kings of the Ice hockey romance series.  

Want to see your books on the shelves of your local library? The good news is that it's absolutely possible, and it's more achievable than you might think. Libraries are a powerful marketing channel for an author’s work. They often champion books to their communities, reaching more than 172M registered public library users across the United States.

Give your holiday marketing a boost with IngramSpark’s Share & Sell feature.

Share & Sell lets you create direct-to-reader purchase links for your titles. You set the price, share the link, and IngramSpark handles the printing and fulfillment. Because you're selling direct, you can earn more from each book sold, even with discounted pricing.

Bestselling author Sam Demma is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. His first book, Empty Your Backpack, is a simple yet powerful self-help guide to happiness, growth, and self-belief. His newest book, Be Someone’s Taco, is a children’s picture book on kindness and empathy. 

Ally Walker was a budding biochemist with a BA in biology from UCSC when she stumbled into show business. The Light Runner, a gripping psychological thriller, is her first novel, and the first installment in her Realities series.

What do Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and E.L. James have in common? They've all used pen names to write in different genres—King as Richard Bachman, Rowling as Robert Galbraith, and Erika Leonard as E.L. James. If you've been dreaming of branching out and writing something far outside your usual genre, you're facing the same question these bestselling authors confronted: should you use a pen name or write under your established name?