May's newsletter is filled with need to know info: easy author websites with Tertulia for Authors, trends in publishing - and much more.
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May 2025 | Newsletter

Your author website is your most powerful tool for building your brand, connecting with readers and driving book sales. With Tertulia for Authors, you can now create a professional site in just minutes - no tech skills required. 

 

Just enter one of your book's ISBNs and Tertulia for Authors instantly generates a beautiful and customized site featuring:

  • All of your books and reviews
  • Author bio and photo
  • Retailer purchase links
  • Email signup form
  • Blog and events calendar

Website templates and colors are fully customizable as shown below.

Tertulia Website Builder for Authors

Join hundreds of IngramSpark authors who are already using Tertulia for Authors - it’s simple, fast and built just for authors. Even publishing expert Jane Friedman is recommending Tertulia for Authors to her audience as a smart solution for today's authors.

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Exclusive for IngramSpark Authors

Save 30% with an annual subscription—just $6.99 per month, including a FREE .com domain for your first year. Prefer month-to-month? Save 10% with a monthly plan at $8.99 per month.

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Independent Book Publishers Association

IngramSpark proudly supports the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the leading trade group for indie publishers of all sizes - traditional, hybrid, and self-published.

 

As an IBPA member, you’ll gain access to these IngramSpark discounts:

  • Two FREE revisions per month
  • 10% off on publisher direct orders of 50+ copies of a single ISBN
  • Two free 30-minute IngramSpark Connect sessions with an IngramSpark team member each month
  • 10% off Title Discovery

IBPA offers additional member discounts, expert-led education, and marketing programs to help you publish better and sell more books. All for just $155 per year. Learn more about IBPA membership benefits.

Join IBPA

Need to Know

From printed edges and interactive formats to game-changing tools like AI editing and augmented reality, authors now have more ways than ever to stand out. As readers demand more personalized, dynamic content and direct access to creators, indie authors who adapt to these emerging trends will be best positioned to thrive in the next phase of digital publishing. Our blog post explores What's Next in Publishing? Emerging Trends for Indie Authors.

Read the blog

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Getting your books into reader’s hands just got easier! We’ve added a new feature to your IngramSpark account – shareable purchase links with transactions available in pounds sterling. Our popular Share & Sell feature has been empowering authors in the United States to connect directly with readers and earn even more from each sale. 

We're excited to announce that Share & Sell is now also available to accounts in the United Kingdom and United States, with transactions supported in pounds sterling.

 

Log in to your IngramSpark account to try it out today! Access this feature by clicking on E-Commerce in the left hand navigation of your IngramSpark account. 

Want your book featured in specially curated lists? We offer FREE promotional opportunities through curated lists sent to retailers, librarians, wholesalers, consumer-facing read and review sites - and more!

 

Upcoming lists will include Pride, Father's Day, Humor, Graphic Novels, Summer Romance, and more. Submit your book for consideration here.

Events

 

ALA 

June 26, 2025 - June 30, 2025

 

Novelist, Inc.

September 18th, 2025 - September 22, 2025

 

Southern Festival of Books

October 18th, 2025 - October 19th, 2025

 

Author Nation

November 3rd - November 7th, 2025

 

WriterFest Nashville 

November 21st - November 22nd, 2025

Paige's Corner
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Dear Authors, Creators and Publishers,

 

This month, we're excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible expertise within our community and the valuable associations that empower us. We encourage you to delve deeper and discover more about IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) and Tertulia for Authors. Explore their offerings and let us know if they help you Share Your Story With the World.

 

We had an amazing time at IBPA's Publish University in St. Paul, Minnesota. The team was thrilled to connect with many of you. Our next stop in the United States is ALA (American Library Association) in Philadelphia. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Sincerely,
Paige Allen Signature

Lightning Source LLC, 14 Ingram Boulevard, PO Box 3006, La Vergne, TN 37086, United States

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