- In my previous video about expanded distribution
on CreateSpace, (boing)
I shared an overview of what CreateSpace Publishing offers
besides their Print On Demand in the Amazon marketplaces.
However, it's not enough to know
what expanded distribution is.
You need to know what to expect,
so you can make an informed decision on if you should use
these additional distribution channels
for your CreateSpace paperback book.
Today, I'm going to share six interesting facts
about expanded distribution on CreateSpace
you may have missed in the fine print.
This video may help you more than you know, so stick around.
(electronic sounds)
Welcome to self publishing with Dale,
and if you're new to this channel, and you want to learn
how to publish and profit the right way,
then subscribe and hit the bell icon next to it
to get notifications on all my latest videos.
What do you think is the biggest thing holding you back
from using expanded distribution on CreateSpace?
Leave your open thoughts and questions
in the comments below, and I'll do my best
to address all of you.
Let's talk about six, need-to-know facts
about expanded distribution on Createspace.com.
One, limitation on ISBNs, also known as the
international standard book number.
The ISBN is the number identity,
or tracking number of your book.
According to CreateSpace, you can't have
the expanded distribution options of bookstores
and online retailers if your book's ISBN
has been submitted for distribution through another service.
Furthermore, you must use a CreateSpace assigned ISBN
to use the expanded distribution option
of libraries and academic institutions.
The good news is, their ISBN's come at no cost.
The catch is, the listed publisher
is CreateSpace and not you.
Not a big deal to me, but it's entirely up to you on how
you want your brand represented and the reach your book has.
Two, sales channel percentage deficiency.
Yep, that's nerd terms for, "You're going to collect
"a lot less through expanded distribution."
Look, everyone wants their piece of the pie.
Don't be surprised, when you add
a middle man between you and CreateSpace,
that you stand to lose out on more profits.
Think to yourself, are the additional sales, channel,
and brand exposures worth the sacrifice?
Number three, delayed sales reports.
All purchases made through expanded distribution channels
can take upwards of six weeks from when the sale
is made to appear in your reports.
In most cases, you won't see expanded distribution sales
until the end of the month.
Don't be alarmed, or become too big-headed, when you see
multiple books purchased through expanded distribution.
It's merely that CreateSpace is catching up
with reporting the expanded distribution sales.
Four, delayed book information posting.
Much like the sales reports, it can take up to six weeks
for pertinent book information to populate
the various expanded distribution channels.
The same can be said about any changes made to your book
including pricing, book description, key words,
interior content, or book cover.
CreateSpace clarifies that the expanded distribution
channels don't update simultaneously.
Old versions of your book will stay up
until the change propagates throughout the channels.
Your book will still be available
with the previous list price, selling information,
and file information until the new changes take effect.
Five, pinch hitter.
Some books sold through expanded distribution may be
manufactured by third party companies.
Yep, this means that CreateSpace willingly hands
your book files to another company to fulfill the printing.
The company cites minor differences in manufacturing,
such as paper thickness and color shade.
But it really makes you wonder, do you really want
to have another company handle your book? Hmm.
Six, industry standard trim sizes or bust.
If your book is an odd size or cut,
then you can't use the larger expanded distribution
of bookstores and online retailers.
For a full list of book sizes on CreateSpace,
go to SelfPublishingWithDale.com/TRIM.
I'll revisit the best book sizes
to choose in another video soon.
For now, you have enough information to make a better choice
of whether expanded distribution is for you or not.
Hey remember, if you liked this video,
then click the thumbs up. (boing)
Until later, this has been Self Publishing with Dale,
and I'll see you guys soon.