Go Publish Yourself

Go Publish Yourself ran for 5 seasons and 66 episodes between 2018 and October 2020, hosted by IngramSpark Director Robin Cutler and Author Acquisition Manager Justine Bylo. The podcast is no longer producing new episodes — the final episode aired October 20, 2020, and the feed has been inactive since. The archive remains accessible on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

Despite its inactive status, the back catalog remains one of the most substantive audio resources for authors pursuing print distribution through IngramSpark's trade channels. No other podcast has covered bookstore placement and library acquisition with direct access to IngramSpark executives.

What You Get#

• IngramSpark insider access: Both hosts are platform executives — wholesale pricing, returnable policies, and trade distribution questions get answered by the people who set these policies
• Bookstore distribution mechanics: Multiple episodes address how independent bookstores evaluate books for stocking, what wholesale discounts are required, and how consignment versus outright purchase arrangements work
• Library acquisition process: Dedicated coverage of Overdrive, library purchasing criteria, and how librarians actually decide which indie titles to buy
• Trade publishing context: IngramSpark's relationships with traditional publishers and wholesalers are explained alongside indie strategies, providing context most indie-focused podcasts skip

Who It's For#

• Print-focused authors: Authors building a print strategy through IngramSpark — especially those targeting bookstores or libraries — will find the archive directly applicable
• Authors targeting bookstores: Wholesale pricing, returnable-book setup, and distributor relationships are covered in enough operational detail to take action
• Library-focused authors: The library acquisition episodes explain decision-making processes that most indie authors don't understand and most indie resources don't cover

Pricing: Free. Archive available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. The IngramSpark podcast page still hosts show notes and episode listings.

Strengths#

• Unique perspective: IngramSpark-hosted content on trade distribution doesn't exist in any currently active podcast — the archive fills a genuine gap
• Operational specifics: Wholesale discount thresholds, returnable book policies, and distributor technical requirements get actual numbers and procedures, not vague guidance
• Five seasons of depth: 66 episodes across 5 seasons cover distribution from multiple angles, including a UK Spotlight series addressing international markets

Limitations#

• No new episodes since October 2020: IngramSpark's platform, pricing structure, and distribution agreements have changed since the show ended — verify current policies against IngramSpark's website before acting on specific details
• Robin Cutler departed IngramSpark in 2020: Some guest credentials and internal references may reflect roles that have since changed
• IngramSpark-specific scope: Authors primarily distributing through KDP Print, BookBaby, or Lulu will find limited applicable content; the show covers IngramSpark's ecosystem almost exclusively

Alternatives#

IngramSpark's current blog and webinar library are more up-to-date resources for platform-specific questions. For actively produced POD and distribution content, the Self-Publishing Formula podcast and IngramSpark's YouTube channel address current policies with more recent information.