--- title: Distributing to Ingram Lightning Source (LSI) with PublishDrive description: PublishDrive partners with Ingram Lightning Source Inc. (LSI), a global leader in print-on-demand distribution. Through LSI, your print titles can reach bookstores, libraries, and retailers across North America, Europe, and Oceania. --- [Skip to content](https://help.publishdrive.com/distributing-to-ingram-lightning-source-lsi-with-publishdrive#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.publishdrive.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![pd-white.png\]](https://help.publishdrive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pd-white.png?height=38&name=pd-white.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.publishdrive.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to publishdrive.com Go to publishdrive.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Ebook distribution is not available through this channel.   ---   **⏱ Publishing Time**   Books distributed to LSI typically go live within **up to 2 weeks** after submission.   ---   **💸 Distribution Model**   LSI operates under a **wholesale model**, meaning retailers and distributors may adjust the final sale price based on your listed price.   ---   **📈 Royalty Rate** •**Print-on-Demand**: 45% royalty (Calculated from the list price, minus print and distribution costs)   ---   **📌 Territory Focus**   LSI distributes to the following key regions: •**United States** •**Canada** •**Europe** •**Australia & New Zealand**   ---   **🌍 Accepted Languages**   LSI accepts books in **any language**, provided they meet industry-standard formatting and metadata requirements.   ---   **🔖 ISBN Requirement**   An **ISBN is required** for all print titles. Please ensure you have a valid ISBN before submitting your book for distribution.   ---   **✅ Content Policy**   ✔️ **Adult content is accepted**, ❌ **Explicit sexual content is not permitted** ❌ **Public domain titles are not accepted**   All books must comply with LSI’s content and quality standards.   ---   **🆓 Special Offer — No Market Access Fee Until 2026!**   New titles uploaded to LSI via PublishDrive will **not be charged a Market Access Fee (MAF) for the first year**.   📅 This offer is valid until **December 31, 2026**.   ---   **🔄 Catalog Transfer from LSI to PublishDrive**   Already publishing through LSI? You can **transfer your existing catalog** to PublishDrive.   ➡️ To request a transfer, please contact our **support team**. We’ll walk you through the process.   ---   **🔍 IngramSpark vs. Lightning Source (LSI) — What’s the Difference?**   | **Feature** | **IngramSpark** | **Lightning Source (LSI)** | | --- | --- | --- | | Target Users | Independent authors, small publishers | Established publishers, high-volume | | Access | Self-managed platform | Managed through PublishDrive | | Fees | MAF applies per title | **No MAF** for 1 year (via PD, until Dec 31, 2026) | | Catalog Transfer | Not supported | ✅ Available from LSI to PD | | Control | Direct publisher access | Distributor-managed (via PD) | > ⚠️ **Note:** PublishDrive partners directly with LSI, not IngramSpark. 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