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3.5· 10 reviews
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Elizabeth Riegert
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Our publishing experience with Lightning Source was a never-ending headache. Our company publishes a new book every month, and during our 6 months of working with Lightning Source we were only able to publish one. Poor customer support (our rep took a week vacation without telling us while our book was overdue), slow production time, and price gauging for basic services should fend off any aspiring author/ illustrator. Take it from us: build your own printing press and skip the middle men!

Matt Spring
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They shipped me the wrong books with the right packing slip. I called and they said there wasn't anything they could do about it. I asked to file a complaint and the guy on the phone just laughed and took none of my information. So it looks like I just have to have these books that aren't mine?

Interesting that there are so many bad reviews here from customers and so many good reviews from people who work there, saying it's a nice place to work. So they're requiring their employees to fill out reviews online to make their overall rating higher.

Joseph Roper
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Late August I got the vaccine COVID-19 first shot ..I came to work , never complained, got alittle symptoms throughout the day ..told my shift supervisor..they grilled me for twenty mins in the break etc ..then decided after I showed them the card that I was good to go home ..not only that I worked a half day and they still put me down as a no show ..so my fiancee got sick and it's only me and her ..so I had to call off ..I called in and told them they said ok ..went back to work the next week ..I play semi pro basketball..had a enjury that Wednesday night at my game called off that night and had to go to the er and my regular doctor..my doctor's gave me two notes for two weeks off ..I called everyday and told them ..they had me down for six no show no calls and I work a swing shift ..this company is great to work for but when you come there and work and don't mingle they try and boot you out the door ..they run they shifts and business in the warehouse messed up ..I stood there for 5 hrs one time and waited for them to fix my machine and I still got over 1800 books out ..they got rid of me for no reason..

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About Lightning source

If you are reading a book, Ingram Content Group is probably behind it. Ingram offers solutions to publishers, online and retail stores, education market and libraries.

Lightning Source: Revolutionizing the Publishing Industry

Ingram Content Group is a leading provider of content distribution and publishing services, with Lightning Source as one of its flagship offerings. Lightning Source is a print-on-demand service that enables publishers to produce high-quality books in small quantities, reducing the need for large print runs and costly inventory management.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Lightning Source has become a trusted partner for publishers looking to streamline their operations and reach new audiences. The company's state-of-the-art printing facilities are located across the globe, allowing for fast and efficient delivery of printed materials to customers worldwide.

One of the key benefits of using Lightning Source is its ability to provide customized solutions tailored to each publisher's unique needs. Whether you are an independent author looking to self-publish your first book or a large publishing house seeking cost-effective ways to manage your inventory, Lightning Source has you covered.

The company offers a range of services designed to help publishers succeed in today's competitive marketplace. These include:

Print-on-Demand: With print-on-demand technology, publishers can order books as needed rather than having to maintain large inventories. This reduces waste and saves money on storage costs while ensuring that books are always available when customers want them.

Distribution: Ingram Content Group has an extensive network of distribution partners that can help get your books into stores around the world. From online retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble to brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries, Ingram can help you reach new audiences wherever they may be.

eBook Conversion: In addition to print-on-demand services, Lightning Source also offers eBook conversion services that allow publishers to create digital versions of their titles for sale on platforms like Kindle and iBooks.

Marketing Support: Ingram Content Group provides marketing support services designed specifically for independent authors who may not have access to traditional marketing channels. These include social media promotion, email campaigns, book reviews, and more.

Education Market Solutions: For educational institutions looking for affordable textbooks or course materials with quick turnaround times without compromising quality standards; lightning source provides education market solutions which cater all requirements from K-12 schools up-to higher education institutions

Library Services: Libraries require special attention when it comes down acquiring content because they have specific requirements such as MARC records etc., lightning source provides library services which includes cataloging data (MARC), processing options (barcodes), custom collection development lists etc.,

Overall Lighting source by Ingram content group is revolutionizing how we publish our work by providing us with cost-effective solutions without compromising quality standards; this makes it easier than ever before for authors/publishers/educational institutions/libraries alike who want their work published quickly but still maintain high-quality standards at affordable prices!

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