Lulu

You can publish various types of books, including novels, non-fiction, children’s books, photo books, textbooks, and eBooks. Lulu supports both print-on-demand and digital formats, so you can create physical or electronic versions of your work.

Publishing a book on Lulu is free. You can upload your files and design your book without any upfront costs. However, you will incur printing costs when customers purchase physical copies, and Lulu takes a small percentage of your royalties for distribution services.

Yes, Lulu offers global distribution options that allow you to sell your book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram, and other major retailers. You can also distribute eBooks through platforms like Apple Books and Kobo.

Yes, you retain full ownership and copyright of your book. Lulu acts as the publishing platform but does not claim any rights to your content.

Lulu provides a free ISBN for users who want to distribute their book globally, or you can purchase your own ISBN if you prefer to retain complete control over distribution.

Your royalty earnings depend on the retail price you set and the cost of printing (for physical books) or platform fees (for eBooks). Lulu allows you to choose your profit margin, and the platform calculates your earnings based on your selected price and distribution options.

Yes, Lulu offers a cover design tool that allows you to upload your own design or use their templates. You can also hire a professional designer to create a custom cover outside of Lulu.

Once you complete the publishing process and approve your proof copy, your book can be available for sale on Lulu’s store immediately. For global distribution (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.), it may take a few weeks for the book to appear on other platforms.

Lulu provides a variety of print options, including different binding styles (perfect-bound, coil, or hardcover), paper types (standard or premium), and trim sizes. You can customize your book to match your specific needs.

Yes, customers are responsible for shipping costs when purchasing physical books. Lulu provides various shipping options, including standard, expedited, and international shipping.

Yes, Lulu allows you to set your book as private, which means only you or people with a specific link can view or purchase it. This is useful for personal projects, family albums, or custom business reports.