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Be remarkable. Sarah Gilbert. Lulu (n): A remarkable person, object, or idea. Lulu provides a platform for you to create, buy, sell and control digital content on demand. . How does it work?. Why use Open Publishing?. Control Print on Demand Distribution Branding
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Be remarkable. Sarah Gilbert
Lulu provides a platform for you to create, buy, sell and control digital content on demand.
Why use Open Publishing? • Control • Print on Demand • Distribution • Branding • Keep 80% of profits from sales • Cost Effective • Services Available
Control Free At your own pace Make changes as needed Private, Direct or Public View Royalties You own the rights
How to Publish Click on the Publish tab, select the product Select the title and privacy setting
Choose your book size, need an ISBN? Select the book size and binding type Do you need an ISBN?
Creating the cover Find the template you prefer Upload images or cover files to create the front, back and spine
Benefits of Print on Demand • Your book is only printed when purchased • Book titles remain in print longer • No waste tied up in unsold inventory • Revise/Customize content in moments • As the author you pay only the cost to print and often receive discounts on higher quantities
Where can I sell my book? • Lulu.com • Amazon.com • Barnesandnoble.com + other retail sites • Brick and Mortar bookstores • iBookstore
Royalties • The author sets the price of the book above the cost to print • The revenue split is 80% to the author, 20% to Lulu when books are sold through our distribution channels
Services & Support Services Available: Editing Formatting Cover Design Ghostwriting ePub Conversion Marketing Website Design Book Reviews Publishing Packages Support: Live Chat Contact support through email Knowledge Database
Who uses Open Publishing? • Independent authors/writers • Businesses • Colleges • Independent Publishers • Photographers • Students • Writers who previously published traditionally
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