Lightning-Fast Book Printing: How To & Essential Tips
Learn how to have custom books printed fast with international shipping options. Prepare your files for fast print-on-demand in hardcover, paperback, & more.
Create
There are many ways to be creative. With Lulu, your book becomes an expression of your creativity. Let us help you with tips, guides, and tools to make creating your project even easier.
Craft + Commerce 2022: 4 Reasons Creator Events Rock
Craft + Commerce is the perfect example of a creator economy event. If you’re unsure, we’ve got four reasons that will conceive you.
Creating Picture-Perfect Photo Books
Top design tips, best practices, & ideas for creating a picture perfect photo book. Learn to layout a photo book with text, photo book specs, & more.
Which Font Should I Use For My Book?
Stop stressing about your fonts! With all the work that goes into creating your book, picking the right font shouldn’t be a roadblock.
How to Get Started Publishing
Start your publishing journey here with this detailed guide to taking your manuscript off the screen and publishing a book.
Inktober and Drawtober: Getting Creative
Turn your amazing Inktober and Drawtober creations into high-quality photo books! Printing your work makes a great gift.
How To Make A DIY Planner [Video]
Staying organized and on task is a challenge. With a custom made DIY planner, you can get yourself organized or create a new book to sell.
Book Spine And Cover Best Practices
Your book’s spine is an often overlooked piece of your cover. But a book spine requires some special attention. And ignoring it can ruin your cover!
Meet Lulu’s Free Self-Publishing Resources
Learn more about Lulu’s free self-publishing resources to help you plan, create, publish, and market like a pro! And did we mention they’re all free?
ProWritingAid: Automation For Authors
Automate your spelling and grammar corrections with ProWritingAid, a premium, browser based editor to help your write better!
Flattened Layers: What They Are and Why They Matter
Creating a perfect file to print your book is no simple task. Be sure your print-ready design uses a single, flattened layer for your file.
Don’t Cry Over Spilled Ink
Printers use ink defined by your interior and cover file color space to create your printed book. Make sure your book file is set up to print
7 Tips for Character Development in Short Stories
Don’t be daunted! Here are 7 tips to break down character development in short stories.
Choosing the Right Book Size
What are the correct dimensions for a novel? A textbook? A memoir? Determining the right answer is harder than it may seem.
Yearbooks: A Print-On-Demand Primer
Yearbooks are a tradition. But paying too much for them doesn’t have to be. Learn more about how Print-on-Demand Yearbooks can save money.
What the Hell is Metadata?
Metadata. Information about your book’s information. Confused? Don’t worry, we’ve got the down low on your book’s metadata.
Proofreading: What Makes a Great Reader?
Your books must be read during the editing process. Your proofreader will play a vital role in shaping your story. So how do you find the right one?