DIY

DIY is the acronym for Do It Yourself, a self-driven movement toward creating on your own, rather than purchasing professional assistance or manufactured products.

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The Anatomy of a Book

Let’s break down a printed book layout! We’ll look at the different parts of the cover, interior, and individual page design.

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Publishing, NFTs, And Your Book

NFTs – non-fungible tokens – offer a new way to own digital assets. But what does this innovation mean for authors and book-makers?

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Editing Costs And Budget

Editing is expensive. Plan for the perfect edit of your manuscript when you align your budget and your needs.

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Canva For Your Cover (Integration)

Lulu brings Canva, the potent graphic design tool, directly to your publishing with our integrated cover designer, powered by Canva!

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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.

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Scribus Free Desktop Publishing Review

Scribus is a free, open source desktop publishing program you can use to layout your book. Learn more about this tool and how it compares to InDesign.

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Self-Publishing Basics For New Authors

New authors can easily be overwhelmed by self-publishing. Start with Lulu’s publishing basics to make it easier to create your book, your way.

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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

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What Is Full Bleed Printing?

Full Bleed is the term for page layout incorporating a trim margin for printers. Learn how to prepare your file for full bleed printing.

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Avoiding The Amazon Trap

As a tool to buy and sell, Amazon offers fast shipping and the service we rely on. But it’s not the only tool you should use.