Pre-Publishing Checklist
Publishing is a grueling task. We’ve got some simplified points to remember so you don’t get overwhelming designing your book.
Formatting
One of the hardest parts of creating a book is correctly formatting the file. This content offers advice and information to help you with correct formatting.
Book Templates By Lulu
What is a book template and why should you use one? We’ve got you covered with access to Lulu’s library of templates and this breakdown of how to use them!
Nonfiction Book Formatting for Microsoft Word
Lay out your nonfiction book with these Word formatting tools for a professional design.
Word To PDF Conversion Guide
Export print-ready PDFs with Lulu’s quick guide to export from Word to PDF for printable book files.
New Product Announcement: Comic Books and Magazines
Introducing new product options from our Lulu xPress print-on-demand tool: Full color comic book and magazine printing!
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.
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
How To – Advanced Microsoft Word Formatting
Learn Word’s advanced formatting features for Drop Caps, Footnotes, and Widow/Orphan control for your book’s interior file for printing.
Fun With Formatting [Webinar and Q&A]
Following up our Fun with Formatting Webinar, we have a brief overview, the webinar video, and answers to the questions we received.
Understanding Full Bleed Printing
Full Bleed is the term for page layout incorporating a bleed margin for printers. Learn how to prepare your file for full bleed printing.
How to Make a print-ready PDF
Create a PDF to the print-ready specifications your self-publisher requires to make certain your book design prints perfectly.
Microsoft Word Page Numbering: 4 Steps To Perfection
Microsoft Word’s Page Numbering can be challenging to insert correctly. This quick guide offers easy steps to get your pages numbered.
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.
How to: Format and Layout your Book like a Pro
Your manuscript is done! Now you need to format and layout the book. Get the low down on using template and designing like a pro.