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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Word To PDF Conversion Guide

Word To PDF Conversion Guide – Export print-ready PDFs with Lulu’s quick guide to export from Word to PDF for printable book files.

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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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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.

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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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How to Make a print-ready PDF

Print your book perfectly when you create a PDF your print-ready to the specifications your self-publisher requires.

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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.

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Maximum Formats

Offering the maximum format options for your book is the best way to ensure every reader can and will read your book. Learn how with Lulu!