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Prepare your files for fast print-on-demand in hardcover, paperback, &#038; more.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/pre-print-file-preparation-for-your-book-design/"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/111124-PrePrint-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="The important steps to prepare your file before printing." data-attachment-id="45271" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/pre-print-file-preparation-for-your-book-design/111124-preprint-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/111124-PrePrint-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="111124-PrePrint-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/111124-PrePrint-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/111124-PrePrint-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/pre-print-file-preparation-for-your-book-design/">Pre-Print File Preparation for Your Book Design</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 31, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Prepare your manuscript with minimal formatting for a smooth self-publishing layout. Start with a clean file to avoid common print errors and ease the design process.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/book-description/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="889" height="500" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/book-description-blog.png?fit=889%2C500&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Book Description Blog graphic" data-attachment-id="32046" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/book-description/book-description-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/book-description-blog.png?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,675" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="book-description-blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/book-description-blog.png?fit=100%2C56&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/book-description-blog.png?fit=889%2C500&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/book-description/">How to Write a Compelling Book Description </a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 17, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Writing a powerful book description will help you sell your book. Just like a cover and title, the book&#8217;s description is an important marketing tool.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-create-and-print-a-book-for-beginners/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/print-book-beginners.jpg?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="The basics for creating, designing, and printing a book" data-attachment-id="44287" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-create-and-print-a-book-for-beginners/print-book-beginners/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/print-book-beginners.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,630" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="print-book-beginners" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/print-book-beginners.jpg?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/print-book-beginners.jpg?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-create-and-print-a-book-for-beginners/">6 Steps to Create and Print a Book for Beginners</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 10, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Learn how to print a book for a gift or to sell! This guide covers the basics and includes all the resources you&#8217;ll need to publish today.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/automated-funnels-for-authors/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/110724-LevelUp-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn more about Level Up Creators and how to maximize your content" data-attachment-id="45147" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/automated-funnels-for-authors/110724-levelup-guestpost-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/110724-LevelUp-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="110724-LevelUp-GuestPost-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/110724-LevelUp-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/110724-LevelUp-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/automated-funnels-for-authors/">Demystifying Automated Funnels for Authors</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Guest Author</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 8, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Learn Amanda Northcutt’s strategies for leveling up your author business, by building effective and automated funnels to reach more readers.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/managing-your-book-launch/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Managing your next book launch or crowdfunding campaign" data-attachment-id="45143" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/managing-your-book-launch/100224-booklaunch-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/managing-your-book-launch/">Managing Your Presales, Crowdfunding, and Book Launch</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 3, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Self-published authors must plan their book launch: start early, target your audience, and use tools like Lulu&#8217;s Order Import to maximize sales.</p> </div></div></article></div></div></div> <div class="alignwide wp-block-ugb-cta ugb-cta ugb-932b6bc ugb-cta ugb-cta--v2 ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile"><style>.ugb-932b6bc .ugb-cta__item{border-radius:8px !important;background-image:url(https://blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/lulu-account-registration-content-banner.jpeg)}.ugb-932b6bc .ugb-cta__item:before{opacity:0.5}.ugb-932b6bc .ugb-cta__title{font-size:24px !important;font-weight:900 !important;color:var(--stk-global-color-76670,#ffffff);text-align:left 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ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 19, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>If you’re building or updating your own ecommerce bookstore, shipping is key. Learn how to use Lulu Direct to print and ship your books to your readers.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/holiday-shopping-infographic/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Holiday Shipping Delays Blog Graphic Header" data-attachment-id="35536" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/091222-holidaydelays-v2-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,630" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/holiday-shopping-infographic/">Holiday Preparation: Avoiding Print-on-Demand Production &amp; Shipping Delays</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 12, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>The holiday shopping season will be here in no time! Get ahead of potential delays with these tips from Lulu.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Kris Waldherr talks to Lulu about using the order import tool for her Kickstarter campaigns" data-attachment-id="45121" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/093024-orderimport-waldherr-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/">Streamlining Kickstarter Fulfillment: How Kris Waldherr Used Lulu’s Order Import Tool</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 5, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Read author Kris Waldherr’s thoughts on crowdfunding her book projects and using the Lulu Order Import tool for fulfillment.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how simple self-publishing can be with Lulu" data-attachment-id="44903" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/082724-lulusimplify-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/">How Lulu Simplifies Self-Publishing</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 29, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Simplify self-publishing with Lulu. Plan, prepare, and publish your book effortlessly with free tools, flexible distribution, and complete creative control.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how to turn your content into a book your fans will be eager to buy" data-attachment-id="44881" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/082124-contenttobook-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/">Turning Your Content Into a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creators</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 22, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Monetize your content by turning your expertise into a book. Learn how to organize, enhance, and publish your content to create a valuable resource for your audience.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-turn-your-book-into-a-quiz/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/081424-TryInteract-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn about using a quiz to grow your audience from the team at TryInteract" data-attachment-id="44692" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-turn-your-book-into-a-quiz/081424-tryinteract-guestpost-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/081424-TryInteract-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="081424-TryInteract-GuestPost-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/081424-TryInteract-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/081424-TryInteract-GuestPost-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-turn-your-book-into-a-quiz/">How to Turn Your Book into a Quiz</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Guest Author</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 20, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Using InteractAI, you can easily turn your book into an interactive quiz to build your email list, engage readers, and personalize marketing efforts.</p> </div></div></article></div></div></div> <div class="alignfull wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-56532de ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block ugb--hide-tablet ugb--hide-mobile ugb-main-block--inner-full ugb--has-block-background"><style>.ugb-56532de-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}.ugb-56532de-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}.ugb-56532de.ugb-container{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-94000,#f2f4fa)}.ugb-56532de{padding:0 !important}.ugb-56532de.ugb-container:before{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-94000,#f2f4fa)}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-56532de > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{padding-top:28px !important;padding-bottom:28px !important;padding-right:200px !important;padding-left:200px !important}}</style><div class="ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--full"><div class="ugb-block-content"><div class="ugb-container__wrapper ugb-56532de-wrapper"><div class="ugb-container__side"><div class="ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-56532de-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)" data-block-type="core">Listen to Lulu&#8217;s New Podcast <em>Publish &amp; 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This leads to some great insights into the economics of self-publishing we want to share.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-sell-books-using-shopify-and-lulu-direct/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/080624-SellBooksShopifyDirect-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Selling Direct with Lulu Direct and Shopify." data-attachment-id="44672" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-sell-books-using-shopify-and-lulu-direct/080624-sellbooksshopifydirect-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/080624-SellBooksShopifyDirect-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="080624-SellBooksShopifyDirect-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/080624-SellBooksShopifyDirect-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/080624-SellBooksShopifyDirect-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-sell-books-using-shopify-and-lulu-direct/">How to Sell Books Using Shopify and Lulu Direct</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 8, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Sell books directly to fans with Lulu Direct and Shopify. Increase profits, gain customer data, and streamline order fulfillment from your own site.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/maximum-formats/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072424-NewFormats-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Blog header graphic: Going wide with multiple book formats" data-attachment-id="44633" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/maximum-formats/072424-newformats-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072424-NewFormats-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="072424-NewFormats-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072424-NewFormats-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072424-NewFormats-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/maximum-formats/">Going Wide: Why Multiple Book Formats Matter</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>July 25, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>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!</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/scaling-your-business-with-custom-print-api/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071624-ScalingBusinessAPI-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how Lulu&#039;s free print API can help you scale and grow your business" data-attachment-id="44607" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/scaling-your-business-with-custom-print-api/071624-scalingbusinessapi-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071624-ScalingBusinessAPI-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="071624-ScalingBusinessAPI-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071624-ScalingBusinessAPI-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071624-ScalingBusinessAPI-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/scaling-your-business-with-custom-print-api/">Scaling Your Business with Custom Books Using the Print API</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>July 18, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Lulu&#8217;s Print API offers scalable, customizable book printing solutions for businesses. Print and ship high-quality books and ship them globally.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turn-followers-into-super-fans/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-SuperFans-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn more about turning your followers into Super Fans!" data-attachment-id="44315" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/061724-superfans-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-SuperFans-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="061724-SuperFans-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-SuperFans-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-SuperFans-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turn-followers-into-super-fans/">How to Turn Casual Followers into Dedicated Super Fans</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Lauren V</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>June 27, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Learn how to turn casual followers and one-time buyers into dedicated superfans who will support your brand in the long run.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/public-relations-tips-for-authors/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-PRforAuthors-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how to use Public Relations (PR) to your advantage as an author and creator" data-attachment-id="44295" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/public-relations-tips-for-authors/061724-prforauthors-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-PRforAuthors-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="061724-PRforAuthors-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-PRforAuthors-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061724-PRforAuthors-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/public-relations-tips-for-authors/">How to Earn Media Attention: Essential PR Tips for Authors</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Sarah G</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>June 20, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Discover essential PR tips for new authors to gain media attention, including press releases, book signings, and podcast appearances. Achieve your publicity goals!</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/paid-search-ads/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/060724-BoostBookSales-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Lulu&#039;s Guide to Paid Search using Google Ads and more" data-attachment-id="44272" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/060724-boostbooksales-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/060724-BoostBookSales-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="060724-BoostBookSales-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/060724-BoostBookSales-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/060724-BoostBookSales-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/paid-search-ads/">Boost Book Sales with Paid Search Ads</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>June 13, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Learn how to research, write, and optimize paid search with Google Ads and more to promote your books and reach new readers.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/3-reasons-you-should-be-using-grammarly/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/052924-Grammarly-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Grammarly featured image - Paul from Lulu reviews Grammarly as a writing and editing assistant" data-attachment-id="44231" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/052924-grammarly-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/052924-Grammarly-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="052924-Grammarly-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/052924-Grammarly-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/052924-Grammarly-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/3-reasons-you-should-be-using-grammarly/">Enhance Your Writing with Grammarly: 3 Essential Benefits</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>June 6, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>An overview of Grammarly, the embedded editor and grammar checker for your word processor or web browser.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-write-a-book/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/020223-HowToWriteABook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Lulu&#039;s guide to writing a book, from idea to publishing!" data-attachment-id="37886" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-write-a-book/020223-howtowriteabook-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/020223-HowToWriteABook-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,630" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="020223-HowToWriteABook-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/020223-HowToWriteABook-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/020223-HowToWriteABook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-write-a-book/">How To Write a Book: A 6-Step Guide for Beginners</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>May 30, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Learn how to write a book from Lulu. Whether your an entreprenuer building your brand or a creator sharing your craft, books are the perfect product for you.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/target-audience/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-TargetAudience-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="How to find your target audience from Lulu&#039;s blog" data-attachment-id="44133" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/target-audience/050224-targetaudience-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-TargetAudience-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="050224-TargetAudience-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-TargetAudience-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-TargetAudience-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/target-audience/">How to Find Your Target Audience</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>May 16, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Identify and engage your target audience with effective strategies. Learn how to find and understand your audience to turn casual readers into loyal fans.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/what-are-product-variants-why-do-authors-need-them/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-Variants-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how to create product variants for your Lulu Direct store" data-attachment-id="44089" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/what-are-product-variants-why-do-authors-need-them/050224-variants-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-Variants-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="050224-Variants-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-Variants-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/050224-Variants-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/what-are-product-variants-why-do-authors-need-them/">What Are Product Variants &amp; Why Do Authors Need Them?</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>May 10, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Product variants made easy for your book! Learn what they are, why they matter, and how to set them up on Lulu Direct.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-sell-direct-with-woocommerce/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/042424-DirectWoo-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Using Lulu Direct for WooCommerce to sell books directly to your readers" data-attachment-id="44065" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/how-to-sell-direct-with-woocommerce/042424-directwoo-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/042424-DirectWoo-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" 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data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/100224-BookLaunch-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/managing-your-book-launch/">Managing Your Presales, Crowdfunding, and Book Launch</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>October 3, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Self-published authors must plan their book launch: start early, target your audience, and use tools like Lulu&#8217;s Order Import to maximize sales.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/getting-your-ship-together-in-shopify/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/100124-ShipTogether-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Setting up shipping in Lulu&#039;s Direct platform integrations" data-attachment-id="45123" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/getting-your-ship-together-in-shopify/100124-shiptogether-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/100124-ShipTogether-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="100124-ShipTogether-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/100124-ShipTogether-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/100124-ShipTogether-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/getting-your-ship-together-in-shopify/">Setting Up and Managing Shipping Options in Lulu Direct</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 19, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>If you’re building or updating your own ecommerce bookstore, shipping is key. Learn how to use Lulu Direct to print and ship your books to your readers.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/holiday-shopping-infographic/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Holiday Shipping Delays Blog Graphic Header" data-attachment-id="35536" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/091222-holidaydelays-v2-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,630" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/091222-HolidayDelays-v2-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/holiday-shopping-infographic/">Holiday Preparation: Avoiding Print-on-Demand Production &amp; Shipping Delays</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 12, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>The holiday shopping season will be here in no time! Get ahead of potential delays with these tips from Lulu.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Kris Waldherr talks to Lulu about using the order import tool for her Kickstarter campaigns" data-attachment-id="45121" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/093024-orderimport-waldherr-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/093024-OrderImport-Waldherr-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/using-the-order-import-tool-with-kris-waldherr/">Streamlining Kickstarter Fulfillment: How Kris Waldherr Used Lulu’s Order Import Tool</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>September 5, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Read author Kris Waldherr’s thoughts on crowdfunding her book projects and using the Lulu Order Import tool for fulfillment.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how simple self-publishing can be with Lulu" data-attachment-id="44903" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/082724-lulusimplify-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082724-LuluSimplify-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/simple-self-publishing/">How Lulu Simplifies Self-Publishing</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 29, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Simplify self-publishing with Lulu. Plan, prepare, and publish your book effortlessly with free tools, flexible distribution, and complete creative control.</p> </div></div></article><article class="ugb-blog-posts__item"><div class="ugb-blog-posts__content"><figure class="ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-2"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="473" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Learn how to turn your content into a book your fans will be eager to buy" data-attachment-id="44881" data-permalink="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/082124-contenttobook-fb-blog/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=1200%2C631&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,631" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=500%2C263&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.lulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/082124-ContentToBook-FB-Blog.png?fit=900%2C473&amp;ssl=1" /></a></figure><h2 class="ugb-blog-posts__title"><a href="https://blog.lulu.com/turning-your-content-into-a-book/">Turning Your Content Into a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creators</a></h2><aside class="entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta"><span>Paul H</span><span class="ugb-blog-posts__sep">·</span>August 22, 2024</aside><div class="ugb-blog-posts__excerpt"><p>Monetize your content by turning your expertise into a book. 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