Lulu offers so many great options for getting your book out in the world, how do you know which ones are right for you?
With both print and eBook distribution, you have the option of selling on Lulu only or through one of Lulu’s retail partners. It is important to note that our partners do have certain requirements for distribution. If your book does not meet these requirements, you can still sell it on the Lulu Marketplace. Selling on Lulu is a great option if you have a specialized market that you can send right to Lulu. Lulu-only distribution is perfect for projects like school fundraisers, church cookbooks, family genealogies, etc. Lulu only distribution also works if you’re just starting out and getting a feel for how to market and sell your book.
Print books can also be sold through two additional channels using extendedREACH, which is a free service, or GlobalREACH at a cost of $75. ExtendedREACH gets your book on Amazon.com only, whereas GlobalREACH will get your book on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and in Ingram’s database.
ExtendedREACH is free, so if your book meets all distribution requirements – go for it! It will get your book in an additional location for some extra visibility.
GlobalREACH may be a little extra, but it’s worth every penny. With a listing in Ingram’s database, bookstores will be able to order the book if it is requested. If you have an eBook version of your book, you can have both your print and eBook version listed on barnesandnoble.com.
Through our eBook distribution channels, you can distribute to Lulu, the iBookstore (SM), and Barnes and Noble’s NOOK. Both of these channels are excellent places for your eBook to be seen – and read! Learn more by visiting our new eBook landing page.
