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If you are not logged in, you are our Guest and we welcome you! Begin any new project without signing up or logging in until the time comes to publish!

Click on the >First time visitor< button to find out what you can do, or, if you are logged in, click the My Lulu tab, where you create and manage your publishing projects.

You can start a new project by clicking several places in the site, including the >Start a New Project< button at the bottom of the My Recent Projects section of the My Lulu tab. The Publish tab contains a list of many types of projects you can make through Lulu; click one to start the appropriate wizard.

You may choose to sign up first: click the "Sign Up" link located at the top of most pages to go to the Join Lulu page.

Ultimately, all paths lead to a published work that you can offer for sale. Options available depend on what you're publishing.

Publishing a book

Choose Book to upload one or more word processor or PDF files to publish as a printed book. You can offer books to the buying public in print and download formats. Before uploading your files, you must decide the format you want to use and make sure your file meets the requirements for that format. For more information, see the Book FAQs.

Publishing an e-book

Choose e-Book if you would like to offer your book only in download format. For more information, see the E-Books and Digital Media FAQ.

Publishing a brochure

Choose Brochure to publish a "coverless book." Brochures use a saddle stitch binding, do not have covers, and must not exceed 18 pages. For more information, see the Brochure Publishing FAQ.

Publishing a calendar

Choose Calendar to design a personalized calendar. This option walks you through selecting a layout, adding your own photos, artwork and important dates, and publishing your calendar. For more information, see the Calendar FAQ.

Publishing a CD/DVD

Choose CD/DVD to upload your video, audio or other data files and produce a disc. For more information, see the CD & DVD FAQ.

Publishing artwork

Choose Artwork to upload your TIFF, JPG, PNG or GIF files to produce an art print (framed or as a poster) or for download. For more information, see the Artwork FAQ.

Publishing digital media

Choose digital media to upload any type of digital files — music, audio, video, software, etc. — for download. For more information, see the E-Books and Digital Media FAQ.

Publishing a photo book

Choose Photobook to use the Lulu Studio™ to create a book showcasing images and using one of our photo book templates. For more information, see the Photobook FAQ.