The Thank You Note Program is exactly what it sounds like--it's a way for publishers to send a message directly to their buyers, thanking them for purchasing their content. Lulu publishers have continually asked for ways to contact buyers, and based on your requests we have created this Thank You Note Program.

Last month we told you about the pajama program, but here's a quick recap, it's a non-profit organization that provides warm pajamas and like-new children's books to underprivileged kids. To help out the pajama program, Lulu is going to host Publish In Your Pajamas Week, September 5-11th. For each person who signs up for Pajama Week and publishes on Lulu while wearing pajamas, we will donate a Lulu children's book to the Pajama Program. Help the less fortunate, and in your softest plaid flannel. It is, indeed, its own reward.

 At Lulu, we try to give you quick, friendly customer service. However, we also have a finger monster in residence and he isn't always so nice. Below are some of his responses to those foolish enough to e-mail him. His opinions are not necessarily the opinions of Lulu staff.

Read more Finger Monster Says.

If you have a question for Finger Monster, please send it to fingermonster@lulu.com. Remember, Finger Monster only answers e-mails in the newsletter, since his poor arms are all floppy and typing is hard for him. If you would like to avoid the wrath of our plastic terror, you can find polite and caring help at the http://www.lulu.com/forums.

We want to give our Creators some space to talk about themselves and their projects, and to this end, we have established the Creator Profile. This month, we are profiling Milton Stern. If you would like to be profiled, send your e-mail address to newsletter@lulu.com.

Milton Stern has published "Harriet Lane, America's First Lady", is working on "On Tuesdays, They Played Mah Jongg" and publishes "SelfPublisher News".

So, you wanna know what makes us tick? Well here you go, all the dirt on your favorite Lulu staff members.

This month we profile Liz Ellison, one of our customer service representatives
Read more of the employee profile of Liz Ellison.

Part four of our ongoing series on how to best use search engines to promote your content.

From the desk of Bob Young: "The remarkable thing about the Internet is its primary feature - that of enabling anyone to reach out to anyone else anywhere else on the planet. This puts more control of your life in your hands. You no longer have to rely on some giant organization - whether the phone company, or your government or a publisher - to help you communicate with like-minded people half way around the world."

Here at Lulu, we want to help you in all areas of life, and to that end, we have included step-by-step instructions on how to avoid mistakes (when you're an evil villain).

If you're more concerned with tips on how to use Lulu, here's a tasty treat. Julie Dawson has posted advice on things to consider before you publish on Lulu...or anyone.

Keep your eyes out next month for the next installment of our articles on search engine optimization and how to use search engines to promote your site. Finger Monster will be back to tell us how it is, and we'll feature another Creator profile.

Don't miss the September 2005 Lulu Creator Newsletter, and don't forgot that if an article you submit for the newsletter is accepted, we'll link to your storefront and you may get your own fanclub!

How are you meeting today's publishing challenges? Let us know at newsletter@lulu.com.

Until next time,