Turn Reader Support Into Your Next Book
Build an Audience
Engage readers and create excitement before launching your book.
Fund Your Book Launch
Raise money with crowdfunding campaigns before committing to production.
Validate Demand
Use crowdfunding to determine exactly how many books you’ll need to print.
From First Backer to Final Delivery
Whether you're raising funds to bring your book to life or taking preorders for a published project, crowdfunding is one of the best ways to financially support your book launch. Once the campaign ends, Lulu makes it easy to print books and deliver them directly to your backers.
STEP 1
Launch Your Campaign
Share your book idea, set a funding goal, and invite readers to support your project through crowdfunding.
STEP 2
Bring Your Book to Life
Use the funds you've raised to cover editing, design, and other publishing expenses.
STEP 3
Import Your Orders
Collect your backers' shipping information and upload their orders in bulk using Lulu's Order Import tool.
STEP 4
Print & Deliver
Lulu prints your books on demand and ships them directly to your backers.
You Fund It. We Fulfill It.
Once your campaign is funded, you want to get orders to your backers as quickly as possible. With Lulu's free Order Import tool, you upload batches of book orders, then have them printed on demand and shipped directly to 200+ countries and territories around the world.
Import Orders in Batches
Upload a CSV with all of your customer’s order information.
No Inventory to Manage
All of your books are printed and shipped on-demand.
Deliver to Readers Worldwide
Lulu ships to 200+ countries and territories worldwide.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Hundreds of Orders. One Simple Upload.
Export your backer and shipping information from your crowdfunding platform. Format it to match our order CSV using our provided template. Upload, review, pay, and let Lulu print and ship your orders worldwide.
REWARDS & PRODUCTS
Give Your Backers Something Special
Crowdfunding can be more than raising funds for a standard paperback. Entice your readers to back you by offering special editions, hardcover upgrades, calendars, or exclusive book bundles at different reward levels.
WATCH & LEARN
Plan a Campaign Worth Backing
Not ready to launch? Watch this episode of Lulu University for tips on how to create a compelling campaign, set realistic funding goals, and market your book like a pro.
Crowdfunding with Kickstarter
Learn how to fund your next project with Kickstarter and use Lulu to print only the books you need and ship directly to backers.