Simplify Publishing
Using free templates makes the entire publishing process faster and easier.
Design & Create
Lulu’s free design guides help you create your book’s file to match our printing specifications.
High-Quality Print-on-Demand
Creating an account, uploading, and editing are free, while you enjoy at-cost printing for your books.
Printing & Self-Publishing Tutorial with Lulu
See how to self-publish on Lulu with a short video walkthrough!
Formatting Guides
Download free PDF guides to help you create your book, ebook, or calendar from start to finish.
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Book Creation Guide
Includes PDF specifications, spine guides, and formatting terms to help you print your book.
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Ebook Creation Guide
Prepare your DOCX file for conversion to EPUB with our free ebook guide.
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Calendar Creation Guide
Instructions for creating a calendar with your images and events.
Distribution Guides
These free PDF guides detail the products you can sell using retail distribution and how to prepare your books for sale on retail sites.
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Retail Distribution Guide
Requirements and guidance to create a print or ebook ready for retail distribution.
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Eligible Products Guide
Find the book size, page count, paper, ink, and binding options included in retail distribution.
Book Design Templates
Select your book size and download a free design bundle. The bundle includes book page and cover templates for InDesign, Photoshop, and Word, as well as our Book Creation Guide.
Already Know Your Page Count?
Use our Pricing Calculator to see print costs and download a custom cover template using your exact page count.
Download Interior Pages
Get preformatted pages to create your notebook, journal, or planner.
Notebook Interior Pages
100 and 200-page interior print-ready PDFs for your notebook in every available book size.
Planner Interior Pages
100 and 200-page interior print-ready PDFs for your planner in 3 recommended sizes.
Featured Content
Use Lulu’s free resources to easily plan, design, publish, print, and sell your books.
Publishing FAQs
Is It Free to Publish On Lulu?
Yes! It’s free to create an account and get started self-publishing on Lulu with no hidden costs.
Are There Order Minimums?
Print-on-demand means there are no minimums, you can order exactly as many copies as you need, when you need them.
Can I Publish Without Templates or Use My Own Design Files?
Yes! Lulu allows full design freedom. You can upload custom interior and cover files as PDFs—no forced templates or design constraints. This makes Lulu ideal for advanced users like graphic designers, branding experts, and content teams.
What Makes Lulu Different from Other Self-Publishing Platforms?
Lulu combines professional-quality printing with unmatched flexibility:
No upfront publishing costs or order minimums
High-quality print-on-demand to eliminate inventory risks
Global shipping with print facilities around the world
Free tools and templates to streamline setup
Support for custom products like workbooks, photo books, calendars, and more
Lulu Direct also brings a variety of important benefits for creators:
Direct sales using Shopify, Wix, or WooCommerce
Free Book Printing API and bulk order tools for advanced users and businesses
Print-on-demand eliminates inventory and upfront costs
How Long Does It Take to Print & Ship My Book?
All printers across Lulu’s global network have an approximate production time of 3-5 business days, but your shopping cart will display the estimated production time specific to your order.
Business days are Monday-Friday, and the first printing day is the day after the order is placed. For example, an order placed on a Monday will be sent to the printer by Tuesday and is expected to print between Thursday (day 3) and the following Monday (day 5).
Learn more about printing books of all kinds.
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Knowledge Base
Details about Lulu's fulfillment and shipping, along with guidance to help you make your project perfect. All from our dedicated support staff.