Printing & Self-Publishing Tutorial with Lulu
See how to self-publish on Lulu with a short video walkthrough!
Formatting Guides
Book Creation Guide
Includes PDF specifications, spine guides, and formatting terms to help you print your book.
Ebook Creation Guide
Prepare your DOCX file for conversion to EPUB with our free ebook guide.
Calendar Creation Guide
Instructions for creating a calendar with your images and events.
Distribution Guides
Global Distribution Guide
Requirements and guidance to create a print or ebook ready for Global Distribution.
Eligible Products Guide
Find the book size, page count, paper, ink, and binding options included in Global 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.
Planner Interior Pages
100 and 200 page interior print ready PDFs for your planner in 3 recommended trim sizes.
Featured Content
Learn how to layout a book, design for print, and publish something amazing with help from our blog.
Learn formatting basics and how to create your print-ready file! This guide includes resources and tools to help you get ready to publish.
Learn about the free book templates we offer and how to use those template files to create a print-ready PDF for your book.
Let’s break down a printed book layout! We’ll look at the different parts of the cover, interior, and individual page design.
