Selling books (or any product) online historically meant one thing: getting your book listed with retailers. That might be self-publishing and listing on Amazon or getting a small publisher to pick up the book and list it through Ingram’s n…
It cannot be overstated how important your book cover is. It’s the first impression, the spark that drives a reader to learn more about your book. A great cover doesn't stop at the front. Your book's spine is just as important—it's what rea…
Print-on-demand lets authors and organizations create small, purpose-built versions of a book without treating each version like a major publishing project.Sometimes, AI does get it right. I gave it my outline and a list of source material
Ah, Microsoft Word. The software has become synonymous with writing and page layout. Every aspiring author who even imagines writing and publishing has, in one way or another, experienced MS Word. Microsoft Office introduced Word back in 19…
Do you dream of seeing your book on a shelf in your favorite indie bookstore? Can you picture it displayed next to other bestsellers on Bookshop.org? Have you already started working on your pitch for why your local library should add your
📘TL;DROrdering and delivering books in bulk is time-consuming and expensive. Many times, a large order must be parsed out so books can be delivered to many addresses; a time-consuming and expensive practice. So we fixed that. In this post,…
RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. – April 15, 2026 Lulu.com, the global leader in publishing technology and print-on-demand fulfillment, announced significant growth across its B2B and API-driven business segments in the first quarter of 2026. This a…
📘TL;DRIf you are working to grow your book business, scaling with automation might be the key to unlocking your potential. Lulu’s APIs introduce efficiency, customization and a single fulfillment vendor, offering access to a completely bes…
Publish & Prosper Episode #115Published April 15, 2026Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Complete List of ChannelsIn this episode, Matt & Lauren share strategies for how to find, research, and hire the best possible freelancers…
Lulu, as of 2026, is 24 years old. In the tech world, that puts us in a league with a very small number of highly successful and resilient companies. When you’ve been around this long, you learn something crucial: longevity isn’t about bran…
Publish & Prosper Episode #113Published April 1, 2026Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Complete List of ChannelsIn this episode, Matt & Lauren reflect on their recent trips to two dramatically different events: London Book Fai…
Publish & Prosper Episode #112Published March 25, 2026Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Complete List of ChannelsIn this episode, Matt sits down with Emily Bair, Lulu’s VP of Business Development to explore how brands, publish…