Global Audience

From Amazon to brick and mortar bookstores, your book is available where readers shop

Format Options

Create both print and ebooks for distribution

One Dashboard

View all your book sales and revenue on Lulu

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.

GUIDE

Retail Distribution Guide

Requirements and guidance to create a print or ebook ready for retail distribution.

GUIDE

Eligible Products Guide

Find the book size, page count, paper, ink, and binding options included in retail distribution.

How to Sell with Retail Distribution

Books using retail distribution have some limitations based on the retailers we work with. You'll see which options are available on the Design step.

STEP 1

Start Your Project

Select Retail Distribution when setting your Project goal.

STEP 2

Add Copyright & Metadata

Important information, like your ISBN, used to identify your book.

STEP 3

Design Your Book

Upload your file and select from the available paper, ink, and binding options.

STEP 4

Add Details, Pricing & Payees

Finalize your book with a description and tell us how you want to be paid.

STEP 5

Approval & Fees

Print and ebooks submitted for retail distribution require a one-time distribution fee. For print books, you must also approve a proof copy.

STEP 6

Retail Distribution Submission

Once you’ve paid the fee and approved the printed proof, retailers will review your book and list it within 8 weeks.

Book Pricing Calculator

Quality book printing at a reasonable price. Check pricing, format variations, retail pricing, and shipping for custom books or calendars.