Publishing a Book

Looking for the best Print on Demand (POD) service for self-publishing? Compare KDP, IngramSpark, BookVault, and more to find the perfect platform for your books.

Lulu is a self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand services for indie authors worldwide. Discover Lulu’s pricing, features, publishing options, and seamless integration with ScribeCount for sales tracking.

Lulu is the print-on-demand platform built for direct-to-reader sales and special formats — layflat photo books, large-format editions, coil-bound workbooks, and premium hardcovers alongside standard trade books. This guide covers every step from account setup through Shopify integration and pricing your book correctly.

Kickstarter is now a mainstream publishing strategy for indie authors — funding special editions, premium hardcovers, and direct reader projects. This guide covers every step from Kickstarter account setup through funding goal calculation, reward tiers, campaign page, BackerKit post-campaign store, and physical fulfillment with Lulu and BookVault.

Shopify is the full-featured ecommerce platform serious direct-selling authors use — automated ebook delivery via Sky Pilot, print fulfillment via Lulu Direct and BookVault, margins two to three times retail royalties, and complete customer data ownership. This guide covers every step from plan selection to launch.