Publish that novel you always wanted to (lulu.com/uk)

Member Name: davomrmac

Product:	lulu.com/uk
Date:	13/10/09 (66 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to use, fast service

Disadvantages: Non responsive customer support

Lulu is a website that allows you to very easily publish a book. They allow you to upload for example a finished PDF file to their website, design a cover (or upload your own) and then put your book up for sale on their website. If you live in the US you can also buy a ISBN number very easily, which makes your book easier to retail with other vendors. I am in the UK, so had to go along without an ISBN number until I can afford or justify one.

My experience with Lulu so far has been pretty good, with only a couple of problems.

Let me deal with the problems first. Initially, I uploaded some PDF files I created and the preview that they show online was all corrupted. I emailed for help, but no response. So after much trying to sort the problem, I just deleted the preview of the first 8 pages. Second problem was asking again for support, with no response. The only other annoyance was pricing. When setting up a book, you are given a guide price. Little did I know that this was the price if you ordered 25 copies!

So I ordered a sample book, it was delivered really quickly and printed on much better quality paper than I expected. Very glossy laminated cover and really nicely perfect bound. Now my second order is in for 25 copies for friends and family. Wow, will they have a surprise at Christmas.

If you want to give it a go, then I recommend taking things slowly and ordering a sample copy first to check your work.

Summary: I recommend taking things slowly and ordering a sample copy first to check your work