Formatting Tips for Print Books

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Publish your book on Lulu.com today: bit.ly/2BAV7qL
Prepare your work for the wonderful world of print with these helpful formatting tips.
Resources:
Lulu Knowledge Base: bit.ly/2pglP1G
Tips for Print Formatting: bit.ly/2FDzgmN
How to Embed Fonts in a PDF: bit.ly/2HAq6Uq
How to Create a PDF in Word: bit.ly/2HE0jLh
How to Create a Table of Contents: bit.ly/2FSQ0FT
Print Book Distribution Requirements: bit.ly/2IqoFsW
Print Book Templates: bit.ly/2FATAFj
Lulu.com is the original self-publisher, offering print-on-demand services to meet your needs.
Tell Your Story. Share Your Knowledge. The World is Waiting.
CONNECT WITH US!
Lulu: getpublished.lulu.com/
Facebook: / luludotcom
Twitter: / luludotcom
LinkedIn: / luludotcom
Instagram: / luludotcom
Pinterest: / luludotcom

Пікірлер: 144

  • @gratefultube
    @gratefultube3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for this. A helpful confidence-builder as I hesitatingly dip my toe in Lake Lulu.

  • @CarolinPeters
    @CarolinPeters Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for the video. I'm creating an art booklet with one art image per page. I'm formatting each page in photoshop and am then exporting them as a pdf in the way you described in another video. When I upload the interior should I have a file with all pages in it? If so, how do I take my single pdf pages and make that happen? Thanks!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Carolin! Thank you for tuning in! Yes, when you are ready to upload the project, you will need two PDF files - one for your cover file and one for your interior file. If you're using Photoshop, Adobe support should be able to provide you with the specifics on how to export a PDF. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @zrohit
    @zrohit2 ай бұрын

    Hello First time creating a book, Lulu is complaining about pictures are too big and too small when I upload my PDF. I checked the Resolution of all the pictures are they are within range (200-600). I don' t know what else to check. Can you help. Thanks

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi @zrohit! Thank you for tuning in! Our support team will be in touch with you today with more information to make sure everything turns out correctly.

  • @jeremybrownell546
    @jeremybrownell5462 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I wrote and printed my grandma's memoirs many years ago and it has stone-age formatting. It has two columns with the first page on one side and the last page on the other and so on until you get to the middle of the book. Hope that makes sense. Is there a simple way to get rid of all the old formatting so I can start fresh and format as described in your video. It is currently in WORD, and I do not have the original text only document.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi @jeremybrownell546! Thank you for tuning in! We found this article that should walk you through how to clear all formatting in a Word doc: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/video-clear-formatting-01dff891-ef99-4d8f-8982-d7f05cffc145

  • @Noyamaat111
    @Noyamaat111 Жыл бұрын

    When looking at the cover and interior template … do I use the “total document size” or “book trim size “ to get the correct size ?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ma'at! Total document size is what you should use. That will give you the PDF's dimensions, including bleed.

  • @kileleni7424
    @kileleni74244 жыл бұрын

    If i have downloaded your template, do i need to do any editing to my book or just copy and paste to the template..?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kileleni! Thanks for tuning in! Yes, you manuscript will need to be completed before you copy and paste into the templates. You'll want to have it revised and edited before you format. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out! You can contact our support team here: www.lulu.com/support

  • @bobnieland4827
    @bobnieland48275 ай бұрын

    Hello, I wrote a family history book about my ancestors, which you printed for me in 2022 and 2023 and I distributed to family members in the United States. Now I'm writing a similar book about my wife's family history. When completed, copies of this book will be given to members of her family in the UK, New Zealand and the United States. Do you have arrangements with printers in these countries so that I could print some of the books in the United States and others in the UK and maybe New Zealand? I know I will have to format the US and international editions differently (US letterb and A4).

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi @bobnieland4827! Yes, we have a global network of printers so we can get your books wherever your family is. No need to reformat unless you want to. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @liliyachernysheva8430
    @liliyachernysheva84306 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I have a question. The manual on LuLu says the following: "The total number of pages (front matter, body, and back matter) in your book must be divisible by 4. If not, the printer will insert additional pages." Is front and back matter the front and the back covers of the book, while the body is the word document? So the covers are in a jpeg format, while the body is in Word or Pdf? So divisible by 4 refers to all covers and the body? What is a page? Is that the front and the back side of one sheet of paper? Or do you refer to pages as sides actually, so each sheet has 2 sides (pages)? For the covers, does the top and the inner side count as 1 page or 2 pages? "The final page (front and back) of your book must be left blank. If there is any print on the final page, it will be rejected for distribution." If I do a page break in Word, but save and upload the file as a PDF, will the break be recognized by the printer? Shall I put 2 blank pages if I am converting to pdf? Finally, how does the side view work in terms of covers? The books often have a front and back flat surfaces with descriptions. However, there is a side, a connection part. If it is thick enough, there is usually the author's name, book title and publisher's logo. Is there a way to do that with lulu? How does the side image get edited? Since I am working with a landscape orientation that is going to be stapled, I probably do not have to do a side cover. Is there an option for authors who choose different page orientations? Thank you!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi! The total number of pages refers to all interior pages. It does not include the front or back cover. If the total number is not divisible by 4, the printer will add blank pages at the end of the interior of the book. Regarding the rest of your questions, please contact our support team and they will be able to assist you! Visit www.lulu.com/support to create a ticket. They will be able to answer all of your questions over the phone and email you any instructions you’ll need. Additionally, please check out our blog (www.lulu.com/blog), video tutorials (www.lulu.com/learn) and our knowledge base (bit.ly/2pzlCGn).

  • @pandaryn
    @pandaryn2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lulu. I'm having trouble with getting my text to auto flow onto a new page. I usually design books with facing pages so the auto flow is easy to set up in the master spread, but I decided to use your INDD template to create a US Trade book, and it's set up for a single page instead of facing pages, and your site says not to use facing pages/spreads, so I have no idea how to set up auto flow to create new pages ad infinitum in a single page setup. I tried emailing your customer service after searching through your various guides and knowledge base, and they unhelpfully looped me back to those same guides. Could you direct me to an actual answer? Thank you.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! We apologize for the frustration. Please reach out to our support team. They would be happy to assist you, and answer your question in depth: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new?&referrerPageUrl=help.lulu.com/en/support/home

  • @La_Periii
    @La_Periii3 жыл бұрын

    When writing on Word do I need to select the option "book format" or I just have to leave the document as single pages? And if it has to be in book format, when uploading the file on lulu the page should already be in the printing order?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! We apologize for any confusion that was caused. Here is a great article that gives details of how to create a PDF using Microsoft Word. help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255587-how-to-create-a-pdf-using-microsoft-word. We hope this information is helpful. Have a great day.

  • @marilynshaver207
    @marilynshaver207 Жыл бұрын

    Do you insert blank pages at the beginning or do I have to do that? You said the chapter should start on the even pages but in my display it makes sense as the odd pages. Title page (1) blank-back side of the title page (2) First Chapter (3) back of first page would be (4)???

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marilyn! Thank you for tuning in! We do not insert blank pages at the beginning of your book. Once you upload your project, you can view the print preview to make sure everything looks the way you want it to.

  • @awriter4theman
    @awriter4theman3 жыл бұрын

    I did go in to all that and set my book for 6 x 9 and when I went to print it up, it would only give me 8 x 11. So I did a copy that size hoping to go back in and redo it. I have done books in the past that haven't had to have any fonts embedded. They still come out the way I want them to. I don't want to go elsewhere to do my books. I like LULU if only the process of printing would be a little easier.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! We apologize for any inconvenience that was caused. But we appreciate your feedback. We are constantly working to improve the process of creating a book on our website, and every suggestion/feedback helps. Thank you for choosing Lulu, have a great day.

  • @user-gs5uh9ge6p
    @user-gs5uh9ge6p Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lulu! I just want to print out jpg's printed out to as close of a square book as possible. So I don't need text or word.doc, can I upload jpg's and pdf's, with each jpg/pdf taking a full page?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for tuning in! Yes, you can absolutely do that. We would recommend going to www.lulu.com/products to download interior and cover file templates for our square trim sizes and then add your photos. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @AnneSchober-yw4nq
    @AnneSchober-yw4nq Жыл бұрын

    when formatting for the A5 book size, what do the margins need to be? Do we use Microsoft Word or a pdf?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Anne! Thank you for tuning in! We recommend 0.5" margins for all book sizes. You can find more tips here: help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255583-tips-for-formatting-documents You can use Microsoft Word for your interior file, but you will need to export it as one PDF to upload to Lulu, along with another PDF for your cover. You can find Microsoft Word templates here: www.lulu.com/create/print-books

  • @VP_Rando
    @VP_Rando3 жыл бұрын

    I’m writing a paperback book. My paper size is 6x9 portrait. The top is .7” left is .4” gutter is 1” bottom is .6” right is .7” and the gutter position is on the left. I looked at other paperback books as a reference to get to these numbers. Should anything about this be changed? For the “multiple page” setup, do I set it to normal, mirror margins, 2 pages per sheet, or book fold? So far the book is 106 pages but I plan for it to be 250-300 These tutorial videos are very helpful! ^^

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    We recommend looking through our products page, found here, www.lulu.com/products. Once you decide on a size, download the Design Guide Bundle of the correct sizing. Open the folder labeled “Lulu-Book-Template-US-Trade” and then open the PDF specifications file. There you will see a PDF of all the correct sizing you need, including the total document size. This is the dimensions your book needs. Additionally, please do not set up your file with "multiple page" set up. We hope this information is helpful. Have a good day.

  • @VP_Rando

    @VP_Rando

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom thank you! 🙏

  • @jammingwiththebard4500
    @jammingwiththebard45005 жыл бұрын

    Good vid. But here's a quetion: I want left and right justified. Do I do that in Word before uploading?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely want to do that in Word before uploading. Normally books will have 'Justified' text, which means the character and word spacing is adjusted to make each line fill the page equally. But you can control the alignment as you see fit. Here's a link to MS Word's support for some deeper instructions about using Justification and Alignment: support.office.com/en-us/article/align-text-left-or-right-center-text-or-justify-text-on-a-page-70da744d-0f4d-472e-916d-1c42d94dc33f

  • @user-ne7wv3kb3y
    @user-ne7wv3kb3y8 ай бұрын

    HELLO. do you need to have a thick margin space so that your content does not get lost in the spine? if so, what would that be for an A5 book for example. Thank you so much

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi @user-ne7wv3kb3y! Thank you for tuning in! If you're using .5" margins, we recommend adding.2" for the gutter regardless of trim size. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @chanele9148
    @chanele91482 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for posting the video I have been trying to contact Lulu but I don’t know where their number is listed and it is about my preview for my book and the pages are kind of cut off So if you or anyone can help me as an end the author would be greatly appreciate it thanks

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Here is the link to contact support: help.lulu.com/it/support/tickets/new Once you create a ticket our team will be happy to help you. We hope this information is helpful. Have a good day!

  • @scottburns5574
    @scottburns5574 Жыл бұрын

    I am just getting started on getting my book printed. I am doing it for my elderly father. It is a book on his career as a baseball coach. I created it in Powerpoint and migrated to a PDF. I imported it into an eBook (iBook) but want to make a hard copy for him. Some of his former players may want to get a hard copy, but I am not concerned with that. But there may be a request for 5-10 copies. Lulu was recommended to me. I have look at some of the videos and admit to being a bit overwhelmed. Is there an easy way to get this done?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Scott, thank you for tuning in! I can't promise it will be easy, but there is a way to get it done! Our support team will be happy to give you some direction for turning your ebook into a print book. You can reach out to them here: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new?&referrerPageUrl=

  • @peershaunm
    @peershaunm5 жыл бұрын

    lulu, if a buy a pdf from a site, or multiple pdfs, can I get them printed on your site and deliver? if so how much does that cost per page? can I get the print in hard cover?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Peershaunm! Thanks for tuning in! If you hold the copyright to the PDFs, you can use our platform to print. For more information, follow this link to read our full terms and conditions: www.lulu.com/about/legal

  • @nikoler.4729
    @nikoler.4729 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I have a question. When printing the book, does it automatically get printed on pages that are front and back faced? As for like, a single page gets written on both sides.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Nikole! It depends on how you have your PDF formatted. If your document has text on each page, it will be printed front and back, but if you have blank pages in-between, the those will be included in the end product as well.

  • @jmorgan3977
    @jmorgan39775 жыл бұрын

    How can I create the proper cover file in word? What I've read says it needs to include the front and back cover and the spine? How can I do this?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! We have additional cover design instructions on our blog here: www.lulu.com/blog/2017/08/21/diy-cover-tips/. If you still need assistance, please contact our Support Department here: www.lulu.com/support.

  • @tazriot2455
    @tazriot24556 жыл бұрын

    Do the Microsoft word templates also work with Libre Office?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes - you'll want to download the template then do an "Open With..." to select LibreOffice. Word and LibreOffice are not 100% alike though, so you will likely need to adjust the page settings to make sure your gutters are properly set. LibreOffice has a great wiki with FAQ/guides too: wiki.documentfoundation.org/Faq/Writer

  • @Angie-Who
    @Angie-Who4 жыл бұрын

    I want a blank page between every chapter. Do I do this in word or can I do it on lulu?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alexio! Thanks for tuning in! That is something you would want to do in word before uploading to Lulu to publish. Best of luck!

  • @susan-1love
    @susan-1love Жыл бұрын

    👋 Q: I have an existing document with no page breaks is there a way to install page breaks all at once if anyone could help also. Are page breaks required by Lulu thank you so much

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Susan! Thank you for tuning in! The only trick is if each break goes before or after a heading style. If that’s the case, you can add the break to the heading style. But it is much better to done them manually so you ensure everything turns out perfectly. We do not require page breaks, but it is definitely a best practice. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @olawaleogunsulire175
    @olawaleogunsulire175 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have a book not done on microsoft word, but is in a pdf format and the font have been curved as opposed to embedding, Would that still work for uploading to lulu?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Olawale! Thank you for tuning in! The fonts must be embedded to print properly. Here's some instructions on how to do that in Microsoft Word: help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255587-how-to-create-a-pdf-using-microsoft-word

  • @SacrosanctStories
    @SacrosanctStories Жыл бұрын

    She'kon/Hello Lulu team! I am looking forward to printing with you! I am seeking where to have a cover created professionally... Do you have any suggestions? I saw on this video that that is a prerequisite step to formatting the manuscript here. Nia'wen/Thank you!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Maddox Lightning! Thank you for tuning in! This link will take you to our partners page where you can find some good options for cover design: www.lulu.com/partners

  • @cristigiambasu2306
    @cristigiambasu23066 жыл бұрын

    How can I arrange the footnotes from first to last number, not random? I used to add several times footnotes to my novel. P.S. Using Microsoft Word.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I believe this is a Microsoft Word feature. I found this article on the Microsoft support site about footnotes:answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2010-word/changing-footnotes-so-that-they-start-numbering/e29cb0a5-29ef-4613-bff3-1c1f380e079e. Additionally, our blog (www.lulu.com/blog) and knowledge base (connect.lulu.com/en/categories/interior-formatting) has some great formatting tips! If you need additional assistance, please contact our support team. Visit www.lulu.com/support to create a ticket.

  • @tiffanylitster3031
    @tiffanylitster30312 ай бұрын

    I'm nearly ready to print books I've made that include text and pictures. I made them on a word doc and plan to save it as a PDF. My margins are at 1/2 inch. Will this be a problem? Thanks!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi @tiffanylitster3031! Thank you for tuning in! That should work. Here's out PDF creation guide for more tips: help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255519-pdf-creation-settings Be sure to view the print preview after you upload your files to make sure everything looks good and falls within the trim lines.

  • @analea2273
    @analea2273 Жыл бұрын

    Can I pay Lulu to do The formatting for each book size and putting it on global distribution?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Please take a look at our partners page! There's a specific formatting and editing section on this page. www.lulu.com/partners

  • @PB-te4pm
    @PB-te4pm2 ай бұрын

    Hi Wondering if you have any how to videos using Affinity publisher to upload to your site? Thank you

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for tuning in! Yes, we do have a tutorial on using Affinity, you. can find it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZyDpqiFqK3gYsY.html

  • @one_strange_person6300
    @one_strange_person63003 жыл бұрын

    I followed the US trade interior template but it still doesn’t look correct? I set the margin to .625 on each side but the text still looks too close to the edge? The template doesn’t say to add a gutter but under interior formatting FAQ on your website it talks about adding a gutter. So gutter or no gutter? If I should add one, what should I set for the multiple pages setting?(Microsoft word)

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi MelodySisters! There is a gutter margin chart in our Print Book Creation Guide that you can reference. Adding a gutter maybe very necessary depending on the page count and binding type of their book. You can find information about gutters on page 10: assets.lulu.com/media/guides/en/lulu-book-creation-guide.pdf

  • @one_strange_person6300

    @one_strange_person6300

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom alright. On Microsoft word, what do I set the multiple pages setup under margins to?

  • @Sammygoesfishing
    @Sammygoesfishing Жыл бұрын

    Can you publish your writing from Google Docs or does it have to be Word?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Moone Kitty! Thank you for tuning in! As long as you can export the final draft as a PDF, you can use any program you would like. When you bring the files to Lulu to publish, you will need two PDF files - one for your interior file and one for your cover file. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @chloesinthehouse1283
    @chloesinthehouse12835 жыл бұрын

    I use open office writer where can i get a template from?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! You can try opening a docx template in Open Office Writer. Additionally, here are some tips on how to layout your book: www.lulu.com/blog/2018/01/18/lulu-templates-for-interior-formatting/.

  • @gardendesignwithozzymaldon7807
    @gardendesignwithozzymaldon78078 ай бұрын

    Hi there. What about formatting a book done in InDesign? Have a great day.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi there! You can absolutely format your book in InDesign. You can use whatever platform you would like to create your interior and cover files, as long as the final file can be exported as a PDF. Best of luck!

  • @bookofspirals6356
    @bookofspirals63565 жыл бұрын

    Anyone have tips, tricks, templates for formatting for print or ebook with Libre Office?

  • @czos9239

    @czos9239

    5 жыл бұрын

    Use the size they list, or add +0.5" on height/width if full bleed. When creating a PDF, go lossless 300DPI. (If needed.) Sometimes it will weirdly make it 299DPI which cause lulu will throw a warning. You can double check the proof to make sure it's OK.

  • @cheryldalton3315
    @cheryldalton3315 Жыл бұрын

    Is there an instruction about how to insert photographs into manuscript- I am writing memoirs with photos in each chapter.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Cheryl! Thank you for tuning in! This article will help you with formatting photos for print: help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255582-image-formatting-faq If you have more questions you can contact our support team and they will be happy to assist! help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new?&referrerPageUrl=help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255582-image-formatting-faq

  • @TrustGodCryRepeat
    @TrustGodCryRepeat4 жыл бұрын

    I am having a problem embedding my font. I am at my whits end. I am excited to publish through LuLu.com, but this is getting daunting

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nyoka Hall! Thanks for tuning in and letting us know. This article should give you the information you need to successfully embed fonts: connect.lulu.com/en/discussion/352846/how-do-i-make-a-font-embedded-pdf-using-microsoft-word If that doesn't help, please reach out to our Customer Voice department here: www.lulu.com/support Congrats on your work in progress and best of luck to you!

  • @bsabruzzo
    @bsabruzzo9 ай бұрын

    I am still lost with this portrait vs landscape thing. The work I did was in landscape (11 x 8.5). There's no changing that without rewriting the entire thing. I want it printed along one of the short ends... you know, in landscape. Now the videos are saying to make it portrait? How is this done without cutting off or shrinking? Is it something I do to the pdf after I saved it?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi bsabruzzo! Thank you for tuning in! If you created the project in landscape with the right specifications for your book, you shouldn't have any problem uploading the interior file in landscape as a PDF. You can upload the files and then look at the preview to make sure everything is oriented correctly. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @Blackbelt9
    @Blackbelt9 Жыл бұрын

    FIRE

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @msranty
    @msranty11 ай бұрын

    are you allowed to include affiliate hyperlinks in eBooks?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi msranty2627! Thank you for tuning in! The ebook's description cannot include any advertisements or hyperlinks, but the ebook itself can contain hyperlinks as long as they work and do not link to online retailers or booksellers. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @CrazyGirl-ug6ev
    @CrazyGirl-ug6ev3 жыл бұрын

    Where to place the isbn and copyright info? Please guide me. My book is ready and I have added the isbn and copyright info at the end. But lulu is not taking it. My file is not being uploaded. Please help 😞

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Divyanshi! Our support team will be happy to help! You can contact them here: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new

  • @batmanchrxss
    @batmanchrxss2 жыл бұрын

    How do you print all the pages that are in the book?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Psycho_SM! You just need to upload your complete interior file PDF. This video will walk you through the publishing process: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYCN1dBpY9jffJs.html

  • @KesshiKyo_shi
    @KesshiKyo_shi3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Lulu Press. I want to upload my PDF document but it only allows me to upload EPUB, DOCX, RTF and, ODT. I already choose to upload PDF but there's still no PDF option for eBook. What should I do?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I apologize for any confusion that was caused. If you are interested in uploading a PDF ebook, you would need to choose "Sell On Lulu Bookstore". If you choose Global Distribution, you will not be able able to upload a PDF.

  • @KesshiKyo_shi

    @KesshiKyo_shi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom Noted. Thank you.

  • @simonsmith145
    @simonsmith1454 ай бұрын

    I made my book in Powerpoint which I seem not to be able to change to Portrait. I have exported to PDF. Will this work OK?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi @simonsmith145! Thank you for tuning in! As long as the cover file and interior file you upload are PDFs that match the specifications of your project, then you should be fine. We recommend reviewing the print preview and print ready files to ensure everything looks perfect before ordering your proof copy.

  • @channelaskadriennesiouxkoo2360
    @channelaskadriennesiouxkoo2360 Жыл бұрын

    I am a fontaholic & there is no cure. Do I understand it correctly that if I put my book into a PDF then those fonts will be preserved as is? Hope so. #Thankyou_Lulu!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 Yes! As long as you embed your fonts, you should be good to go! This link will give you more information: help.lulu.com/en/support/search?query=How+do+I+embed+fonts%3F&referrerPageUrl=help.lulu.com/en/support/home

  • @Royalempress88
    @Royalempress884 жыл бұрын

    how do you delete a project off of lulu???? as i not seeing the option please respond thank you

  • @awriter4theman

    @awriter4theman

    3 жыл бұрын

    You go into your Projects and there should be a delete for it.

  • @kokio_
    @kokio_3 жыл бұрын

    i wanted to upload my pdf file to lulu but it said that the trim size is not correct.. how can i fix this?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! You need to size your PDF pages to match the book you’re creating. Additionally, please include the bleed dimensions of 0.125 in for your document. For example - a 6 x 9 in book requires a PDF with pages sized 6.25 x 9.25 in. We hope this information is helpful.

  • @khalidyusufalkirwi
    @khalidyusufalkirwi3 жыл бұрын

    it stuck with these 2 warnings : The uploaded file has an unsupported trim size. Images: Your file contains images with a resolution of less than 200 pixels per inch. Lulu suggests using images with a pixel per inch range of 200-600 for the best results. Transparency: We detected an element that may be transparent within your file. We strongly recommend flattening or removing any transparencies in your file. I tried to optimize my pdf adobe pro dc but LULU still does not accept it??

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Khalid Al-kirwi! Our support team is happy to help with that. You can submit a ticket here: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new

  • @khalidyusufalkirwi

    @khalidyusufalkirwi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom I did, nobody replied and book shipped 5 days after submitting my question without any care about it.

  • @DawudMusic
    @DawudMusic Жыл бұрын

    i don't understand that last part about adding your table of contents at the end, please explain more.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Volte! Thanks for tuning in! We recommend waiting until the end of the formatting process to add your table of contents so the page numbers will be accurate. Let us know if you have any other questions and we will be happy to help!

  • @DawudMusic

    @DawudMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom okay, the table of contents is still going to be in the same document as the rest of the text. I understand

  • @DawudMusic

    @DawudMusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom I would like someone to simply handle the whole formatting and publishing process 😟

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DawudMusic We understand! Here are a few service providers that can help you with formatting and publishing: www.lulu.com/partners

  • @eugenicsfan6899
    @eugenicsfan68993 жыл бұрын

    it accepted the PDF for the interior file but then tells me that i need a "Normalized Interior Required" and will not allow me to advance any further with uploading the cover file saying its waiting for interior validation or POD Package.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We suggest to clear your cache and cookies, that has helped in the past. If you are still experiencing issues please contact our support team and they would be happy to assist you. You can contact them here: help.lulu.com/s/contactsupport?language=en_US

  • @watchmccloud5873
    @watchmccloud5873 Жыл бұрын

    If I want to publish 1 COPY of a 200 page fiction book, how much should I expect it to cost? Nothing fancy, but I’m curious

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Watch! Thank you for tuning in! You can see per unit costs for different formats and trim sizes here: www.lulu.com/pricing

  • @chillicsd
    @chillicsd Жыл бұрын

    I don't have microsoft word, so I would like a video to show alternatives please.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi chillicsd! Thank you for tuning in! Here's another video on setting up interior and cover files with Adobe Indesign that might be helpful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mnmEzLuagpC6nKg.html

  • @minamagallon7087
    @minamagallon70873 жыл бұрын

    It prints fine page 1 and 2 but page 3 goes into a second page. Hiw can iI print it in the back of page 2 because there is plenty of space for it?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mina! Thank you for reaching out! Our support team will be happy to take a look into this for you. You can submit a support ticket here: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new

  • @MANGAKA__13
    @MANGAKA__1327 күн бұрын

    Everytime i put a correct book size it still cuts out of my pages, is there an option for no bleed?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    27 күн бұрын

    Hi @MANGAKA__13! Thank you for tuning in! If you submit an interior file with no bleed, our system will automatically apply bleed to the file. However, it will only apply the bleed in the form of white, empty space, to the interior file being uploaded. Please reach out to our support team here so they can take a look at your file and see how to resolve the issue: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new

  • @olgivystent9221
    @olgivystent92213 жыл бұрын

    Only MS formatting? Do you accept Google Docs formatting?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Olgivy! You can use whatever word processor you would like, just be sure to export to a PDF before uploading to our platform. Here's an article with information on how to do that: help.lulu.com/en/support/solutions/articles/64000255519-pdf-creation-settings

  • @Hotstuffrush
    @Hotstuffrush5 ай бұрын

    How do I add a table of contents page for my printed book (not EBook)? The link in the comments doesn't work.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi @Hotstuffrush! To add a table of contents to your print book, you will need to add that manually to the source file PDF you upload to publish the book.

  • @madhavan9644
    @madhavan96444 жыл бұрын

    Lulu ebook Publications author soft copy download ?

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Madhavan! Yes, if you publish an ebook, you can download it instantly for review.

  • @aemermujaddid7671
    @aemermujaddid76712 жыл бұрын

    How do you format PDF files for book covers???

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Aemer! Here's a great video for book covers! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWqTu9J8pteYZKg.html. Please contact support if you need further assistance. We hope this information is helpful. Have a great day.

  • @juansantosmarin1970
    @juansantosmarin1970 Жыл бұрын

    megustaria poderlo ver en español

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    ¡Gracias por sintonizarnos! Este artículo proporciona parte de la misma información en español: help.lulu.com/es/support/solutions/articles/64000255590-preguntas-frecuentes-sobre-el-formato-interior

  • @royaltypoetry1533
    @royaltypoetry15332 жыл бұрын

    Why I can't find a phone number to talk with a lulu customer service representative

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Royalty Poetry! You can contact our customer service department here: help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/new

  • @royaltypoetry1533

    @royaltypoetry1533

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Luludotcom I rather talk on the phone with a representative, not by email

  • @Biber0315
    @Biber03153 жыл бұрын

    links are broken.

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! What specific links are broken?

  • @100mnts
    @100mnts9 ай бұрын

    yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. lol

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    9 ай бұрын

    Yay!!!

  • @jean-claudestreicher1164
    @jean-claudestreicher1164 Жыл бұрын

    sie ist verrückt

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    :(

  • @layan4830
    @layan4830 Жыл бұрын

    im ngl this is too much and i'm so tired

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @virginiafrings7721
    @virginiafrings772110 ай бұрын

    I cannot understand one word she is saying on the video!

  • @Luludotcom

    @Luludotcom

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi virginiafrings7721! Here is the PDF version of our formatting guide that might be more helpful: www.lulu.com/publishing-toolkit

Келесі