Exciting News for Romance Authors: Lulu and Kickstarter Partner to Fuel Your Next Book Project!
Lulu is an on-demand print and publishing company that utilizes sustainable practices and offers indie authors innovative and easy-to-use services and tools.
We're thrilled to announce a hot new partnership between Lulu and Kickstarter, specifically tailored for romance authors during our Heartstrings & Hardbacks open call. Any romance author whose campaign is live during July 2024 can receive a 15% discount on printing costs if they produce their books with Lulu.
Kickstarter Staff
Lulu is an on-demand print and publishing company that utilizes sustainable practices and offers indie authors innovative and easy-to-use services and tools. This collaboration combines Lulu's self-publishing tools and book printing capabilities with Kickstarter's renowned crowdfunding platform, offering authors support to fund, publish, and promote their romance novels.
HOW TO GET STARTED
To utilize this offer, authors must create their Lulu account before the end of July 2024 and then email heartstrings@lulu.com with the full name and email used on the Lulu account to begin the process. For more resources on crowdfunding your books, visit the Lulu Blog or the Publish & Prosper podcast.
Empower your creativity with Lulu and Kickstarter—your partners in romance and publishing success!
FAQs:
What is Lulu?
Lulu is an online publishing platform that allows authors to self-publish print-on-demand books with a variety of sizes and format options.
How much does Lulu cost?
The Lulu platform is free to use. Authors only pay to print and ship books. Pricing is available here: https://www.lulu.com/pricing Heartstrings & Hardbacks users will receive an additional 15% off the print price listed throughout the duration of their campaigns.
How can I get help with creating a Lulu book?
Guides and templates are available: https://www.lulu.com/publishing-toolkit and the Lulu support team is ready to assist.
How do I print books?
The Order Import tool is the best and easiest method for fulfilling campaign orders. Here’s how to use it: https://www.lulu.com/sell/order-import
Can I print a sample copy when the book is ready?
Absolutely. Just create the book in your Lulu account, add one book to your cart, and ship it to yourself. We recommend ordering a proof copy before fulfilling your campaign orders.
