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If you don’t actually see the physical proof of the printed book, there’s just no way to know that what you’ve created will print exactly right. Basically, always proof your book! It’s a small expense and it’s well worth it! Ebook Distribution Ebooks are a great way to offer a lower-cost, highly mobile, and  for interested readers. And thanks to Lulu’s broad distribution plan, your ebook will be available from all major ebook retailers. The important details of an ebook are mostly the same as a print book, with a couple of unique considerations.

Metadata should match in all cases, but for an ebook it’s even more important South Africa Email List because retailers look with a very critical eye at the metadata, and any mismatch can cause a rejection, leading to more time revising and resubmitting. Distribution Requirements Of the requirements unique to ebooks, the need for a searchable table of contents (called the NCX file) is the most vital. Our Ebook Creation Guide goes into details about creating a table of contents using text styles.



It’s surprisingly easy, but it can’t be overlooked! Ebook Distribution Review Fee As part of the review process, Lulu charges a one-time fee the first time you submit an ebook to our Global Distribution service. The distribution review process helps ensure your ebook is accepted quickly by retailers. This fee does not apply to revisions of a published ebook. For all newly published ebooks, the distribution fee must be paid prior to completing the Global Distribution submission process. What Does Distribution Even Mean? We’ve covered how to prepare your book for distribution and some of the pros and cons associated with distribution.