Self-Publish a Book: Share Your Vision
Everything you need to make, print, and self-publish
your book.
your book.
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Choose a FormatWe have formats for any self-publishing project, including Trade Books that are priced to sell, Photo Books that offer options and luxury, and Magazines for serial content. -
Select Your ToolWhether you’re a beginner or a pro, we offer complete control with our free book-making software and tools for all skill levels. If you use InDesign, have a PDF, or need a free tool, we can help you create and self-publish a book. -
Set up for SaleYou can promote and sell your self-published book in a range of ways, including in the Blurb Bookstore, on Amazon, and with worldwide online retailers.
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Print 1 or 1,000Print one copy at a time, or buy many of your self-published books upfront for a lower price per unit. -
Sell on DemandSell one copy at a time and let Blurb fulfill the orders or place a large order and sell your self-published book in-person. -
Track ProgressGet your own Dashboard to track monthly sales for each of your self-published books and see them grow!
Self-Publishing
Case Studies
Cookbook
Seasonal Recipes Cookbook
Tool: BookWright, Blog-to-Book
Hardcover 8x10 ImageWrap Trade Book, 120 pages
Tool: BookWright, Blog-to-Book
Hardcover 8x10 ImageWrap Trade Book, 120 pages
Printed digitally on-demand
Sold on Amazon (through Ingram)
Base Price: $37.39
Retail Price: $45.00
Profit: $7.61
Sold on Amazon (through Ingram)
Base Price: $37.39
Retail Price: $45.00
Profit: $7.61
Children's Book
Volume Printed digitally, 300 copies
Sold in person
Base price, $17.79 (- 25% Volume Discount = $13.34 per book)
Retail Price: $24.99
Profit per copy: $11.65
Sold in person
Base price, $17.79 (- 25% Volume Discount = $13.34 per book)
Retail Price: $24.99
Profit per copy: $11.65
Photo Book
Printed offset, 1000 copies
Sold on photographer’s website
Base price: $19.00 (includes shipping)
Retail Price: $75.00
Profit per copy: $56.00
Sold on photographer’s website
Base price: $19.00 (includes shipping)
Retail Price: $75.00
Profit per copy: $56.00
