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Print on Demand (P.O.D.) is the self-evident future of dead-tree publishing. Today anyone can format their book as a PDF and within days, for the low cost of a proof-copy, your book can be available for distribution, complete with ISBN, brick and mortar distribution and all the marketing you can muster.
The barrier for paper-publishing has never been lower, but you need to choose the right print partner and navigate some technical issues. This ongoing series explores how.
There are three main resources for print on demand publication: Lulu, CreateSpace, and Lightning Source. We evaluate the pros and cons of each. Lulu Lulu was the first realistic option for self-publishing via POD. Like CreateSpace there are no set up fees, and the per-book costs are similar. Lulu offers a few additional options for [read more]