Self-publish and
Sell your books
✓ Professional-quality custom books
✓ Versatile creation tools and formats
✓ Global selling and distribution
✓ On-demand book printing
Where you can sell
Whether your aim is to widen your audience base or capture more profits, Blurb has selling options to help achieve your goals. Creators can make their book with us then go to their personal dashboard and list it for sale on any of the three platforms.
Blurb Bookstore
• No listing charges
• Transparent pricing
• Monthly bookstore promotions
• Blurb handles all distribution, shipping, and fulfillment
Selling with the largest book retailer in the world means your work will have a wider reach to more audiences but with slightly higher fees.
- Helpful rating and ranking features
- Blurb handles all distribution, shipping, and fulfillment
Sell on Amazon
Selling with one of the publishing industry’s largest distribution networks means your work will have a presence in online and physical stores but with slightly higher fees.
- Access to 40,000+ online and physical bookstores in 195 countries
- Blurb handles all distribution, shipping, and fulfillment
Sell on Ingram
Why choose Blurb
Premium-quality books, creative design freedom, and author-controlled profits are what sets Blurb apart.
Professional, bookstore-grade products
- Layflat, hardcover, and softcover
- Archival-quality papers
- Multiple sizes, formats, and price points
Flexible creation tools
- Free and intuitiveBookWright software with layouts and templates
- Blurb plugins forAdobe InDesign andLightroom
- Convert anyPDF into a book instantly
Control your own profits
- Set your profit margins and own all rights
- Monitor sales in real time through your own dashboard
Your printing and distribution options
Different creators have different needs, so Blurb’s printing and distribution services are made to meet them all.
PRINT ON-DEMAND
1+ copies
A great option if you want your books printed as they’re sold and shipped directly to their destinations.
- No inventory risk
- Your book is never out of stock
- No upfront costs, fees, or overhead
- Sales and distribution done for you
Get startedVOLUME DISCOUNTS
10-99 copiesIf you need more books on-hand for in-person events, marketing pushes, or small-batch runs, we offer great discounts starting at 10 copies and up.
Photo Books 10–19 -20%20–49 -20%50–99 -25%Trade Books 10–19 -10%20–49 -20%50–99 -25%Magazines 10–19 -10%20–49 -15%50–99 -20%LARGE ORDER SERVICES
100+ copies
Perfect for bulk orders of 100 or more copies, our large order services team provides full support and our deepest discounts.
- Custom quotes to fit your budget
- End-to-end project support
- Exceptional quality, papers, and printing
- Ideal for corporate books, yearbooks, museum art books
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What you can create
Photo Books
Perfect for portfolios, photography, weddings, and art. Ideal for their exceptional quality and durability. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore or Amazon.
Trade Books
Ideal for children’s books, cookbooks, novels, and illustrated works for their high quality look and feel at a sellable price. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore or Ingram.
Magazines
Best for serial content, creative one-offs, fanzines, travelogues, and comic zines for their easy distribution and price point. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore.
Notebooks & journals
Mix and match blank, lined, and grid pages with photos and illustrations. Notebook and journal options available only in BookWright. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore.
What you can create
Photo Books
Perfect for portfolios, photography, weddings, and art. Ideal for their exceptional quality and durability. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore or Amazon.
Trade Books
Ideal for children’s books, cookbooks, novels, and illustrated works for their high quality look and feel at a sellable price. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore or Ingram.
Magazines
Best for serial content, creative one-offs, fanzines, travelogues, and comic zines for their easy distribution and price point. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore.
Notebooks & journals
Mix and match blank, lined, and grid pages with photos and illustrations. Notebook and journal options available only in BookWright. Available to sell through the Blurb Bookstore.
Frequently asked Questions
FAQs
Why self-publish on Blurb?
How do I set the price for my book on Blurb?
How and when will I get paid for my book sales on Blurb?
What kind of creative control do I have over my book with Blurb?
Can I update my book after it has been published on Blurb?
Does Blurb offer any analytics or sales data for my published books?
Can I integrate Blurb's selling platform with my personal website or blog?Why self-publish on Blurb?
As a platform dedicated to self-publishing, Blurb provides an accessible and affordable way to bring your work to life and sell your book across worldwide distribution channels. Whether it's aphoto book,cookbook, or novel, you can use Blurb's bookmaking software,BookWright, upload a PDF, or leverage integrated Adobe software plugins to create professional-quality books. With various sizes, layouts, covers, and paper options, you can craft your book to perfectly align with your vision. Once published, you can go to market by selling and distributing your book throughAmazon,Ingram, andBlurb's Bookstore. You take complete creative control of self-publishing; Blurb is merely the conduit to making it happen.
How do I set the price for my book on Blurb?
Your book's price is one of the first things potential buyers will see, so it's important to balance affordability for your audience and profitability from your book's sales. When setting the price for your book, consider factors like thegenre, length, book quality, and target audience. For instance, a high-quality cookbook is typically priced higher than a novel. Aside from these factors, it's also critical to factor in your book's base price (the non-negotiable cost of producing copies of your book), distribution markup (retailer earnings for book distribution), and your profit (the retail price of your book minus base price plus distribution markup). Read Blurb'sbook pricing guide and use thepricing calculator to help determine your book's base price.
How and when will I get paid for my book sales on Blurb?
When selling your book on Blurb, you will receive the profit from your sales at the end of each month, provided you meet theminimum payment threshold ($25, £12.5, €17,50, or AUD $30). You can choose the form of payment—check or PayPal—by setting up payment preferences when pricing your book. Our payment schedule operates differently from Amazon and Ingram's book distribution services. For books sold through the Ingram Global Retail Network, it takes up to four months for you to receive payment (learn why). When selling photo books on Amazon, it can takeup to 60 days from the date of the sale before they release payment to accommodate their return policy.
What kind of creative control do I have over my book with Blurb?
Using Blurb, you'll create professional-quality books and enjoy complete creative control from start to finish. You can choose the format of your self-published book, whether it's a printed photo book, trade book, or magazine. Blurb offers flexible book creation tools, allowing you to design your book and strategically sell and distribute it toreach your target audience. In addition to setting your price, you control creative and marketing decisions, including sharing a preview of your project on social media or embedding it on your website. You can also sell and distribute your book at scale through the Blurb Bookstore, on Amazon, and in more than 39,000 stores with Ingram’s worldwide distribution.
Can I update my book after it has been published on Blurb?
Once a book is uploaded and published on Blurb, it cannot be edited, except to delete it from the platform. However, you can update book details on the book details page, such as description, keywords, and price. If you need to change the book's content, upload the updated manuscript over the old one and save it through the publishing process again. It's important to note that if the new version of the book differs by more than 10% from the original version, the ISBN cannot be moved to the more recent version.
Does Blurb offer any analytics or sales data for my published books?
Your Blurb dashboard enables tracking of your book sales and earnings. You can view sales data for individual or all books together to monitor their performance and earnings. By leveraging the sales analytics and payment information provided by Blurb, you can gain insights into the performance of your self-published book and track your earnings, enabling you to make informed decisions about your publishing and marketing strategies.
Can I integrate Blurb's selling platform with my personal website or blog?
Yes, Blurb allows you to sell and distribute your self-published book directly through your personal storefront on Blurb.com and track your sales and earnings by channel in your dashboard. You can embed a preview of your self-published book on your own website or blog and share your book on social media to promote sales. This integration provides a seamless way to reach your audience and sell your self-published book while tracking your sales and earnings.
Helpful Tips
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-Self publishing vs traditional publishing
Sell and distribute your book worldwide with Blurb
Worldwide distribution to major retailers
At Blurb, we empower you to sell your books globally, reaching a vast audience through major retailers such as Amazon and Ingram. This expansive reach means your book can be accessed by readers around the world, maximizing your exposure and potential sales. Whether it’s a captivating novel, a stunning photo book, or an inspiring recipe book, your creation deserves a global platform.
Print-on-demand: efficient and cost-effective
Our print-on-demand distribution model revolutionizes the traditional publishing process. We print books as orders are received, significantly reducing the need for upfront costs and eliminating the hassle of warehousing. This approach is not only environmentally friendly but also ensures that your book is always available to your readers without the risk of overprinting.
Step-by-step distribution guide
Blurb's distribution process involves several key steps, from uploading your book’s content to receiving payment. Here's an overview of the process:
- Book creation and upload: You can create, design, and print your book using Blurb's services. Once the book is ready, you can add it to the Blurb platform for distribution.
- Distribution channels: Choose to sell your book through the Blurb Bookstore or select third-party distributor channels such as Amazon and Ingram. By opting for distribution through these channels, you can reach a wider audience and potentially increase sales.
- Set your price: Determine the base price of your book based on production costs, and then choose your retail price. This allows you to control your profit margin, giving you the flexibility to align with your sales strategy. Use our book pricing guide to learn how to price your self-published book.
- Sales and fulfillment: When a reader purchases your book, Blurb manages the shipping and fulfillment using print-on-demand technology. We handle logistics for distributing your book through various channels, ensuring a seamless delivery process.
- Payment: At the end of each month, you receive the profit from book sales on Blurb, with payment options including check or PayPal.
- Marketing and promotion integration: You can embed a preview of your self-published book on your own website or blog, allowing you to promote and sell your book directly through your personal channels or storefront on Blurb.com.
By leveraging Blurb's distribution process, you can create, distribute, and sell your self-published book while tracking your sales and earnings through the Blurb platform. This streamlined process enables you to reach your audience and manage your book sales effectively.
One-stop-shop for creation and distribution
Blurb offers a seamless experience from book creation to distribution. Whether you are crafting a novel, a photo book, a cookbook, or any other type of book, our platform supports your creative journey every step of the way. After creating your book with our tools, take advantage of our distribution network to sell your book through Blurb’s Bookstore, Amazon, or Ingram. The book-selling opportunities are as limitless as the global distribution in reaching customers worldwide.
Large order services: volume discounts
Planning to order in bulk? Blurb offers large order services with discounts, making it cost-effective for you to have multiple copies printed at once. Large orders are ideal for special events, corporate needs, or large-scale distribution. Learn more about how toreduce your per-book price with volume orders.
Transparent royalty payments
Through Blurb, you’ll receive royalties for each book sold, with payment delivered at the end of the month. Our transparent payment system and dashboard display royalty calculations and the expected payment date. This clarity lets you focus on your creative process while we help streamline the financial aspects.
By choosing Blurb, you’re not just publishing a book; you’re unlocking the door to a world of possibilities where your creative vision meets global distribution and financial reward. Join the community of successful Blurb authors today!