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.
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Professional, bookstore-grade products
- Layflat, hardcover, and softcover
- Archival-quality papers
- Multiple sizes, formats, and price points
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Flexible creation tools
- Free and intuitive BookWright software with layouts and templates
- Blurb plugins for Adobe InDesign and Lightroom
- Convert any PDF into a book instantly
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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.
What you can create
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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 to reduce 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!