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The distribution review process helps ensure your ebook is accepted quickly by retailers. IMPORTANT: your ebook must be in English to be eligible for Global DistributionĪs part of the review process, Lulu charges a one-time fee of $4.99 (€4.99/£4.99) for the first time you submit an ebook to our Global Distribution service. In the event of a discrepancy between Lulu’s requirements and a retailer’s, the retailer requirements will supersede the list that follows. But any retail may, at their own discretion, update, amend, remove, or otherwise alter these requirements at any time and without notification. Lulu’s distribution requirements reflect the minimums and standards we’ve received from these retailers. Please note that all retail distributors manage their own retail site and requirements. This includes any noncompliant file settings, content, or metadata. To comply with these standards and ensure your ebook can be listed with any and all of our ebook retail partners, we require ebooks meet these Distribution Requirements.įailure to comply with any of these standards can result in rejection from our Global Distribution service. Modified on: Mon, 15 Feb, 2021 at 8:01 AMĮbook retailers maintain a variety of minimum standards and requirements to list your ebook on their site.