Print options for all
Choose among three standard trim sizes with print options for better quality or better price.Upload, create, or hire
Upload your existing manuscript, build your own book with our easy layout tools, or hire expert help.One click to Sell
Easy set up with Ingram, a major distributor used by thousands of bookstores.Add to cart, print to order
Built to work seamlessly with print-on-demand, your customers place an order and Blurb handles the rest.
Get Paid
List Price
You set your wholesale discount and your list price, which determines your profit margin.Fees
The only cost for distribution is what you choose to share with retailers. Higher Wholesale Discount can open up higher possible visibility.Payment
Get paid at the end of the month, 90 days after a sale, when you reach the minimum payment threshold. Choose check or PayPal.
Easy Setup
Step 2: Create your listing
Choose a book from your dashboard, and click “Sell my book”. Then set up a preview, complete your author profile, and write an enticing description for your book.
Step 3: Set your price
For your chosen book, set your price under the Sell & Distribute tab for the listing. Don’t forget your Profit Settings, which determines how you will be paid.
Step 4: Promote your book
Embed a preview on your blog, then share your book on social media with a comment about how to buy it. Share excerpts in follow-up posts.
Compare distribution options
| Format | Blurb | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Books | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Trade Books | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Magazines | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Ebooks | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | ||
| Tool | Blurb | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks |
| Bookify | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| BookWright | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Adobe InDesign Plug-In | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| PDF Uploader | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Distribution | Blurb | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks |
| Volume Printing | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| ISBN Needed? | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks | |
| Fees | None | Amazon 15% of list price, +$1.35 | Ingram 22%-55% of list price | iBooks 30% iBooks |
| Payment: Blurb Check or Paypal | Amazon | Ingram | iBooks |
Sell and Distribute
Want to see the bigger Self-Publishing picture? Take a look at our Sell & Distribute page.