Now that I have sufficient experience producing books I have decided to start a self-publishing company. I'll compete with Lulu albeit on a tiny basis at first. I should be able to offer *much* better deals than Lulu.
For instance, their "Professional Book Cover Design Service" costs $1,000 and the author has to provide their own artwork! That surprised me. For $1,000 I would source the artwork too, or maybe I'll just reduce the price to $500 if the author provides the art. And by "art" I mean proper well known illustrators.
I should be able to offer *much* better deals than Lulu.
For instance, their "Professional Book Cover Design Service" costs $1,000 and the author has to provide their own artwork! That surprised me. For $1,000 I would source the artwork too, or maybe I'll just reduce the price to $500 if the author provides the art. And by "art" I mean proper well known illustrators.
More news soon on this.