Latest news from self-publishing companies
I thought I'd start this thread so that all of us who are self-publishing or considering doing so could keep each other informed. Here's a couple of important developments from Lulu. Hardcover versions of 6x9 books are now available. http://www.lulu.com/help/node/view/1763 http://people.lulu.com/blogs/view_post.php?post_id=14976 http://people.lulu.com/blogs/view_post.php?post_id=14880 Karen mentioned earlier that Lulu was dropping its Supersaver shipping program that makes international shipping inexpensive. The la-*test*-('") blog entry mentions that it will be replaced with an international economy shipping option, but no details are provided.

In any case any of you didn't notice, changes were announced earlier this month at Lulu: * International printers will be replacing SuperSaver Shipping. * Some new trim sizes for books are being added, including mass-market paperbacks. * Canadians will now be charged Goods & Services Tax. The details: http://people.lulu.com/blogs/view_post.php?post_id=19542 http://www.lulu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36897&sid=d070378be9c4044b8b648b0a25733ddc