Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model. Importance of owning customer dataWhy you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one bookUsing Lulu for Kickstarter fulfillmentOrder Import Tool: upload csv files for order fulfillment of crowdfunding or direct sales that Lulu prints and ships for you New features that are coming to Lulu, including ribbons and endpapers Lulu’s website plug-ins for direct salesWebsite: Lulu.comLulu’s Publish & Prosper Podcast: https://www.publishprosperpodcast.com/? ? Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportSupport the show? Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5? Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ ? Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing