What Barnes & Noble Press is
Barnes & Noble Press gives independent authors a way to publish to the Barnes & Noble ecosystem, which includes its online store and its digital reading experience. For authors whose readers already shop with the retailer, it can be a useful addition to a wider publishing plan.
As with every platform, a listing is the start of the work, not the end. Readers still need to discover your book through search, recommendations, reviews and your own promotion, so a strong cover, clear description and sensible categories matter as much here as anywhere.
Who it suits
- Authors who want a presence with a major bookseller beyond Amazon
- Authors with an existing audience that buys from Barnes & Noble
- Authors building a multi-retailer strategy
- Authors who prefer to manage each retailer directly
What to prepare before you upload
- A final interior file in the format the platform requires
- A cover sized to your trim size and page count
- A compelling description and accurate categories
- A pricing plan that makes sense across retailers
- Your tax and payment information
- A consistent author name and series details across all listings
Things to weigh up
- Programme features, formats and terms change, so confirm the current offer on the platform's own pages
- Managing each retailer separately takes more time than using an aggregator
- Pricing should be consistent across stores to avoid confusion
- Check carefully which rights and territories you are granting
How we help
We prepare your files and cover to the platform's specifications and review your listing text so your book looks as professional here as it does everywhere else.
- Book Cover Design: Custom front, spine and back covers that fit your genre and meet print and ebook specifications.
- Book Interior Layout & Formatting: Professional print and ebook interiors, from typography and chapter openers to platform-ready files.
- Proofreading: A final, careful check for typos, punctuation and layout errors before your book goes to print.
Common questions
Is Barnes & Noble Press worth using if I am on Amazon?
It can be, especially if your readers shop with Barnes & Noble. It adds a second major retailer, though it also adds another account to manage.
Can I use an aggregator instead?
Yes. Aggregators can place your ebook with several retailers through one account, at the cost of sharing part of the income. Going direct gives you more control and a larger share.
Will my book appear in physical stores?
A digital listing does not by itself put a book on physical shelves. Physical placement depends on the retailer's own buying decisions.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Platform terms, fees and technical rules change, so check the current help pages of Barnes & Noble Press before you decide. Lulu Publishing Services is independent of Barnes & Noble Press and is not affiliated with it.