How long does it take for an ebook to appear in other bookstores?

GGFan · March 2016

I published my ebook yesterday. Just wondering how long it usually takes for ebooks published on Lulu to appear in other bookstores (Apple, B&N, etc). Thanks.

Just Kevin · March 2016

Up to 8 weeks, if it passes their tests.

Glenn_Lulu · March 2016

Print books can take from 6-8 weeks.

But, you asked about eBooks - which are much faster.

Once your eBook is approved for distribution by our QA team, it will be appear on the iBookstore in about 2 days. It will then begin appearing on all other retail sites in about 2 weeks.

GGFan · March 2016

Ok, thanks a lot for the same-day response.

TheJesusNinja · March 2016

2 weeks usually although I just unretired some of mine and they are yet to appear on Amazon. Been around 3 to 4 weeks now. Still in approval state?

DavidAlanBrown · January 2018

Is there a way to find out the status of newly submitted eBook or print book in order to ascertain how much longer it may take to review? An email address? Link?

Papi_Soñoliento · January 2018

It takes a couple weeks or longer to get through review and up to six weeks to get listed. If your book was submitted in the last day or two you can either contact support about something that's in progress or practice some patience and check the status of the project in question.

DavidAlanBrown said:

Is there a way to find out the status of newly submitted eBook or print book in order to ascertain how much longer it may take to review? An email address? Link?

TheJesusNinja · February 2018

They will send you an email once it's passed lulu's inspection. If you go to the book link in projects click manage and look down the list it will say "pending" or processed. Once it says that the book is on it's way to the various dealers. Give at least 2 weeks but up to six or eight. Mine so far get on Amazon within two weeks or so. If you search on Google using the isbn without the dashes it will show where the book is listed for sell.

HULSEY · February 2018

Having published twenty-seven books with Lulu, I have noticed my recent titles take longer to appear on Amazon than they used. No problem with the print copy, which takes a few days, but the e-book seems to take an age. In the past, the e-books have never taken more than two weeks to appear. I have checked my book and it still shows pending. Okay, it was only published on the 25th .January. Such impatience, eh? This is not a complaint by the way. I appreciate the excellent service Lulu provides.

How long does it take for an ebook to appear in other bookstores?

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