The LODE Template

A professional LaTeX framework for self-publishing your book on Amazon KDP, Lulu, and IngramSpark.

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What Is the LODE Template?

The LODE Template is a comprehensive LaTeX framework designed to simplify manuscript publishing. It guides you through the jungle of packages, compilers, configurations, styles, and self-publishing platforms.

Key Features

Print-Ready Output

Generate professional PDFs that meet Amazon KDP, Lulu, and IngramSpark requirements.

E-Book Support

Create EPUB files from the same source as your print book — no reformatting required.

Cover Generation

Built-in cover templates with automatic spine width calculation.

Professional Typography

Carefully selected fonts and layouts that match traditional publishing standards.

What You Can Do

Create unlimited books using the template
Modify it for your personal use
Sell books created with the template
Make personal backup copies

License Restrictions

To protect the template and our community:

You cannot redistribute the template or modified versions
You cannot remove attribution notices
You cannot integrate it into automated commercial systems without written agreement
You cannot sublicense the template

Documentation

The comprehensive guide "How To Publish Your Book with LaTeX" provides full documentation for using the template.