Free self publishing 7 deadly sins ebook click show more for more information. Do createspace formatting, ebook, book formatting,interior layout designand covers formatting services for kindle and createspace, book formatting services. Before you submit your book to kdp, you need to format it so it meets our quality standards. Dont just have your ebook on kindle, make sure you get a paperback copy on createspace asap. Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and more. That will depend on the type of book you have written and the number of pages in it. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on. Having some reallife examples at your side, you should get a better sense of. The settings used by the book design wizard meet the requirements of most printers such as ingram spark, createspace, amazon kdp, and more so you know your book meets even the most stringent publishing guidelines. The following companies specialize in professional publishing services. Discusses many formatting details, like tips for better justification and how to prepare a. On the layout tab, in the page setup group, click size, and then select more paper sizes. Printondemand book design for kdp print createspace.
We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs. They do not generally keep preprinted copies of your book just hanging around in case someone orders one. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace. Enter width and height fields for your trim size with bleed added.
Taylors format your print book, a detailed stepbystep instruction manual that even the occasional user of microsoft word can follow. I went back to the pdf i uploaded and paged through it. How to use reedsys book editor to format ebooks and print. This topic is for authors with a finished manuscript who want to publish their book as a paperback. Here are the basics steps on formatting your manuscript in microsoft word for self publication. As createspace was one of the goto options for anyone aiming to print a selfpublished book, the switch left many in the lurch and confused. Once thats all done, you can download a print template thats specific for your book. Clayton has published numerous articles and short stories in various print and online magazines. Rates may change over time, so please check the formatters site for uptodate pricing.
Get my free book for a limited time the self publishing blueprint. There are lots of reasons not to make your own book cover. Shows you how to format a word document for publishing with createspace. The page on the right after that is the second page of your book, and so on. Formatting experts are more than what their name implies. Aug 03, 2017 after all, formatting wont change the essence of your book like revising or editing can, and it doesnt influence readers purchases like a good cover will. All security should be removed from a file before you submit the file to createspace. Yes, youve guessed it this time, hes explaining how to use word to format print books. Has the idea for a novel recently hijacked your subconscious, or have you been drafting your dream on sticky notes since they were invented. Either way, it is time to get your idea in final print. Formatting pages for publishing on amazon with createspace. In this article, youre going to learn what the most common book formatting errors and how to avoid them. Createspace specializes in enabling authors to move their unformatted manuscripts to a final format that is ready to be printed as a published book.
Createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role it seems to be continuing this service for now. It is very easy to create a pdf of your word file its matter of saving your word file as a pdf. How to upload a book to createspace serve no master. Free book formatting templates in ms word and indesign. How to format your book for createspace 5x8 in less. Make sure that you select paste and match formatting. If you didnt know, is an ondemand printing service owned by. Formatting a print book for kdp can be learned quite quickly, and you can do everything in microsoft word, or indesign if you want to make it extra professional.
This video will walk you through the process of formatting a books manuscript for createspace using microsoft word. Format your book for amazon kdp print paperback by. You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. To transform those notes into a tangible book, you will first need an interior file. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on writing. How to make a professional standard print book interior with. How to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins. Many people who publish books on amazon kindle are missing a huge opportunity by not making their book.
May 14, 2018 sharing some quick tips and tricks to make your publishing business progress. This video is a screen capture tutorial about how to format your book for createspace using microsoft 2007. Amazon does not endorse or sponsor any service provider, nor recommend one over another. Book design wizard makes formatting your book a breeze so you can concentrate on writing rather than worrying endlessly about format. As all writers know, the process of selfpublishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. And you can get your books into hundreds of online and brick and mortar retail stores worldwide that are not available when you publish through createspace. Copy and paste each section of your book, add any front and end matter, and then save your document. Al macys new book, createspace formatting sampler, offers a muchneeded so often as were formatting our new book, we check out the cover appearance, the author bioblurb, etc. Using createspace s formatted templates the formatted interior templates provide a basic layout for your book s interior. Amazon offers their own print on demand service, but after some recent changes to their editing, design, and marketing services, independent authors frequently ask us which companybookbaby or createspaceis really the best for their book. Jun 29, 2011 your first page, which will be on the right side after you open the front cover of your book after its printed, will be at the top all by itself.
The editor also provides four popular trim sizes for formatting 4. By colin dunbar formatting your pdf for createspace note. Mar 14, 2017 heres how to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins. Learn how to format you manuscript and use createspace to publish to amazon and kindle. The directions below are for ms word 7 and 10 the most. Our free book formatting templates have this stuff built in. Are you looking a person who has good experience inamazon kindle e book andamazon paperback print book. Book designer ryan scheife specializes in all aspects of book design, including cover design, page design, typesetting, and ebook formatting for your digital books.
As a former microsoft trainer turned selfpublished author, he is able to speak from considerable relevant. Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon. This will ensure that your book has the correct font and sizing. Kdp jumpstart topic 8 format your paperback manuscript. I set up some free templates and guides to book formatting here to help you out. Well you can pay a professional to format the book for you. Copy and paste your book s content into the template by section, such as the front matter title page, acknowledgements page, etc. Format childrens book for kindle, createspace, ingram etc. Now youre working on milestone 3, which covers book formatting. I will provide free revisions only if the mistakes made are mine. Good formatting and a great cover design bring it all together and theyre the goto guys for all your book formatting and cover design needs. A stepbystep guide to book publishing with createspace. I hope the free resources are useful, but if youre looking for more flexibility and a larger selection of formatting styles, you can upgrade to the epic book design package.
I hope that most independent authors now recognize the importance of professional cover design when it comes to selfpublishing books but many people still format the interior of their own print books for createspace or other print on demand services, or pay a fair amount of money to have someone do it for them. Createspace is a printondemand service, which means that when a buyer orders your book, createspace will print it up and send it out. The page below it, on the left, is the back side of the first page. But how do you find out how to format your manuscript so that it will be accepted by the computers and, presumably, human editors at createspace. The blank templates have the page size and margins set. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here.
These steps include including setting up the correct trim size, setting up the correct margins, formatting the text, and numbering the pages. Indesign, and how to set things up to make a professional looking interior book. The templates with sample content include formatted front matter e. Createspace offers professional design, layout and copyediting services for a fee. On createspace, your page numbers must fit into these parameters. If you dont want to use the recommended templates, check our our other formatting resources. This page reflects the latest version of the apa publication manual i. Taylor covers details such as starting a set of styles, fonts and typefaces, how to insert images, widows and orphans, and drop caps, all new to me until i came upon this book. For the many indie authors who still favor microsoft word for formatting their books, heres a companion piece to ian andrews recent post about using word to create ebook interiors. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged with amazons kdp print in late 2018.
In this video i talk about print book formatting, using word vs. You might want to bookmark this page for future reference if you plan to publish with createspace. Theyre also cover design experts, customer service expertsand the list goes on. Designed for those planning to publish a print on demand pod book via. Printondemand book design for kdp print createspace and. Dec 11, 2016 how to format your book for createspace updated 121016 i get a lot of formatting questions, so i thought id put it all down in one place. If youve been looking for a way to selfpublish your book in paperback, this video will. Nov 11, 2014 a stepbystep guide to formatting your books interior by kelly, createspace prepress from has the idea for a novel recently hijacked your subconscious, or have you been drafting your dream. We create distributionready pdf file for your book s interior that can be uploaded directly to kdp print and ingramspark with kdp print formerly createspace, you get fast distribution to amazon. Ill be talking about all things cover design, arranging book signings, how to sell books and what you need to plan when selfpublishing a novel. What file formats does amazon createspace accept for books. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the selfpublishing services needed to produce a book.
Design and format your book interior for createspace. At bookbaby we deliver your books both ebooks and printed books through our print on demand program to amazon. A stepbystep guide to formatting your books interior. Youll need to book formatting in advance as professionals are always busy.
In this video, bestselling author michelle campbell scott shares how to format your books for createspace. Do kdp book formatting and createspace book formatting by. How to format a book for paperback with createspace. How to format your book for self publication bookstand. Youve discovered createspace and want to publish your first book. Copy and paste your books content into the template by section, such as the front matter title page, acknowledgements page, etc. If you want help formatting the other parts, see our stepbystep guides for preparing your manuscript in word for windows and mac. I highly recommend format your print book with createspace and lulu, using microsoft word. And yet, the way a book looks on the inside is usually one of the clearest indicators of the level of professionalism the author has put into producing it. Word2kindle was a integral part in getting my 2nd book framer into publication as its formatting was pretty problematic. In this video, i will take you through the process of formatting your kindle book for createspace. How to format a book for createspace and kdp print w. And yet, the way a book looks on the inside is usually one of the clearest indicators of the level. Quotes may vary depending on the amount of work included.
Many aspects of the selfpublishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. Lo and behold, when i had converted my word document to pdf, some paragraphs became centered even though they were justified correctly in word. If you dont know graphic design, your first attempt wont be pretty if you dont know cover design, you wont make a cover that sells if you make it, youll like it too much to change later with that in mind, i. Do book formatting, kindle ebook, createspace formatting by. Melinda clayton melinda clayton is the author of the cedar hollow series, as well as a selfpublishing guide.
Using createspaces formatted templates the formatted interior templates provide a basic layout for your books interior. Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. The stepbystep guide to formatting your print book for kdp. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepbystep through the process of publishing a book with createspace. Simply copy and paste each chapter from your book into the createspace template using word.
How to make a book cover design your own with these free templates. How to format your book for createspace updated 121016 i get a lot of formatting questions, so i thought id put it all down in one place. I ordered the paperback version of three howto books for formatting my forthcoming novel for kindle and createspace. It does involve jumping a few hurdles, though, and those hurdles are the reason that so many selfpublished authors dont have print versions of their books. This free package of formatting templates is unsupported, and a little dated. Dec, 2012 a short, stepbystep tutorial showing how to take a microsoft word document and turn it into a createspace ready pdf file. After all, formatting wont change the essence of your book like revising or editing can, and it doesnt influence readers purchases like a good cover will.
For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the apa. Book formatting for ebook and print books the creative penn. I am professional on kindle and createspace interior book design and formatting. By avoiding these mistakes, not only will you have a professional looking manuscript, but youll make the process of designing your book to publish on amazons kindle or in print via createspace a lot easier. If you want to experiment with book sizes and the way they might impact your typesetting choices, the reedsy book editor allows you to do so for free. Formatting print books with word alliance of independent. We scan your book your get a printready pdf file with a full jacket design for print on demand services like amazons createspace. Jan 31, 2018 createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role it seems to be continuing this service for now. How to format your book for createspace in under 5. They saved my book and can certainly do it for yours as well highly recommended. Do kindle ebook, paperback, children book formatting.
This reasonably priced little book is a virtual goldmine of information for a person trying to figure out the how of developing a book for createspace. Build your book format a paperback manuscript word for. Aug 15, 2016 a stepbystep guide to formatting your books interior. Free book design templates and tutorials for formatting in. All security should be removed from a file before you submit the file to createspace it is very easy to create a pdf of your word file its matter of saving your word file as a pdf. Openoffice formatting tutorial for createspace toadyland.
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