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. How to format a book for createspace and kdp print w. 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. Well you can pay a professional to format the book for you. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on. 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.
Createspace is a printondemand service, which means that when a buyer orders your book, createspace will print it up and send it out. The templates with sample content include formatted front matter e. The stepbystep guide to formatting your print book for kdp. Book design wizard makes formatting your book a breeze so you can concentrate on writing rather than worrying endlessly about format. Clayton has published numerous articles and short stories in various print and online magazines.
Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon. Mar 14, 2017 heres how to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the selfpublishing services needed to produce a book. If you dont want to use the recommended templates, check our our other formatting resources. Once thats all done, you can download a print template thats specific for your book. Openoffice formatting tutorial for createspace toadyland. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepbystep through the process of publishing a book with createspace. 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. 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. In this video, bestselling author michelle campbell scott shares how to format your books for createspace.
What file formats does amazon createspace accept for books. How to upload a book to createspace serve no master. This will ensure that your book has the correct font and sizing. Createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role it seems to be continuing this service for now. Having some reallife examples at your side, you should get a better sense of.
Indesign, and how to set things up to make a professional looking interior book. Before you submit your book to kdp, you need to format it so it meets our quality standards. You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. Learn how to format you manuscript and use createspace to publish to amazon and kindle. All security should be removed from a file before you submit the file to createspace. 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. Many aspects of the selfpublishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. 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. Enter width and height fields for your trim size with bleed added.
You might want to bookmark this page for future reference if you plan to publish with createspace. On the layout tab, in the page setup group, click size, and then select more paper sizes. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace. The following companies specialize in professional publishing services. Discusses many formatting details, like tips for better justification and how to prepare a. They saved my book and can certainly do it for yours as well highly recommended. Do book formatting, kindle ebook, createspace formatting by. That will depend on the type of book you have written and the number of pages in it. This topic is for authors with a finished manuscript who want to publish their book as a paperback. 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. 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. This free package of formatting templates is unsupported, and a little dated. At bookbaby we deliver your books both ebooks and printed books through our print on demand program to amazon.
If youve been looking for a way to selfpublish your book in paperback, this video will. Shows you how to format a word document for publishing with createspace. How to use reedsys book editor to format ebooks and print. This video will walk you through the process of formatting a books manuscript for createspace using microsoft word. 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. We scan your book your get a printready pdf file with a full jacket design for print on demand services like amazons createspace. 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. 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. How to make a professional standard print book interior with. How to format your book for self publication bookstand.
Do kdp book formatting and createspace book formatting by. Amazon does not endorse or sponsor any service provider, nor recommend one over another. In this article, youre going to learn what the most common book formatting errors and how to avoid them. Has the idea for a novel recently hijacked your subconscious, or have you been drafting your dream on sticky notes since they were invented. Formatting pages for publishing on amazon with createspace. Formatting print books with word alliance of independent. 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.
I highly recommend format your print book with createspace and lulu, using microsoft word. The page below it, on the left, is the back side of the first page. A stepbystep guide to book publishing with createspace. Get my free book for a limited time the self publishing blueprint. Do createspace formatting, ebook, book formatting,interior layout designand covers formatting services for kindle and createspace, book formatting services. How to format your book for createspace in under 5. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged with amazons kdp print in late 2018. If you want help formatting the other parts, see our stepbystep guides for preparing your manuscript in word for windows and mac. Dont just have your ebook on kindle, make sure you get a paperback copy on createspace asap. 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. Are you looking a person who has good experience inamazon kindle e book andamazon paperback print book.
Lo and behold, when i had converted my word document to pdf, some paragraphs became centered even though they were justified correctly in word. A stepbystep guide to formatting your books interior. Theyre also cover design experts, customer service expertsand the list goes on. To transform those notes into a tangible book, you will first need an interior file. They do not generally keep preprinted copies of your book just hanging around in case someone orders one. 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.
In this video, i will take you through the process of formatting your kindle book for createspace. Quotes may vary depending on the amount of work included. How to format a book for paperback with createspace. The equivalent resource for the older apa 6 style can be found here. I went back to the pdf i uploaded and paged through it. For a complete list of how to cite print sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the apa. Design and format your book interior for createspace. This page reflects the latest version of the apa publication manual i. The page on the right after that is the second page of your book, and so on. These steps include including setting up the correct trim size, setting up the correct margins, formatting the text, and numbering the pages. Copy and paste each section of your book, add any front and end matter, and then save your document. How to format your book for createspace 5x8 in less. Aug 15, 2016 a stepbystep guide to formatting your books interior. 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.
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. I ordered the paperback version of three howto books for formatting my forthcoming novel for kindle and createspace. 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. Kdp jumpstart topic 8 format your paperback manuscript. Many people who publish books on amazon kindle are missing a huge opportunity by not making their book. How to make a book cover design your own with these free templates. I will provide free revisions only if the mistakes made are mine. Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. Free self publishing 7 deadly sins ebook click show more for more information. Designed for those planning to publish a print on demand pod book via. How to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins.
Do kindle ebook, paperback, children book formatting. Build your book format a paperback manuscript word for. Book formatting for ebook and print books the creative penn. May 14, 2018 sharing some quick tips and tricks to make your publishing business progress. 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. Using createspaces formatted templates the formatted interior templates provide a basic layout for your books interior. In this video i talk about print book formatting, using word vs.
I am professional on kindle and createspace interior book design and formatting. Free book design templates and tutorials for formatting in. And yet, the way a book looks on the inside is usually one of the clearest indicators of the level. Our free book formatting templates have this stuff built in. There are lots of reasons not to make your own book cover. Word2kindle was a integral part in getting my 2nd book framer into publication as its formatting was pretty problematic. 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. Copy and paste your book s content into the template by section, such as the front matter title page, acknowledgements page, etc. 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. Now youre working on milestone 3, which covers book formatting. Yes, youve guessed it this time, hes explaining how to use word to format print books. Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and more.
Simply copy and paste each chapter from your book into the createspace template using word. Youve discovered createspace and want to publish your first book. Printondemand book design for kdp print createspace and. Using createspace s formatted templates the formatted interior templates provide a basic layout for your book s interior. Format your book for amazon kdp print paperback by.
How to format a book for print for createspace, etc. On createspace, your page numbers must fit into these parameters. 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. 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. It is very easy to create a pdf of your word file its matter of saving your word file as a pdf. Dec, 2012 a short, stepbystep tutorial showing how to take a microsoft word document and turn it into a createspace ready pdf file. 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. 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. Free book formatting templates in ms word and indesign. Copy and paste your books content into the template by section, such as the front matter title page, acknowledgements page, etc.
Melinda clayton melinda clayton is the author of the cedar hollow series, as well as a selfpublishing guide. I set up some free templates and guides to book formatting here to help you out. The directions below are for ms word 7 and 10 the most. Taylors format your print book, a detailed stepbystep instruction manual that even the occasional user of microsoft word can follow. Book designer ryan scheife specializes in all aspects of book design, including cover design, page design, typesetting, and ebook formatting for your digital books. 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. Createspace offers professional design, layout and copyediting services for a fee. If you didnt know, is an ondemand printing service owned by. Make sure that you select paste and match formatting. 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.
Here are the basics steps on formatting your manuscript in microsoft word for self publication. As all writers know, the process of selfpublishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on writing. Rates may change over time, so please check the formatters site for uptodate pricing. Format childrens book for kindle, createspace, ingram etc.
By colin dunbar formatting your pdf for createspace note. Createspace specializes in enabling authors to move their unformatted manuscripts to a final format that is ready to be printed as a published book. Formatting experts are more than what their name implies. The editor also provides four popular trim sizes for formatting 4. This video is a screen capture tutorial about how to format your book for createspace using microsoft 2007. Youll need to book formatting in advance as professionals are always busy. As a former microsoft trainer turned selfpublished author, he is able to speak from considerable relevant. 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. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs.
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