Different tools have different processes, but the idea is to softproof your images during postprocess in a cmyk color space before you put them into the layouts of your book. Before you submit your book to kdp, you need to format it so it meets our quality standards. Your cover designer will then create your final print book cover, marrying the front, back and spine portions of her design. May 14, 2015 how indie authors can speed up the proofing process of a selfpublished paperback book by sourcing a local print proof if based outside the usa. How to publish a paperback book for free using createspace.
However, there are some steps you can make when writing your book in microsoft word that will make the job of formatting your book easier and help prevent errors in the book formatting process. When you are ready to publish your book, youll upload the pdf of the interior and the pdf of the exterior. What services will i need to pay for when publishing my first book. Here is a quick how to for authors using the createspace template for selfpublishing. Nelson, authorbook coachspeaker one of the first things i do, and one of the first things i suggest all my writerclients do. When youre ready to have your book printed with createspace and youre planning on tackling the cover on your own it can seem rather daunting. Ordering copies of your own title from createspace are termed member orders. Apr 19, 2012 so far we have seen only one book live made by create space and it was badly made. Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon. The fast fingers is a book formatting service that will prepare or format your manuscript according to the formatting guidelines set by ingramspark, lulu, kindle direct publishing, smashwords or your own. If you order a proof, you can submit your book for publication right away or wait until you. Create space has created a basic service that enables anyone to publish a book, whether simply for family or for the wider public. Jul 06, 2017 heres a simple tip to save you from one potential source of frustration and delay when selfpublishing paperbacks with print books via createspace. How to make a createspace book cover in photoshop andrew m.
There were pros and cons, ups and downs, but all in all ive been really happy with the createspace experience. How to proof and approve your book on createspace youtube. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. Black and white printing using createspace august 20, 20 by david wogahn 7 comments there is a significant cost difference when producing a createspace print on demand book in color vs. Invaluable createspace cover template calculator by deborah s.
The choices available for the size of the book as well as the. As we discussed last time, amazons createspace is a great resource to make fast, professional, and compact copies of your book for proof reading and. You can use kdps free tools to prepare your book and publish quickly. Publishing services for self publishing authors and businesses. Can i use a selfpublishing service to publish my first book. Kindle direct publishing kdp is an amazon selfpublishing service. Basically, you can get set up for free with create space. Mar 18, 2014 dont be a clown and create a clowncar of colors and pictures once you see all the wonderful templates for the cover. This will send an email with a link to your createspace account email address within 3 hours. Proof book cover templates are designed for use in traditional wire or spiral bound proof books, but they can also be included as a title page in your hardcover or softcover proof book. If cost outweighs those considerations for you, you may proof your books using only createspaces online proofing tool.
Enter your createspace email address and click submit. How much does it cost to publish a book on createspace. Once id been through the formatting and artwork cover stages of my book, much of the creative process was over. Nelson, author book coachspeaker one of the first things i do, and one of the first things i suggest all my writerclients do, is to create a book cover right away. You can publish an ebook and paperback with one file, and the book will be available on amazon within two days. Barcode essentials for selfpublishers using createspace or ingramspark pod printondemand to print isbn barcode information for a book. 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. Set up the smart ware on my book to create 2 backups, backing up daily however after only a few weeks it says it cannot backup any more because my. For those authors who have only published in an electronic format this is one way to easily make your ebook available as a traditional print book and offer it through, your own store, or other retailers. So far we have seen only one book live made by create space and it was badly made.
Ive published eleven books and the quality of the finished books has been consistently excellent. Apr 06, 2012 once id been through the formatting and artwork cover stages of my book, much of the creative process was over. Whatever your current situation as you look ahead to. The printed proof of your book arrives on your doorstep. Proof of space pospace, also called proofofcapacity poc or proofofstorage, is a means of showing that one has a legitimate interest in a service such as sending an email by allocating a nontrivial amount of memory or disk space to solve a challenge presented by the service provider. Learn how to publish for profit with print on demand by lightning source and. For the latest selection of templates, see bay roes. Guess they have better qa for the samples than the shipped products. Until now, its been possible to generate your own barcode and add it in to your books cover design before you upload your cover design to createspace cs ready for publication. The cover was cut wrong, there was an extra white strip on the right side, and weird bubbles on the spine. I have sent eight books through createspace this year, including one that im proofing right now.
Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. Proof of space pospace, also called proofofcapacity poc or proofofstorage, is a means of showing that one has a legitimate interest in a service such as sending an email by allocating a nontrivial. Dec 10, 2015 how to make a pdf cover for your createspace book date. I recently released my newest book, crochet saved my life, using amazons createspace selfpublishing tool. Use free software like gimp or canva to create your paperback cover heres how use microsoft word to format your book s interior heres how get a free isbn assigned to you by createspace. And plus, how long it is will determine how wide the book spine is. I also discuss some differences between a proof youd see from createspace versus a proof from kdp print. Turn your completed manuscript into a formatted ebook with. With clean screen shots and simple clear language, this book takes you through the process of publishing your book on create space. Ive published eleven books and the quality of the finished books has. Smartware says backup disk my book is full, how can i. I highly recommend format your print book with createspace and lulu, using microsoft word.
Createspace charges a printing fee every time they print a book. Until now, the book youve been creating has existed only in your word processing files, in the printouts youve been editing, in the layouts and typography on the screen. Since youre asking this question, i assume you have no experience so it will be a bit of a learning curve. I highly recommend format your print book with createspace and lulu. How to make a createspace book cover in photoshop andrew.
You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. I recommend you use one of createspaces interior templates to make sure that the margins and sizes of the pages of your book are correct. I say that because most new indie or selfpublishers use printondemand printers like createspace and ingramspark or sister lightening source and these printers provide the isbn barcode free. Sign in to kdp to link your kdp account or create a new account. Feb 28, 2017 when writing your book you should separate the writing from the formatting. We will step you through the processes to easily get your book available for sell through the largest online retailer in the world. Here are free resources for the new business of self publishing, all from authorpublisher aaron shepard of shepard publications. Common mistakes made when writing a book in microsoft word. Picking the right trim size in create space duration. Createspace is the easiest way to publish a book on amazon. For a color cover and black text on whitecream paper, the printing fee is entirely based on page count. Finish writing your book seriously, thats the more important bit. Shes interested in an a4size book but i cant see anything about.
Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so readers can copy and paste them into their own book files, ready for customization. How to make proofs of your book using amazons createspace. How to make a pdf cover for your createspace book lit. Self publishing aaron shepards publishing page pod. Apr 12, 2014 invaluable createspace cover template calculator by deborah s. Can you produce a childrens picture book using createspace. Select font, text color, text style, background color, stroke color, and more. Many aspects of the selfpublishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. There are still a few issues that might be of interest to writers new to the print format, however. The decision to selfpublish as an experienced author with other published books i came to this title not sure what. Now you see the book for the first time, you get to hold it in your hands. On the start your new project page, fill in the name of your book, the type of project and choose a setup method. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepby.
How indie authors can speed up the proofing process of a selfpublished paperback book by sourcing a local print proof if based outside the usa. Oct 27, 2012 createspace for selfpublishing photo books. Publishing your print edition on createspace is not a difficult process, but it can be. As we discussed last time, amazons createspace is a great resource to make fast, professional, and compact copies of your book for proof. The fast fingers is a book formatting service that will prepare or format your manuscript according to the formatting guidelines set by ingramspark, lulu, kindle direct publishing, smashwords or your own local printer. Oct, 2010 through createspace you can make your ebook available as an actual printed book. You can earn up to 70% royalty on kindle ebook and 60% on paperback sales. This is not the final book so dont try to make it so. We support popular file formats like word, html, txt, and pdf.
Paste your manuscript into this template or simply start typing. Use createspaces digital proofer to proof your book. We also offer free formatting tools like kindle create and a free cover creator. Jul 16, 2016 how to proof and approve your book on createspace the evelyn winters adventure. Designer proofing proof books bay photo lab bay photo lab. Createspace book cover design by crowdspring crowdspring. How to publish with createspace publish your own ebooks. Turn your completed manuscript into a formatted ebook with kindle create. Sep 24, 2016 create it with create space is such a book.
How to make a pdf cover for your createspace book lit world. Proofing your book before its final print is a critical step in the selfpublishing process. When we moved your books from createspace to kdp, your incomplete book information moved along with your account details and. Should i commission a designer to create a professional book cover. After laying out your book, youll learn a very important number. Createspace cover template book cover design selfpublish. Unboxing a proof book from kindle direct publishing youtube.
I suggest you hire a designer who can do it for you inexpensively. Granted, i do all my own work from cover design to interior set up so the cost is zero. How to publish on amazon with createspace click here to get great self publishing content via email. You can publish your books in digital and print for free and sell on amazon to millions of readers. The fast fingers book formatting service design of pod. Follow the email link and confirm your createspace account information is correct. Authors who understand the benefits of the printondemand process and have opted to use the amazonowned company. Conduct your proofing either digitally or by mail and follow the. This new book is from scott doorley, scott witthoft, and the. A stepbystep process with directions along the way. Shes interested in an a4size book but i cant see anything about sizes and price according to size. Black and white printing using createspace august 20, 20 by david wogahn 7 comments there is a significant cost difference when producing a createspace print on demand book. A stepbystep guide to book publishing with createspace. Book barcode basics when using createspace or ingramspark pod.
How to create your print book cover for createspace tips. The fast fingers book formatting service design of pod and. Many of our readers have already published their first ebook. Learn how to publish for profit with print on demand by lightning source and createspace, ebook publishing on kindle, online book marketing on amazon, and diy book design. Confirm youve selected the correct kdp account and click take me to my books. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs. If you are planning to use a pod printer you probably do not need to buy a barcode. A book proof is your work in either digital or print format before the full order is printed.
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