What format should a book cover be?
Ideal dimensions for cover files are 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. 1.6:1 is a ratio you will see in paperback fiction — especially with the smaller, mass-market formats.
How do I format my self published book?
How To Format Your Book: Tips for Nailing Your Book Format
- Use black, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font.
- Use the U.S. standard page size of 8.5×11 inches and set your margins to 1 inch on all sides.
- Set alignment to left justified.
- Use a single space after periods.
- Use double-spaced line spacing.
What is the best format for KDP?
Recommended Formats:
- Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX)
- Kindle Create (KPF)
- EPUB.
Can I publish my book on Lulu and Amazon?
Yes, it is free to publish a book on the Lulu Press platform, just like it is free on Amazon’s KDP. However, there are separate costs to consider when it comes to publishing your book, such as book production, printing, book marketing and distribution costs.
Is formatting a book hard?
Having a process for formatting your book is important because each medium you use to sell your book, i.e. Kindle, paperback and digital may have different requirements for formatting. Book formatting isn’t as difficult as you might imagine though and you can do it yourself in less than an hour.
How do I upload a cover to KDP?
How to update your cover
- Go to your Bookshelf.
- Next to the book you want to update, click the ellipsis button (“…”).
- Choose Edit content.
- Scroll down to the “Cover” section.
- Choose Launch Cover Creator or Upload your cover file to update your cover or upload a cover you already have.
How do I upload an image to KDP?
How to Add More Pictures to Your Amazon Book Listing (Paperback or HardCover)
- Go to your Advantage account. (If you don’t have one, you can Create one.)
- Hover over ‘Images’, Click ‘Upload Images’ from the Dropdown box.
- Click ‘Choose file’.
- Locate the picture you would like uploaded to your detail page and Upload.
- Voila!
How big should a book cover be for CreateSpace?
If you book is less than about 100 pages, CreateSpace will not print anything on the spine, and your book cover layout will include that smallish blank spine. Based on letter size 8.5″ x 11″ manuscript, single-spaced using 12 point type and Times New Roman font, if your book is 6 x 9 or less, you can about double the number for your published book.
Do you have to publish your book on CreateSpace?
If you’re not already publishing paperback versions of your book, you need to start now! Paperbacks make up more than 70-80% of my income so you also must get your books on createspace.com.
How do I create a book cover template?
Once you know your trim size, number of pages and interior type (black and white or color), you can use the calculator to create your cover template. Next send it in an email to your book cover designer, and keep in mind the file must be in a print ready high-resolution PDF.
How big should the text be on the back cover of a book?
Adding text Front and back cover text. When adding text, make sure it’s at least 0.125″ (3.2 mm) inside the trim lines. Spine text. If your page count is under 100 pages, you shouldn’t add spine text. Book details.