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Format your interior manuscript file
Format your interior file by following the steps below:SET TRIM SIZE AND MARGINSSet the size of your book and margins. If you have visual elements that reach the edge of the page, set up your interior file with bleed. |
CREATE FRONT, BODY, AND BACK MATTERCreate your front, body, and back matter elements such as title pages, copyright page, chapter headings, and author bio. |
SAVE MANUSCRIPT FOR UPLOADSave your interior file the right way to avoid errors. Once saved, upload and preview your file. |
Alternatively, use Kindle Create to turn your completed manuscript into a beautiful book. We recommend Kindle Create for text-heavy books with simple layouts.
Note: Kindle Create isn’t supported for paperbacks with tables, footnotes, or images that bleed.
Format your cover file
Choose one of three ways to create your paperback cover:DOWNLOAD A COVER TEMPLATECreate a print-ready paperback cover with any software that will open a .png or PDF file and save a PDF file using our cover calculator and templates. |
CREATE YOUR OWN COVERUse our cover guide with detailed specifications to create your own cover. Our calculator can help with your book dimensions. |
Check out our Paperback Formatting Essentials and Creative Cover Solutions webinars:
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