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How do I format my book for publishing?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I format my book for publishing?

How To Format Your Book: Tips for Nailing Your Book Format

  1. Use black, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font.
  2. Use the U.S. standard page size of 8.5×11 inches and set your margins to 1 inch on all sides.
  3. Set alignment to left justified.
  4. Use a single space after periods.
  5. Use double-spaced line spacing.

How much does it cost to publish a book on CreateSpace?

Publishing through CreateSpace is free, and they’ll keep between 20% and 60% of book sales, depending on the sales channel.

How do I create a book on CreateSpace?

Then let’s get started.

  1. Step 1: Use Upwork to find a book formatter.
  2. Step 2: Enter in a brief description of your job.
  3. Step 3: Create a book cover for Createspace.
  4. Step 4: Start a new project on Createspace.
  5. Step 5: Upload your book cover to Createspace.
  6. Step 6: Enter all book information on Createspace.

Which is better KDP or CreateSpace?

The main difference between the two is shipping costs. KDP has a nicer interface and is a bit more intuitive, but Amazon didn’t automatically link my paperback and ebook copies of Productivity for Writers, yet it did with What Happens in New York despite my creating the paperback in CreateSpace.

What font do publishers prefer?

Times New Roman
Font: Your font should generally be 12 point Times New Roman. Though some agents and editors may prefer different serif or sans serif fonts like Arial or Courier New, Times New Roman with a 12 point font size is the industry standard.

What is the best software for formatting a book?

15 Book Writing Software Programs That Can Make Your Life Easier

  1. Scrivener. Scrivener is the ultimate book-organization tool.
  2. Google Docs. Google Docs is a great collaborative tool.
  3. Freedom.
  4. ProWritingAid.
  5. Grammarly.
  6. Novel Factory.
  7. Hemingway Editor.
  8. Evernote.

Does CreateSpace own my book?

Your own ISBN. If you use your own ISBN (as I do), you can put your own imprint on the book. CreateSpace will handle the distribution through the channels you choose (with some limits), and will print the books for those channels.

What replaced CreateSpace?

CreateSpace has been replaced by the Amazon service Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). KDP is used to set up both paperbacks and ebooks on Amazon.

Can you publish a book on your own?

When you self-publish, you own your work and have complete control over the publishing process. For a lot of authors who have poured their hearts and souls into writing a book, it’s very important for them to have power to make decisions throughout the publishing process.

What font size is Harry Potter written in?

The new one was set in 11.5 point Garamond font. The Sorcerer’s Stone was set in 12 point Garamond.