Need some tips for the back cover copy of a print layout? Here’s what we’ve learned over the years… Now for the in-depth version: First, here are a few technical tips to keep in mind: Length: Write the back text as if you only have a few seconds to catch a potential reader’s attention. Focus…
Approximate the final page count for your manuscript using the current word count below.
Printing the cover of a book comes with very specific needs for the design. There are a variety of factors that influence the layout of every cover, including the width of the spine and the gutters and bleed.
Trim size is a key piece of information needed to start a print layout. In fact, the trim size must be chosen before we can move forward with a print design because it directly effects the proportions of the blank canvas that's used to start the layout. A quick-reference diagram is included below to help demonstrate what that means visually.
The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is the unique 13-digit number that is used internationally to identify a book. ISBNs can be assigned by LightningSource/IngramSpark and Amazon KDP/CS or purchased through a variety of other avenues, one of the most popular being Bowker. This is a simple diagram of the visual elements of your barcode. (Please note, if you are…
There are just a few steps to follow when you upload your print-ready PDF to CreateSpace. When looking at the Cover options on CreateSpace’s website, you will choose either a Matte or Glossy finish for #1. Then for #2, please choose the third option: Upload a Print-Ready PDF Cover. Next, simply Browse to the folder where you have saved the…
