For a book of text only (fiction). Doesn t include technical stuff about images, transparencies, bleed, cover, etc.

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1 CreateSpace Formatting Checklist For a book of text only (fiction). Doesn t include technical stuff about images, transparencies, bleed, cover, etc. From 1. PDF Submission Specification - free download at %20submission%20specification&sitesearch_type=SITE 2. Formatting articles at r_files?view=blog Especially the Step-by-Step Guide to Formatting Your Book s Interior at ?sitesearch_query=step%20by%20step%20formatting%20guide&sitesearch_typ e=site 3. How to Create an Interior PDF of your book at: General Member Dashboard: Templates at: An interior reviewer is available at: Click on Get Started Now to get to reviewer: Interior reviewer guide at: You can order a physical print copy before you approve it for sale. If you want to reference Amazon, do it like this: Available from Amazon.com and other online stores Available from Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com, and other retail outlets Available on Kindle and online stores A reference to an Amazon review is all right 1

2 Word File Maximum size 400MB Set page size in Word to your trim size Single spacing and justified Margins - at least.5 for top, bottom, and outside. I want top and outside.75, bottom 1 Inside margin is the same as gutter and can stay 0 Gutter margin depends on # of pages. Minimums: 24 to 150 pages.375" 151 to 400 pages to 600 pages.875" More than 600 pages 1.0" Set Mirror Margins Page Numbers - even on left page, odd on right No more than 2 consecutive blank pages at front and no more than 10 consecutive blank pages at back. No watermarks or PDF creation logos Remove all security, encryption All images at least 300 DPI Fonts must be embedded. No placeholders or crop or trim marks Remove all mark-up, comments, sticky notes, etc. Check that no text is cut-off (especially page numbers) Meta Data Latin 1 fonts, not all caps Title - (can t be changed after file review), maximum 200 characters (title and sub-title together) Title + title on cover and title page must match exactly Sub-title - doesn t have to appear on cover and title page, but if it does, it must match the meta-data exactly. On Amazon detail pages will appear with a colon Title: Sub-title Publication Date - Can t be in future If you leave it blank, the date the file is approved will be the publication date ISBN - choose CreateSpace-Assigned ISBN - free. Will automatically appear on the Bar Code on the back cover. Doesn t have to be inside 2

3 PDF Requirements Must be Single Page PDF (not Spread or 2-Up) Choose Black & White or Full Color (costs more). Color interior can only be on white paper. BW can choose white or cream Choose an Industry Standard Trim Size - like 5.5 x 8.5 Make a PDF for Print Before submitting your finished documents, they will first need to be converted to PDF. Follow one of the three methods below to output a PDF intended for high-quality printing. Make sure to save your working documents before creating your PDF files so that you may edit them later if you wish. Keep in mind that PDF is an open source file format, which means anyone can write PDF creation software programs or plug-ins. However, not all software will create a PDF for use in print applications. For best results, use programs and plug-ins from reputable software providers to create PDFs. Option 1: Print to PDF With the native document open in the application you used to create your work, select "File>Print" Select "PDF" from the list of printers you are able to print to. If you do not find "PDF" in the list, there may be a "Print to PDF" or "PDF" button in the dialog box. Select this option if it is available. Otherwise, try the "Save as PDF" method below. Click "Properties", "Settings", or "Options" (naming depends on your system) to check the PDF settings that will be used to create your PDF If available, select "PDF/X-1a," "High- Quality Print" or "Press Quality" from the list of presets. If your system allows, make sure the following settings are chosen. Any other settings should be left to default in most cases. Specified page size matches the intended trim size plus bleed (if applicable). You may lose the bleed you included in your native document if not printed to the proper size. example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed Provide a name and location for the PDF file you are printing to (may default to the current name and location of the native document) and click "OK" in the print dialog box. 3

4 Once created, make sure to open the PDF file to see that it appears as you intended. Option 2: Export as PDF With the native document open in the application you used to create your work, select "File>Export" You may need to select "PDF" if other file formats are available for export in the application. Provide a name and location for the PDF file you are exporting (may default to the current name and location of the native document) and click "Save" or "OK" in the print dialog box. Check the PDF settings that will be used to create your PDF If available, select "PDF/X- 1a," "High-Quality Print" or "Press Quality" from the list of presets. If your system allows, make sure the following settings are chosen. Any other settings should be left to default in most cases. example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed Bleeds are enabled (if applicable). Click "Export" or "OK" in the export dialog box. Once created, make sure to open the PDF file to see that it appears as you intended. Option 3: Save as PDF With the native document open in the application you used to create your work, select "Save As" from the application's main menu or "File" menu. Choose "PDF" from the list of available file formats. Click "Settings" or "Options" (naming depends on your system) to check the PDF settings that will be used to create your PDF If your system allows, make sure the following settings are chosen. Any other settings should be left to default in most cases. 4

5 example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed Bleeds are enabled (if applicable). Provide a name and location for the PDF file you are saving to (may default to the current name and location of the native document) and click "OK" in the print dialog box. Once created, make sure to open the PDF file to see that it appears as you intended. Members using Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or later, please visit the Help section and download the CreateSpace preflight pro The preflight will highlight unembedded fonts, transparent objects, and low-resolution images in the PDF You may want to correct these prior to submitting your work to avoid potential issues in the file review that could delay your project. Now you are ready to submit your final work to CreateSpace! Cover Fonts must be embedded 300 DPI minimum No placeholders, annotations, transparencies, etc. Single PDF, formatted to trim size of book If you are doing your own cover consult spec. about spine width, etc. Cover templates are available at: 5