CreateSpace Formatting Checklist
https://www.createspace.com/
For a book
of text only (fiction). Doesn’t include technical stuff about images,
transparencies, bleed, cover, etc.
From
- PDF Submission Specification - free download at https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/InteriorPDF.jsp?sitesearch_query=pdf%20submission%20specification&sitesearch_type=SITE
- Formatting
articles at https://www.createspace.com/en/community/community/resources/formatting_your_files?view=blog
Especially the Step-by-Step Guide to Formatting Your Book’s Interior at
https://www.createspace.com/en/community/docs/DOC-1482?sitesearch_query=step%20by%20step%20formatting%20guide&sitesearch_type=SITE - How to Create an Interior PDF of your book at: https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/InteriorPDF.jsp
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General
Member Dashboard:
https://www.createspace.com/pub/member.dashboard.do
Templates at: https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/InteriorPDF.jsp
An interior reviewer is available at:
https://www.createspace.com/Tools/InteriorReviewer.jsp
Click on Get Started Now to get to reviewer:
https://tsw.createspace.com/getstarted/productselection?setuptype=paperback
https://www.createspace.com/Tools/InteriorReviewer.jsp
Click on Get Started Now to get to reviewer:
https://tsw.createspace.com/getstarted/productselection?setuptype=paperback
Interior reviewer guide at:
https://www.createspace.com/en/community/docs/DOC-1771
https://www.createspace.com/en/community/docs/DOC-1771
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
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
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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 .75
401 to 600 pages .875"
More than 600 pages 1.0"
Gutter margin depends on # of pages. Minimums:
24 to 150 pages .375"
151 to 400 pages .75
401 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)
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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)
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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
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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 PrintBefore 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 file. 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.
Fonts and images are embedded.
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.
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
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.
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
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.
Once created, make sure to open the PDF file to see that it
appears as you intended. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments in the
native document and re-create the PDF file.
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
file. 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.
Fonts and images are embedded.
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
Bleeds are enabled (if applicable).
Click "Export" or "OK" in the export dialog box.
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
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. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments in the
native document and re-create the PDF file.
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 file. If your system allows, make sure the following settings are
chosen. Any other settings should be left to default in most cases.
Fonts and images are embedded.
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
Bleeds are enabled (if applicable).
Bookmarks, annotations, and comments are disabled.
Document security (any type) is not used.
PDF/X format is used. PDF/X is preferred, but if you are submitting non-PDF/X files (for example, PDF/A), any comments, forms, or other non-printing objects could be removed during our review process.
Transparent objects are flattened.
Spreads and printer's marks are disabled.
Downsampling, or decreasing resolution, of images is disabled.
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. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments in the native
document and re-create the PDF file.
Members using Adobe® Acrobat® 7.0 or later, please visit the Help section
and download the CreateSpace preflight profile. The
preflight will highlight unembedded fonts, transparent objects, and
low-resolution images in the PDF file. 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!
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Cover
Fonts must be embedded
300 DPI minimum
No placeholders, annotations, transparencies, etc.
Single PDF, formatted to trim size of book
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:
https://www.createspace.com/Help/Book/Artwork.do
https://www.createspace.com/Help/Book/Artwork.do
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