Its too bad createspace may be getting out of the business because their customer service was great. Amazons createspace templates made publishing easy, and createspace pricing was in line with what independent authors could afford. Createspace is the division of that handles the selfpublication of print books. Good formatting and a great cover design bring it all together and theyre the goto guys for all your book formatting and cover design needs. Sep 07, 2012 i recently released my newest book, crochet saved my life, using amazons createspace selfpublishing tool. As a former microsoft trainer turned selfpublished author, he is able to speak from considerable relevant experience. Discover book depositorys huge selection of createspace independent publishing platform books online. This book was originally written about and published through createspace.
Indie, independent and small press publishing are so, soooooo different from selfpublishing, vanity presses and paytopublish publishing ive said it once, ive said it a zillion times. They also have an excellent free program for doityourself types who are comfortable formatting interiors and covers, plus a huge support forum. Jun 22, 20 in this video, bestselling author michelle campbell scott shares how to format your books for createspace. For book cover and interior page design and formatting, authors may hire selfpublishing services or do their own work. Before starting youll need your finalized book in digital format, a good idea of what you want to put on the cover, a clear marketing strategy, and of course, an account with createspace. The main difference between the two is shipping costs.
Createspace is my recommendation for getting paper books made. May 22, 2012 createspace is my recommendation for getting paper books made. Ive been publishing on both for a while and worked out a formula that seems to benefit me. Createspace independent publishing platform book depository.
Createspace will publish your book in either color or black and white with several options within those two parameters. You can publish your books in digital and print for free and sell on amazon to millions of readers. If you want help formatting the other parts, see our stepbystep guides for preparing your manuscript in word for windows and mac. Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon. Book publishing services for independent authors ebook formatting, printondemand interior layout, book cover design, publishing assistance, consulting. A stepbystep guide to publishing with createspace by lyn horner. In this guide, i will show you how to format your books interior. I use kdp exclusively for amazon, and is for everywhere else. Createspace seems to be continuing this service for now. Our mission is to profitably connect our members to their worldwide audience. Top 10 selfpublishing companies for firsttime authors editage. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace. Also, make sure your book has a properly formatted title page, with the book s title and authors name on it.
Yes, youve guessed it this time, hes explaining how to use word to format print books. The isbn can be assigned directly by amazon when uploading the book on createspace. Print books have a higher perceived value than ebooks. Publishing a print book with kdp print, createspace or lulu is fairly easy. The createspace direct program allows eligible resellers to buy books at wholesale prices directly from createspace.
A list of book scanning services is a the end of the formatters. Selfpublished books now account for 30% to 40% of ebook sales. Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and more. How to format your book for createspace using microsoft.
Createspace is a dba of ondemand publishing llc, a subsidiary of inc. The indie publishing world has been abuzz since authors received an email from createspace stating createspace would be closing and kdp print would take its place. Other than utilising their systems for the publication of books, neither t. The only cost to the author publisher is for the cover design and the formatting. The author has migrated his paperback books to the new kdp print platform and can confirm that the layout guidance in the book applies equally well to kdp print as it did to createspace, and always has done for lulu. In the past, selfpublishing a print book was expensive and risky. Kdp has a nicer interface and is a bit more intuitive, but amazon didnt 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. You can sell your print books wherever you like while using kdp print on demand pod publishing. I bought two selfhelp books which would have me believe that anyone can do the formatting process it is so easy. To reenroll in expanded distribution, make your books available for sale on amazon. Createspace has touted itself as an independent publishing solution, but taking control of your distribution rights and slapping their name on your book is everything but independent. Ondemand publishing, llc, doing business as createspace, is a selfpublishing service owned by amazon.
Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand. But recently they ended their author services, which included marketing, book editing, cover design, and book. Note that createspace does not at present offer the hardcover format. In a routine updating of front matter to list latest books.
Formatting experts book publishing services for independent. Createspace is bestknown as amazons pod service, but they also provide paid publishing services. There are a number of compelling reasons why a business or publisher might want to use createspace publishing to produce a printondemand pod edition of their ebook. My experience selfpublishing with createspace the official. The stepbystep guide to formatting your print book for kdp. Melinda clayton melinda clayton is the author of the cedar hollow series, as well as a selfpublishing guide. Moving to the cover, the bleeds will be identical to those used for the pages.
Below is a list of book formatters who do freelance work. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on. We provide book coaching by authorbook coachspeaker deborah s. In createspace and kindle selfpublishing masterclass, topselling independent author rick smith demonstrates a logical, stepbystep system, which new authors can use to succeed. But unless you know how to lay out a book, and how to achieve the results you want in your word processor, the result wont do your writing justice. The templates with sample content include formatted front matter e. John doppler, head of allis watchdog desk and author of choosing the best selfpublishing services for you, identifies and rates the best and worst selfpublishing services here on this page. Publishing solo is an educational site that offers books tooks, courses in diy publishing, and guidance for authors seeking indie publishing.
How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace huffpost. This video is a screen capture tutorial about how to format your book for createspace using microsoft 2007. As all writers know, the process of selfpublishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. Discusses many formatting details, like tips for better justification and how to prepare a file with bleed. Createspace s current role in the self publishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. Createspace books that arent available for sale on amazon.
Jan 16, 2018 createspace will continue to print books for authors with ambitions to sell their work without a publisher. With the release of the kindle in november 2007, e books. For 18 years, createspace was a great selfpublishing resource for independent authors. The blank templates have the page size and margins set. Jan 31, 2018 createspaces current role in the selfpublishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. Formatting print books with word alliance of independent. Robinson publications are employed by, personally connected with or affiliated to.
For most independent authors, because hardcover books. I also wonder if authors dont move their books from createspace to kdp, what will happen. Formatting experts are more than what their name implies theyre also cover design experts, customer service experts and the list goes on. How to format a book for amazon selfpublishing copy that pops. Now, we can do everything for paperback book printing through our same login with kindle direct. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs. They allow you to publish books, cds and other products and have. The watchdog desk of the alliance of independent authors monitors the self publishing industry in two ways. The createspace direct program allows eligible resellers to buy books.
We have a partner membership for services which align with our code of standards and go through a vetting process. We were originally founded as customflix labs, inc. Kindle direct publishing elite authors offers a createspace. Since then, createspace has been replaced by kdp print. Kdp has a nicer interface and is a bit more intuitive, but amazon didnt automatically link my paperback and. The company was founded in 2000 in south carolina as booksurge and was acquired by amazon in 2005. The only cost to the authorpublisher is for the cover design and the formatting. How to format your book for createspace using microsoft word. By using createspace, you essentially give up your rights to be traditionally published in the future. State records show that createspace subsidiary is cutting 58 jobs in north charleston. Printondemand is an incredible breakthrough for authors because it allows you to tap into the massive market for print books at minimal cost and maximum profit.
If cost outweighs those considerations for you, you may proof your books using only createspaces online proofing tool. By most estimates print books are still 5080% of the market. Createspace is the division of that handles the selfpublication of print books paperbacks. Createspace is the easiest way for an average person to selfpublish their book because it publishes books directly to amazons sites all around the world. The decision to selfpublish as an experienced author with other published books i came to this title not sure what. Stepbystep amazons paperback and ebook publishing systems explained. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged. You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. How to format a book for paperback with createspace publishing. Plenty of authors and publishers were left with towering piles of unsold books. With a fortyplus percent share of all books sold and sixtyplus percent of the online book market, amazon is by far the biggest market that you can reach as a selfpublished author. Since theyre owned by amazon, the integration of your kindle and paper versions of the book is fairly seamless. We provide book coaching by authorbook coachspeaker.
Kindle direct publishing kdp is an amazon selfpublishing service. Aug 23, 2018 createspace calls immediately while kdp is frustrating to deal with. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on. For the many indie authors who still favor microsoft word for formatting their books, heres a companion piece to ian andrews recent post about using word to create ebook interiors. Dont confuse independent publishing with selfpublishing. As all writers know, the process of self publishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. You can earn up to 70% royalty on kindle ebook and 60% on paperback sales. Formatting pages for publishing on amazon with createspace. Sign in to kdp to link your kdp account, or create a new account.
All you need to do is simply upload the printready files we prepare to kdp print formerly createspace and ingramspark. With the release of the kindle in november 2007, e books and ereaders took off. I recently released my newest book, crochet saved my life, using amazons createspace selfpublishing tool. But recently they ended their author services, which included marketing, book editing, cover design, and book formatting, most likely because customized services were not worth the time and investment for a company of amazons size. Click on their site names to visit their sites and learn more about their work and pricing. Im not a complete newbie to selfpublishing, though i am to pod and createspace.
How much does it cost to publish a book on createspace. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged with amazons kdp print in late 2018. Amazon offers their own print on demand service, but after some recent changes to their editing, design, and marketing services, independent authors frequently ask us which companybookbaby or createspaceis really the best for their book. Will they receive an email from createspace to move their books. Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. Contact us publishing solobooks, tools, courses, coaching.
There were pros and cons, ups and downs, but all in all ive been really happy with the createspace experience. Learn more about our specialized publishing options. Shows you how to format a word document for publishing with createspace. Here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace.
This will send an email with a link to your createspace account email address within 3 hours. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on amazon. We identify rogue services which overcharge, overpromise, underdeliver, or in any way exploit authors. How to self publish on createspace in three easy steps. Feb 04, 2016 this video is a screen capture tutorial about how to format your book for createspace using microsoft 2007. Createspace has touted itself as an independent publishing solution, but taking control of. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the selfpublishing services needed to produce the book, such as editing, cover design and typesetting. This entry is probably going to come out as more of a complaint in regards to my recent experience with the createspace publishing machine. Createspace publishes books containing any content at all other than just placeholder text. Get my free book for a limited time the self publishing blueprint. When you publish on kdp just as when you upload files to the createspace platform, authors must upload pdf files that meet kdps strict specifications. Aug 03, 2011 by using createspace, you essentially give up your rights to be traditionally published in the future.
You now have a number of options for selfpublishing print books, from. Clayton has published numerous articles and short stories in various print. Formatting your manuscript for createspace katrina on writing. Createspaces current role in the selfpublishing world is as a platform for authors to publish their books to amazon. In this video, bestselling author michelle campbell scott shares how to format your books for createspace. Jul 16, 20 there are a number of compelling reasons why a business or publisher might want to use createspace publishing to produce a printondemand pod edition of their ebook. Enter your createspace email address and click submit. Plenty of authors and publishers were left with towering piles of unsold books that they had invested considerable sums of money in. The decision to selfpublish as an experienced author with other published books. How to format your book for createspace in under 5 mins. Amazon offers their own print on demand service, but after some recent changes to their editing, design, and marketing services, independent authors frequently ask us which companybookbaby or.
As createspace was one of the goto options for anyone aiming to print a selfpublished book, the switch left many in the lurch and confused. Confirm youve selected the correct kdp account and click take me to my books. I publish the books on both, and release them at the same time. Layoffs will start in march, and the service division will close in july, according to a letter the company sent to the s. Includes page numbering, headers, drop caps, widows, and. Overall, the selfpublishing process on createspace and kdp is the same.
Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the self publishing services needed to produce the book, such as editing, cover design and typesetting. The author has migrated his paperback books to the new. Printondemand is a technology that has matured over the past decade and allows small presses and indie authors a financially viable option to publish print books. Jul 19, 2011 here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace.
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