How to publish your book on amazon using createspace. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged with amazons kdp print in late 2018. Createspace charges a printing fee every time they print a book. Scammers are using createspace to spam amazon with pirated. Dec 10, 2015 when youre ready to have your book printed with createspace and youre planning on tackling the cover on your own it can seem rather daunting. Well, ill be less critical than most answers here by saying it really depends. Here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace. 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. You do not need to set up a new kdp account with your createspace login if you. A stepbystep guide to publishing with createspace by lyn horner explains how to publish a book using createspace. Createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role it seems to be continuing this service for now. Oct 27, 2012 ive looked at the createspace info on amazon and find it quite hard to navigate.
Our team of expert book formatters will make your book shine. If you have questions, dont hesitate to reach out to the createspace team by clicking contact us on the very. First gain attention with amazons kindle direct publishing program and then create more book sale opportunities through bookbabys global ebook distribution network. Using createspace cover creator its actually very easy to create your own cover using the tools that you find at the createspace cover creator, and it is the only way to go if you want to get your book up in a. Were excited to announce that createspace has combined with kindle direct publishing kdp, making kdp the single place to publish your print and digital books. Just as you did on createspace, youll create covers, format interior files, choose print and distribution options, and buy. By most estimates print books are still 5080% of the market. Find your createspace titles on kdp self publishing. Amazon has since tied createspace in with its ebook store, offering authors a onestopshop for all of their book publishing and selling needs. All other sections have been kept in place since the process for formatting your document with microsoft. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on. May 21, 2017 how to publish an book on createspace step by step.
Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand book july 16, 20 by david wogahn 2 comments there are a number of compelling reasons why a business or publisher. How to selfpublish your book through amazon forbes. Black and white printing using createspace august 20, 20 by david wogahn 7 comments there is a significant cost difference when producing a createspace print on demand book. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepby. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nadia giordana discusses the pros, cons, and some of the options authors should consider if they are thinking of using createspace as one of their publishing tools. Createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide. Its been six years since amazon acquired createspace, an ondemand publishing platform, and almost four years since they announced the free online setup for selfpublishing. With amazons self publishing services you can reach millions of readers worldwide and keep control of your work. Aug 12, 2014 well, ill be less critical than most answers here by saying it really depends. 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. Learn why size is the first decision when planning to use createspace publishing. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace.
Jan 31, 2018 createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role it seems to be continuing this service for now. How to make a cover using createspace template diane tibert. 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. If your unsupported language book moved to kdp in a draft stage, you will need to publish it in a supported language. How to publish a book on createspace amazon kindle direct publishing in this video, i give a stepbystep tutorial on using createspace. Createspace is a platform for authors to publish books to amazon, a role. Authors often struggle with the choice on which one to use for their book. The binding of books produced by createspace may not be as durable or as accurate as books bound by the top 5 book printers. If you have questions, dont hesitate to reach out to the createspace team by clicking contact us on the very bottom of their website. Many aspects of the selfpublishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. Login to get started with kindle direct publishing, manufacturing on demand, or print on demand for publishers. Shes interested in an a4size book but i cant see anything about sizes and price according to size.
It lets you sell a paperback copy of your book either on createspace. The problem is you want to sell on amazon and have your own store front, but you do not want to shell out a large amount of money upfront. I will be using them again on my next piece of work. Create when writing your book, make sure it has all the necessary parts.
Overall, the selfpublishing process on createspace and kdp is the same. Amazon has since tied createspace in with its ebook store. The first time that i used word to kindle i took a chance as it was the first time that i had used the company to convert my book but i need not have worried because they did such a fab job that i used them again for my next book. Bookbaby vs amazon createspace self publish amazon. How much does it cost to publish a book on createspace. Sep 10, 2018 ingramspark vs kdp print book publishing on the face of it, there isnt that much difference between the createspace service and what kdp is offering on the print side. Jan 24, 2018 im going to discuss the process of publishing using createspace, using my very own example of a book i have published on amazon. The book shows you clearly how to selfpublish using createspace, an amazon owned company.
They both print, and distribute, your book to online retailers, such as amazon and. You can publish your books in digital and print for free and sell on amazon to millions of readers. We now offer specialized options for your different publishing needs. You might want to bookmark this page for future reference if you plan to publish with createspace. In 2009 it was merged with a similar filmfocussed company to become createspace, a business that offers exactly what it says on the packet. Pod is for businesses as well as selfpublishing authorsno. Using createspace is a straightforward method for selfpublishing your book in paperback form. A stepbystep guide to book publishing with createspace. Click browse to locate the file on your computer, then begin the upload process.
Createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide for self publishing your book in print using create space 3 ebook. To maximize your sales, many self publishing experts advise publishing on both createspace and ingram. I hope the post helps you speed up the createspace process and saves you some money with the free resources at the end of each section. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand. I walk you through how i publish a book through the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide. Kindle direct publishing kdp is an amazon self publishing service. How to publish a book on createspace amazon full tutorial. Selfpublish ebooks and paperbacks for free and reach millions of readers on amazon. Its been six years since amazon acquired createspace, an ondemand publishing platform, and almost four years since they announced the. For a color cover and black text on whitecream paper, the printing fee is entirely based on page count. Following on from karen myers article on how to use createspace and ingramspark together, british author j a lang digs into the nittygritty of getting your print book files ready for.
While four years seems like a long time in our fastpaced world, selfpublishing still hasnt reached the mass audience. Createspace is a company which is a part of amazon. You can earn up to 70% royalty on kindle ebook and 60% on paperback sales. Createspace, one of the premier printondemand pod services for selfpublished authors, merged. That said, we continue to evaluate which features and services we offer in the future, including supported languages. You can use the rbe to professionally typeset your entire book, complete with chapter headings and. She wouldnt have the money to pay someone to format it for her. First gain attention with amazons kindle direct publishing program and then create more book sale opportunities through bookbabys global ebook distribution network and professional marketing services.
This post is written for the author who wants to use createspace to publish their paperback book, leveraging amazons reach using the print on demand model of selfpublishing. Will they receive an email from createspace to move their books. It certainly terrified me to begin with and i only very recently updated my covers from the originals i made using the createspace online cover creator. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the selfpublishing services needed to produce a book. Lulu was one of the very first self publishing platforms available to authors and is one of the pioneers of independent publishing. Jul 16, 20 step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand book july 16, 20 by david wogahn 2 comments 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. Learn more about our specialized publishing options. Kindle direct publishing is amazons own printondemand service and is accessible through your amazon kdp dashboard at kdp authors used to print through createspace, also owned by amazon, but that service shut down in 2018 and the functionality rolled into kdp print. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace step 1. So basically, you set up your print book on ingram with your isbn as below and then set up the book on createspace, but dont select extended distribution. Before you upload to createspace, youll need both a book cover and a book file. How to selfpublish a paperback book with createspace huffpost.
Sep 03, 2015 one particular benefit of using both platforms is that by opting out of createspace extended distribution i. The problem is you want to sell on amazon and have your own store front, but you do not. Also, is there any good info anywhere on how to produce a photobook in createspace. Are you publishing for friends and family, or do you wanthope to sell the book. Kindle direct publishing kdp is an amazon selfpublishing service. The createspace publishing checklist how to save time and.
In spite of these quality limitations, print on demand may offer significant cost savings over using traditional printers for ultrashort runs. To maximize your sales, many selfpublishing experts advise publishing on both createspace and ingram. Youll still be able to make tweaks to your listing once your book has been uploadedit wont be sent off for publishing. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the self publishing services needed to produce a book. Using createspace is a straightforward method for self publishing your book in paperback form. Since that time, createspace has merged with kindle direct publishing, or kdp. Print books have a higher perceived value than ebooks.
Jul 19, 2011 here is a stepbystep guide to publishing your own book using createspace. Apr 02, 2011 nadia giordana discusses the pros, cons, and some of the options authors should consider if they are thinking of using createspace as one of their publishing tools. This is amazons printondemand service for indie authors. Createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide for. 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. A reader has tipped me to the news that amazons own website is a great source of pirated books. This may take several minutes, especially if youre submitting a lengthy work. Black and white printing using createspace august 20, 20 by david wogahn 7 comments there is a significant cost difference when producing a createspace print on demand book in color vs. Up until april 2018, it was also a platform where authors could hire the. My experience selfpublishing with createspace the official. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading createspace self publishing the easy step by step guide for self publishing your book in print using create space 3. How to publish a books on amazon amazon book publishing.
Createspace and ingramspark are two printondemand printers often used by selfpublishing authors. Step 1 for using createspace for publishing a print on demand book. Many aspects of the self publishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. How to publish your own book using amazon createspace.
Createspace and ingramspark are two printondemand printers often used by self publishing authors. Createspace calls immediately while kdp is frustrating to deal with. There are three major good options for selfpublishing that im aware of. I have heard wonderful things about blurb and would consider using them if i was publishing a fullcolor book because thats their area of strength but it was costprohibitive for a textfocused title. Ingramspark has continued to improve and expand its printondemand business by offering the widest choice of trim sizes, many in both hardcover and paperback bindings. Selfpublish amazon paperbacks createspace selfpublishing. How to publish an book on createspace step by step. We moved your createspace files and can print your book using your existing cover creator cover. Its too bad createspace may be getting out of the business because their customer service was great. Heres an article from allis self publishing advice blog on using createspace and ingram spark. Aug 14, 20 understanding book layouts and page margins describes typical margins for a standard 6 inch by 9 inch trade paperback, including createspace book layout specifications self publishing book design. This article, written by lyn horner, guides us stepbystep through the process of publishing a book with createspace.
You can now manage your createspace content on amazons improved publishing services. 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. So you have written a book, and you have decided to self publish. The createspace publishing checklist how to save time. One of the ways i do this is by converting my kindle books into paperbacks using createspace. In a nutshell, users upload a file copy of their book which, if approved, is listed for sale on amazon.
I have heard wonderful things about blurb and would consider. You will need to tell your designer how many pages your book is so they can make the spine the appropriate size. Scot schad discovered that pirates had been ripping off freely available digital textbooks, and then using. As all writers know, the process of selfpublishing a book is everfluctuating and evolving. 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. How to self publish on createspace in three easy steps. How to publish a book using create space pen and the pad. Its fast and easy to independently publish your print book with createspace, your digital. You can either use fiverr to convert your kindle book cover to a createspace cover, or have your kindle designer do it for you. This move will allow us to focus our efforts and innovate faster for authors, publishers, and customers. Im going to discuss the process of publishing using createspace, using my very own example of a book i have published on amazon. I also wonder if authors dont move their books from createspace to kdp, what will happen.
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